2010 PRESS KIT / VITAE FOR POET

ANASTASIA CLARK

goldenrush59@aol.com www.AnastasiaClark.com Cell/Voice/Text: 954-536-8311

Full-length poetry books published by Sun Rising Poetry Press:

Vagabond Pond (Apr 2006)

Skeletons and Other Complaints (2004)

Bloodsongs- Poetry for those who know of being woman (2004)

Grieving With Poetry- A Journey to the Soul (2004)

Chapbook-length poetry books published by Sun Rising Poetry Press:

Poetry Petals– 8  different booklets for gift/floral baskets:

Friendship Poems, Healing Poems, Holiday Poems, Humorous Poems, Inspirational Poems, Kaleidoscope Poems, Nostalgic Poems, Romantic Poems

Education:

M.S.A. Master of Science in Administration, General Administration. Central Michigan University, 1989

B.S.      Bachelor of Science, Liberal Studies, Spanish Lit. , The University of the State of New York, 1986

(Veteran)      U.S.Marine Corps. 1981-89

Awards:

1^st Prize- The Writers’ Network of South Florida 12^th Annual Writing Contest (poetry category) - 2010

Puschcart Prize Nominee-  for “Old Volcanoes”

3rd Place- Eden Florist Valentine’s Day Writing Contest-Poetry-2004

3rd Prize-Windward Oahu News Spring Writing Contest-Poetry-1988

1st Prize- Town of Framingham, MA Writing Contest-Poetry-1975

Positions held:

Poetry Contest Judge-Nova Southeastern/Alvin Sherman Library Teen Poetry Slam- 2010

Poetry Contest Judge- Miramar High School-Eng.Speaking Union Shakespeare Competition, 2009

Poetry Contest Judge- Miramar High School Poetry Contest, 2008.

Poetry Contest Judge,- Broward Partnership for the Homeless Poetry Contest, 2007

Poetry Editor & Poetry Columnist- Epiphany Magazine; a celebration in writing ( 2 years)

Poetry Editor & Poetry Columnist for Universal Personality Magazine

Poetry Columnist for Cold Glass Magazine

Freelance Contributor for several issues of HOMEBusiness Journal

Poet-In-Residence- Framingham, MA Public Schools- 1977-78. Taught 10 week poetry seminar to 4^th graders.

Grants Received:

Broward County Cultural Division Individual Artist Mini- Grant Program FY2010:

for “Broward County Poet-in-Residence Anastasia Clark Poetry Reading Series” – 10 poetry readings at 10 libraries- featuring publishing tips, poetry news, poetry reading and a discussion

Memberships:

Member, The Academy of American Poets, The Writers’ Network of South Florida, The Friends of Miramar Library

Secretary- The Friends of Carver Ranches Library

Interviews/ Featured Author:

Words With Samm Cooper- Interviewed by Samm Cooper for May 2010 Artist Interview

Sun Sentinel Oct 2009, Interviewed by Chris Guanche

www.NewAgeVenus.com , Featured Author, Aug 2009

Cultural Quarterly, Broward County,  Interviewed by Suzi Rubin for Spring 2009 Issue

Inoculated Radio, Oct 2008, Interviewed by Versetrane

Sun Sentinel Aug 2006, Interviewed by Beth Feinstein

The Miami Herald Oct. 2005, Interviewed by Eileen Soler

Appearances (2005-2010):

Lighthouse of Broward, Grace Café and Galleries, Barnes and Noble, Bonnet House Museum and Gardens, Miramar Library, Carver Ranches Library , Weston Library, Nova Southeastern /Alvin Sherman Library, Broward Community College Library, Miramar High School, Pines Middle School, Palm Springs Middle School, Java d’Lites Coffee Shop, Gizzi’s Coffee Shop,  The Goddess Store and Studio, Schacknow Museum of Fine Art, The Wallflower Gallery, Music Art Love Gallery, Borders Bookstore Aventura, FL, Borders Bookstore Shrewsbury, MA, Hollywood Artspark Young Circle, 18 Rabbit Gallery, City of Hollywood Parks Dept co-sponsored Kwaanza Event

