“I went to San Francisco and got to see Sarah and some music and to read some poetry, but the reason this trip was planned was to man a table at the Alternative Press Expo(APE). This event is put on by the same organization that does the ComicCon in San Diego. This is my favorite [...]

“My friend Rain told me about this free music festival in San Francisco in Golden Gate Park that was happening while I would be in town but I didn’t think that I would be able to go. Well Sarah and a couple of her friends from the zen center wanted to go. While there I [...]

“Sarah is a dear friend, former roommate and holds a special place in my heart. She has been living in Turkey, Taiwan and India for the last four years. When she told me she would be in the bay area the same time as me, I knew we would have to hang. Sarah was staying [...]

“Was in San Francisco to read at Sacred Grounds Wednesday and took these pics of some of the street art and murals on Haight Street. Also took pics of the art on the walls of Cafe International, one of my favorite places to chill in San Francisco. The reading was a lot of fun; yelling [...]

“San Francisco was awesome!
My first reading in SF was at at Viracocha, hosted by The Word Party featuring a jazz band(sax, bass, percussion) backing the poets. The hostess made a comment during the intro about poets and sex poems. I was the 10th of maybe 30 poets and the place was packed. Great place [...]

“It has been a while but I had to focus on Chuy.
It nears completion!
It is national poetry month!!
I am going to San Francisco to read!!!
Tuesday at The Word Party, held at Viracocha 8p - 10:30p.
Wednesday at Sacred Grounds, the site of my first feature in  SF, 7:30p - 10p.
Thursday at Om Shan Tea, for [...]

“The readings in San Francisco have inspired me to aspire to read in Chicago at the Green Mill, the birthplace of poetry slam, and New York City at the Nuyorican, the legendary poetry cafe in Manhattan.”
Kismet
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“My last night in San Francisco I got to hang with Cat. She is the cover model for “More”. Cat was present at Om Shan Tea and when the reading was over we hit the streets of the Mission District. Had some cocktails at Casanova Lounge; great spot for drinks, love the vibe. Love the [...]

“My last night of the reading excursion in San Francisco was at Om Shan Tea. They have an open mic with a feature on Thursday nights. Marc Kokinos is one of the hosts. He participated in all of the readings I attended while in SF. A friend from San Diego back in the day now [...]

“Jumped on a bus with no idea of where it’s destination. The Presidio was the final stop.”
The Presidio
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“My first time as featured poet in San Francisco was great! My performance was good, not great, but good. Too excited to remain in control and read some too fast but I had a blast. Thank you Sacred Grounds crew and Dan Brady(host). Also thanks to Vince and Kelly Riley for being there and taking [...]

“First of three nights reading poetry in San Francisco was spent at Keane’s 3300 Club. Located in the Mission District the 3300 Club hosts a poetry open mic on Tuesdays at 7p. A True dive bar, the atmosphere made me feel at home and the tequila helped too. Reading, writing and drinking, yes San Francisco [...]

“Driving to San Francisco Tuesday morning for my first feature reading in SF at Sacred Grounds, Wednesday, January 26th at 7PM. Read there a few times last year on the open mic sign up and they were gracious even to ask if I wanted to feature. Will be at Om Shan Tea on Thursday, January [...]

” The Alternative Press Expo (APE) is my favorite event to vend. They sell beer and cocktails at the thing! Plus most of the vendors I have met and become friends with so it’s good to see them. I have learned a lot from them about presenting your work and how to sell in the [...]

“Love hate relationship with San Francisco. Hate the density but love the vibe, and the art. So much art here.”
Street Art

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“In San Francisco for a few days to attend a few events. The first of these was a reading by Chris Vannoy at The Beat Museum in North Beach. Saw a few poets that I liked and some that I didn’t but they were all good and unique within the group; it made for a [...]

“The third and final day of WonderCon. Puna Press had a great Con and will be back in the bay area.”
Happy Easter
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“Pics of some friends from previous conventions, the Puna Press table with Leslianne Bandy, the floor, the hospitality room balcony view and a sweet steam punk outfit.”
WonderCon day one
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“My San Francisco reading tour is going great. Tonight I read at Sacred Grounds, it’s noted as being the longest running open-mic in SF. The host and the audience, which was comprised of many long standing bay area poets, was very welcoming. Marc Kockinos, a former San Diego poet now in SF, told me about [...]

“Om Shan Tea! What an unexpected treat. I went with the idea that I would be one of several readers and it turned out that I got to feature. The place was full of tea drinkers but not many poets which worked out great for me. I never understood the attraction of the tea service [...]

“Well that was easy. 8 1/2 hours of driving and I’m back in Ocean Beach, OB, San Francisco style. That’s my hotel behind the coffee shop. You gotta love a cheap hotel at the beach with a great coffee shop next door that also serves food and beer. These shots are from the beach across [...]

Hello Everyone,
I hope you are well and are in good spirits.
Puna Press is going to San Francisco for the WonderCon!
We are in the small press area table # 9.
The event is being held at the Moscone Center, April 2 - 4, 2010.
For this event we are releasing a new print.

Murphy is one of two dog [...]