Cody Ross Rex, a poet who is arguably more of a musician, is releasing his most recent collection of poetry called “Dreams of Animals” with Scott Cannon, who is arguably more of an artist than a publisher. Sounds right to me.

This work is so strong. Every time I reread it, I’m struck both by how inventive and singular it is and also how timeless it feels (a similar experience to listening to Cody’s music). I can’t think of another book of poetry that’s both so fantastical and also completely human.

We took our time laying it out, did things I’ve never done before (like an index of first lines in alphabetical order), and I’m super proud of it. I know Cody is as well.

Preorder on Bookshop.org
Preorder on Amazon
or Call your local bookstore and have them preorder it

However you order it, thanks!

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Erin Clarke’s new book of poetry, Absolutely Always, is available for order in both paperback and ebook!

Available everywhere books are sold
April 28th 2026

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THE NEWEL POST, BOOK ONE
Nonrepresentational Card Panels
by Scott Cannon
OUT NOW!

Now available at SideStreet Arts Gallery!

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Autumn Bettinger’s Belladonna will be out in September of 2026

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Matt Riggle (whose bands’ songs have been in rotation on the playlist of my life for the last 30 years) and I are working together to put out a collection of his lyrics as poetry, preceded by a conversation between the two of us, coming out in the vague future.

You can check out covers and a blurb on each here

I’ve been making lots of sawdust lately in my basement shop. I’ve been working on larger wooden art pieces, wall hangings and such… spoons as well… Would you like to buy a spoon? Let me know somewhere on the interenet if you do. I’m not really on the internet, but I hear about it a lot.

This is an ART page, a page of ART.

Ya’ll, the event for Erin Clarke at Bold was a roaring success. The room was full of warmth and chatter before and after the reading, and everyone was super engaged while it was happening. Even the kids in the room did well to keep their games quiet.

Buckman parents, PSU linguists, and the FMP faithful showed up in full force to hear Erin read from her new book.
Before she went on, I (Scott) talked about FMP. I read a poem from Cody Ross Rex from his upcoming book, Dreams of Animals, called “Orgeins”. Autumn Bettinger was in attendance as well, and I mentioned Belladonna, which is coming out, promise.

In the spirit of boldness, Erin didn’t have a set order for what she’d read but instead let the book decide which poems would make the cut.
Vulnerable, honest, full to bursting with love: Erin’s reading was sweet and well received. Each poem a reminder of the beauty of homelife, of lifelife, as read in the author’s soothing voice.

As always, we’re grateful to Bold for being a place where we can hold these kinds of art events. They have a ton of events every month, so check them out.

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There’s new colors of both the ceramic mugs and caps that say “Read Portland Authors”

That new mint mug is sweet!

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