Pirene's Fountain

08/07/2024

On Sale: "In the Belly of the Albatross" by Patricia Caspers!

In these moving poems, many of them dramatic monologues spoken by women, Patricia Caspers conjures up the lives of historical individuals-a black slave midwife who "[gives] Justice her dowry," Amelia Earhart's mother, waiting hopefully for her daughter's return. And she reimagines the figures of Gre...

15/05/2024

Happy dance--Pirene's Fountain is open for poetry submissions. Read the full guidelines here: http://glasslyrepress.com/pf.html

05/05/2024

Poets--get your work ready!

Pirene's Fountain opens for poetry submissions on May 15th. We will be reading for an exciting new online issue. Check out the full submission guidelines here: http://glasslyrepress.com/pf.html

16/01/2024

An excellent prompt from Pirene's Fountain poetry contributor B.A. Van Sise. Should you be searching for some inspiration, the new issue is a whopping combo of both stunning poems and thoughtful writing prompts. Copies can be purchased here: https://glass-lyre-press.myshopify.com/collections/all-books-1/products/pirenes-fountain-2023

19/12/2023

From Corey Mesler's delightful poem, "Big Swifty," in the new issue of Pirene's Fountain. Check it out here: https://glass-lyre-press.myshopify.com/collections/all-books-1/products/pirenes-fountain-2023

12/12/2023

A really fun writing prompt from Pirene's Fountain contributor Kathy Paul. If you are looking for a beautiful collection of poetry + inspiring writing prompts = check out the new issue herehttps://glass-lyre-press.myshopify.com/collections/all-books-1/products/pirenes-fountain-2023

04/12/2023

From Diane DeCillis' beautiful poem "Inner Space" in Pirene's Fountain, Vol. 16 / Issue 24.

Copies can be purchased here: https://glass-lyre-press.myshopify.com/collections/all-books-1/products/pirenes-fountain-2023

30/11/2023

We are happy to share the release of Pirene's Fountain, Vol. 16 / Issue 24.

This issue includes an incredible lineup, a bevy of beautiful poems, and book reviews for Alicia Elkort's "A Map of Every Undoing" & Connie Post's "Between Twilight". There's also a bonus section of writing prompts from contributors.

A big thank you to everyone who helped to make this magic happen--especially Steve Asmussen (layout & design & a million other aspects), and Elizabeth Nichols (book reviews).

Copies can be purchased here: https://glass-lyre-press.myshopify.com/collections/all-books-1/products/pirenes-fountain-2023

Contributor copies are in the mail.

20/11/2023

We are thrilled to share our list of Pushcart nominations from Pirene's Fountain, Volume 16, Issue 24. Congrats poets & thank you for sharing such beautiful work.

21/05/2023

15/05/2023

Poetry submissions are open. Full guidelines can be found here: http://glasslyrepress.com/pf.html We can't wait to read your work!

02/05/2023

Poetry submissions will open soon! Get your best 3-5 previously unpublished poems ready to submit (in the body of an email with a brief bio) to [email protected] starting May 15th through June 30th.

07/12/2022

From Neil Silberblatt's lovely poem "Modern Times" in the latest issue of Pirene's Fountain. If you are looking for a great stocking stuffer, this issue is packed with incredible poetry and the gift of writing prompts from the authors. You can pick up a copy here: https://glass-lyre-press.myshopify.com/collections/all-books-1/products/pirenes-fountain-2022

17/11/2022

We are so excited to share this list of Pushcart Prize nominated poems & poets from Pirene's Fountain Issue #23!

15/11/2022

We are so pleased to see that the contributor copies are finding their way to the wonderful poets in Issue #23!

If you'd like to order a copy, you can do so through the Glass Lyre Press Bookstore by following the link below.

But, for now, here's a great prompt from the lovely poet Francesca Bell, whose poems "Rhubarb" and "Two Stories" grace the issue. Enjoy!

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01/11/2022

Beyond the fantastic poetry & book reviews in the latest edition of Pirene's Fountain--there are also writing prompts that each poet has so generously offered! Check this one out from poet Joan Kwon Glass & let us know if it inspires a poem, story, or other creative work!

Copies of PF can be purchased here: https://glass-lyre-press.myshopify.com/collections/all-books-1/products/pirenes-fountain-2022

23/10/2022

From Jen Karetnick's stunning poem in the latest issue of Pirene's Fountain.

Copies can be purchased here: https://glass-lyre-press.myshopify.com/collections/all-books-1/products/pirenes-fountain-2022

16/10/2022

From Max Heinegg's beautiful poem in the latest issue of Pirene's Fountain. Copies can be purchased here: https://glass-lyre-press.myshopify.com/collections/all-books-1/products/pirenes-fountain-2022

12/10/2022

We are so excited to share the release of Pirene’s Fountain, Issue 23! This gorgeous issue is filled with so many incredible voices, poems, writing prompts, and Elizabeth Nichols’ wonderful review of M. Soledad Caballero’s “I Was a Bell”. Many thanks to Steve Asmussen for the incredible layout, book & cover design.

Copies can be purchased through the Glass Lyre Press Bookstore here : https://glass-lyre-press.myshopify.com/collections/all-books-1/products/pirenes-fountain-2022

Also, please know that contributor copies are in the mail.

15/05/2022

Poetry Submissions are OPEN!!

Send 3-5 previously unpublished poems and a brief bio in the body of an email to [email protected]. Full guidelines can be found here: http://glasslyrepress.com/pf.html

07/05/2022

(5/15-6/30) Send 3-5 previously unpublished poems and a brief bio in the body of an email to [email protected]. Fee-free, open theme. Send your beauties!

http://www.glasslyrepress.com/pf.html

09/04/2022

From Tayve Neese's powerful poem "In spring, my denial still will not thaw", from Pirene's Fountain Issue 22.

Submissions open May 15th!
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24/03/2022

Cover reveal!!!!

We are really excited to share the beautiful cover for Pirene's Fountain, Issue 23, which will go into production this June!

24/01/2022

From Jaewon Chang's stunning poem "Mnemophobia", included in the new issue of Pirene's Fountain, found here: https://glass-lyre-press.myshopify.com/collections/all-books-1/products/pirenes-fountain-2021

03/01/2022

From Laura Van Prooyen's beautiful poem "Rupture". A wonderful review of her latest book, "Frances of the Wider Field", (by reviewer Amy Strauss Friedman) is also included in the new issue of Pirene's Fountain. Check it out here: https://glass-lyre-press.myshopify.com/collections/all-books-1/products/pirenes-fountain-2021

15/12/2021

From Karen Douglass' stunning poem, "Christina's World", in the new issue of Pirene's Fountain. https://glass-lyre-press.myshopify.com/.../pirenes...

12/12/2021

Sharing a great writing prompt from Pirene's Fountain contributor Connie Post. Her poem, "The Lie", appears in the new issue: https://glass-lyre-press.myshopify.com/collections/all-books-1/products/pirenes-fountain-2021.

If this prompt ends up inspiring a poem, let us know!

08/12/2021

From Jeff Alfier's beautiful poem, "Farmer's Tale--Big Horn County" in Pirene's Fountain, Issue 22. ( Available here: https://glass-lyre-press.myshopify.com/collections/pirenes-fountain/products/pirenes-fountain-2021)

07/12/2021

I am so excited that this is officially out in the world ! Not only is it an incredibly beautiful issue with knockout poets sure to inspire, but this issue of Pirene's Fountain also has a section of writing prompts included in the back (provided by the contributing poets) !!! You can pick up your copy through the Glass Lyre Press Bookstore, or on Amazon.
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