PUBLISHED POEMS
Venue	Date	Title
NewAgeVenus.Com	Aug 2009	“Marmalade on a Sunday Bridge”
Glass: A Journal of Poetry www.glass-poetry.com	Apr 2009	“Epitaphs in the Alley”
Famous Poets and Poemswebsite	2007	“Jigsaw Puzzles and You” “Monte Carlo Memories”
Southlit	Feb 2006	“The Beggar’s Bowl”
Poets Who Support Survivors (Hurricane Katrina)	Sep 2005	“A Shredded Ghost”
Subletea www.subtletea.com	Jul 2005	“The Grape Smashers”-
UnspokenDreams	Summer 2005	“Silver Treasures”
Cosmic Brownies –Anthology (Sun Rising Poetry Press, 2005)	June 2005	“Dirt”
The Ultimate Hallucination Out of publication	Mar 2005 Mar 2005 Mar 2005 Dec 2003 Dec 2003 Dec 2003 Apr 2003 Apr 2003 Apr 2003 Jan 2003 Jan 2003 Jan 2003	“Fish Eyes” “Vagabond Pond” “Rotted Cabins” “Grief” “In the Alley” “I Juggle Lightbulbs” “Hitching Post” “Unencumbered” “Like Ballerinas” “Where to Stop”     “The Wrecking Ball”     “Bijoux”
Penwomanship	Dec 2004	“The Fragile Mind”
Sunpiper Press Literary Magazine	Oct 2004	“Fresh Roses”
Eden Florist Website	Mar 2004	“My Valentine Garden”  Third Place,Valentine’s Day Writing Contest
Cold Glass Magazine Out of publication	Mar 2004	“Mourning Tambourines”
The Coffee Faucet	Jan 2004 Jan 2004 Jan 2004	“Orchids and Orchids” “Bag of Bitches” “Pirate’s Tea”
Spillway Review On-line magazine	Jan 2004 Nov 2003	“Ice Tides” “The Morning Tiger”
Universal Personality Magazine Out of publication	Fe 21 2004 Fe 13 2004 Fe 6 2004 Fe 6 2004 Ja 23 2004 Ja 16 2004 Ja 9 2004 De 26 2003 De 19 2003 De 12 2003 De 5 2003 No 28 2003 No 2003 Oc 2003 Oc 2003 Oc 2003	“Fancy Fountain” “The Perfect Love” “The Cutting Table” “With One Pen” “Wizards” “A Slice of Winter” “Denial” “My Pocketbook” “Brush My Hair” “Night Candles” “The Christmas Chair” “Cold Days” “Church Bells” “The Doll” “Pink Roses” “Funeral for My Father”
Adagio Verse Quarterly	July 2003	“Remember the Temple?”
Outsider Ink www.outsiderink.com	June 2003	“Alive and Dying” “June Sizzles” “Run For Your Life”
Identity Theory	May 2003	“Tulips in my Shirt”
Epiphany Magazine ceased publication 2005	Oct 2004 June 2004 May 2004 Apr 2004 July 2003 July 2003 June 2003 May 2003 Feb 2003 Jan 2003 Aug 2002 Jul 2002	“Orange Baskets” “Castanets Again” “Rag Doll on the Bayou” “Yellow Lilies, Purple Lights” “Young Bird” “I Want a Harp” “Father’s Day Card” “Broadway” “Naked on Valentine’s Day” “Sugar Cubes” “My Lucky Dress” “Coffee”
Wilmington Blues	Mar 2003	“Cobblestone Winds”
Scrivener’s Pen	Feb 2003 Feb 2003 Feb 2003	“Early Bird Special”    ‘Winternook”    “Vanishing Sails”
Ascent	Feb. 2003 Nov 2002 Nov 2002 Nov 2002 Nov 2002	“Naughty Girls We Are” “Creek Bed”    “In September”   “The Hope Chest”     “Folded Cotton Bloomers”
The Muse Apprentice Guild	Jan 2003 Jan 2003 Jan 2003 Jan 2003 Oct 2002 Oct 2002 Oct 2002 Oct 2002 Oct 2002	“A Half Life”      “One Last Pie”   “Posing in the Photograph”    “Tuxedo, Top  Hat, Tie” “Hope” “Seaweed” “Brandy Kills the Blues” “Sunday’s Mood”“ “The Secret of Penelope”
Karole Svitak (author’s website)	Jul 2002 Jul 2002 Jul 2002 Jul 2002	“French Perfume” “Empty Pockets” “One Date” “Cowboy Hat”
VoiCE magazine	June 2002	“Saving Pennies”
EOTU	June 2002	“Cell Phone Celibacy”
Poetic License Various issues.	Feb 2002 Apr 2002	“April Night”   “Friends” “Hats” “Fancy Fountain”  “Midnight Snowman” “Red Mittens”
Black Creek Review	May 2002 May 2002	“Nights”   “The Pretty Room”
Speaking Leaves website  Ceased publication	Jul 2002 Jul 2002 Apr 2002 Apr 2002 Apr 2002 Apr 2002	“Hayride” “Hampton Beach” “Vintage” “Penny Candy”  “Family Time” “Milk Bottles”
Poet’s Portico website	Feb 2002	“A Stranger’s Voice”
Windward Oahu News Spring Writing Contest Honolulu, HI	1988	“The Spring in Me”- THIRD PRIZE
ONYX Literary/Arts Journal Framingham State College-MA	1978	“Kitten”
Town of Framingham Anniversary Celebration Writing Contest	1975	“The Celebration of Bloom”- FIRST PRIZE

