A review of my book, Give the Bard a Tetanus Shot has been published at EcoTheo Review. While some of the scriptural references inferred by the reviewer were not intentional on my part, I am astounded and so very grateful for this insightful, compassionate review. Continue reading Review of My Book, Give the Bard a Tetanus Shot, at EcoTheo Review
One week! Please join me at Appalachian Tea next Saturday, November 9th, 2-4pm to celebrate the release of my book, Give the Bard a Tetanus Shot. Appalachian Tea is a new tearoom/bookshop at 613 Ohio Avenue, one block from KinShip Goods in the Elk City area of Charleston, WV. The even is free and open … Continue reading Book Launch Event at Appalachian Tea Next Week!
My new poem, “Greenhouse, glasshouse, it’s all the same & broken,” has been published by Yes, Poetry. It’s one of the most personal poems I’ve ever written and the first since my book, Give the Bard a Tetanus Shot. Yes, Poetry is one of my favorite journals, so I’m thrilled and grateful to have the … Continue reading New Poem at Yes, Poetry
My book is on the shelves at Taylor Books in Charleston, WV! I’ve been dreaming of this moment since the first time I went to Taylor’s as a teenage bookworm poet. Continue reading My Book, Give the Bard a Tetanus Shot, Now at Taylor Books!
2 weeks! Join me to celebrate the release of my book, Give the Bard a Tetanus Shot, hear a few poems, buy or bring your book to get it signed by the author, get a free bookmark, and drink some delicious tea at Appalachian Tea, Saturday, November 9th, 2-4pm. Continue reading Book Launch Event at Appalachian Tea
High praise from Scotland! Scottish book critic Bunny’s Pause says of my debut poetry collection, Give the Bard a Tetanus Shot:
“McCabe has a rich, inviting style of writing that has a habit of nestling up next to the reader making them feel all snug and cosy…Her choice of words have been delicately crafted for her poems, giving the reader a sensual experience as they consume its mouthwatering contents…You can’t help but want to light some candles, grab a soft blanket and settle in with a warm drink as you read her poetry.
Another rave review! After the Pause says of my debut poetry collection, Give the Bard a Tetanus Shot: “V.C. McCabe is a modern, necessary Appalachian voice in poetry. Not wanting flyover country to be forgotten, willing to show her zone of conflicted earth in all its guts and glory. In Give the Bard a Tetanus … Continue reading Review of My Book at After the Pause
My first book signing for my debut poetry collection, Give the Bard a Tetanus Shot, will be at Appalachian Tea on Saturday, November 9th at 2pm. Appalachian Tea is a lovely new tearoom/bookshop near KinShip Goods and Books ‘n’ Brews in the Elk City district of Charleston, WV. More details tba. Continue reading Book Signing at Appalachian Tea
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