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Vanessa Gebbie, author of The Coward’s Tale, editor at Fictionaut, and writer extraordinaire, recently wrote a column that cites Genealogy as one of several,  ”pieces that worked a little magic, for whatever reason. Maybe they made me think, or ponder, laugh, feel sad, amused, intrigued. Whatever – they made me feel something.”

Many thanks to Vanessa for sharing her love for the poem, and for her kind words. Here is her write-up:

Sometimes, you read a piece of work you know will stick for a long time. This is a beautiful poem, thought-provoking and strong. I used to run weekly writing sessions in a rehab for those with serious addiction issues – and was so impressed with what they wrote, I started up an ezine which ran for six years or so. Tom’s Voice is still up there – www.tomsvoicemagazine.com. McKinstry-Browm’s poem is one I would have begged to have on the site for the great good it might do. Where my guys at the rehab were so often judged as wanting, without compassion and understanding, ‘Genealogy’ offers both. Hey – maybe I will still ask her. This is the sort of thing to leave up there for ever.

While this is still the main place to find out about readings, publications, and other news, don’t forget to check out Sarah’s personal blog.

If you missed Sarah’s appearance at the Ames Reading Series, YouTube has you covered with a full 44-minute video of her interview and reading.

Lincoln City Libraries’ John H. Ames Reading Series has highlighted hundreds of Nebraska authors and poets throughout the years, and Sarah reads for it on Sunday January 15, 2012 at 2:00 PM.

Call (402) 441-8516 for more information, or visit the website.

Sarah will read in Norfolk from 7:00-8:15 pm. Please check the Northeast Community College website for details.

Sarah will read with Marge Saiser as part of the Great Plains Writer’s Tour at 7:00 pm in the Marian Auditorium. For more information, please refer to the Mount Marty Arts Calendar.