Blast Furnace Press: Chapbook Competition and More


Happy Thursday!

Hope you are well on this spring day.

I recently served as the guest reviewer for the most recent edition of Blast Furnace Press.  It was a total "blast" and I was in awe of the talent out in the poetry world.  Check out the latest publication here: http://www.blastfurnacepress.com/

BFP is also holding its first chapbook competition.  You should consider sending your work to this wonderful Pittsburgh press.

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