PUBLISHED ARTICLES:
Venue	Date	Title
HOMEBusiness Journal (Bi-monthly print magazine)	Ju/Au 2004 Ma/Ju 2004 Ma/Ap 2004 Ja/Fe 2004 No/De2003 Se/Oc 2003	“Bella Celio Designs”-home based mosaic creations business “The Sun Rising Poetry Press”-home based publishing business “Success In A Timely Fashion”-home based clock business “Deutsch Design Does It!” - home-based hand painted cameo business “T. Jeffries Fine Portraits” - home-based portrait business “Bubble Girl Soaps”           - home-based soap-making business
Universal Personality Magazine  ceased publication (weekly columns:PoeticExpressions)	Feb 21 2004 Feb 13 2004 Feb 6 2004 Jan 23 2004 Jan 16 2004 Jan 9 2004 Dec 26 2003 Dec 19 2003 Dec 12 2003 Dec 5 2003 Nov 14 2003 Nov 7 2003 Oct 31 2003 Oct 10 2003	“What Is A Quatrain?” “Valentine’s Day Is For Love Poetry” “Imagery-The Hallmark of a Poetic Masterpiece” “Finding You Poetic Form” “What Color Is Your Poetry?” “Take Yourself on a Fieldtrip to the Library of Congress” “The Literary Agent that Wasn’t” “Make A Poetry Scrapbook” “A Poet’s Dream” “Put Poetry on Your List This Year”  “Hide and Seek With Poetry”  “Celebrating With Visual Poetry!”  “Polishing and Publishing Your Poetry” “Embracing Your Poetic Voice”
Cold Glass Magazine  Out of publication (formerly Biff’s Boards) (monthly columns)	Mar 2004 Feb 2004 Dec 2003 Nov 2003 Oct 2003 Sept 2003	“Introducing A Poet to Go” “Publish Your Poetry This Year” “Do Not Disturb the Poet”   “Make Your Words Matter” -Reprint from Epiphany Magazine “Poets and Paupers”             -Reprint from Epiphany Magazine “Good Luck Charms”           -Reprint from Epiphany Magazine
Freedom Chronicles	July 2003	“Integrity and Trust: The Lost Balance” essay
Epiphany Magazine (monthly columns:Passport to Poetry) Ceased publication 2005	Oct 2004 June 2004 May 2004 Apr 2004 Aug 2003 July 2003 June 2003 May 2003 Apr 2003 Feb 2003 Jan 2003	“A Kaleidoscope of Voices” “Embracing Your Poetic Voice”-Reprint from Universal Personality Magazine “School Literary Magazines” “Poetry in the Attic, Anyone?” “Interview with Susan Polis Schultz-Poet/Co-founder of Blue Mountain Arts, Inc.” “Make Your Words Matter”                     “Stretching Our Poetic Vocal Chords”     “Mother’s Day Madness”                         “April is National Poetry Month”             “Poets and Paupers”                                  “Good Luck Charms”