Bike and Book

I just have to share this photo of my new book of poems arriving in Daniel Nathan Terry’s mailbox. This reminds me of when my son sent me a photo of another book of mine that he found in the stacks of the UNCG library while he was working there. I need to see if … Read more

Shoe Burnin News Clip

Here is a news video from the Louisiana Book Festival where The Shoe Burnin’ Anthology debuted. The anthology includes one of my poems with fantastic stories from writers and musicians from across the South. This bit of video includes singing as well as interviews about the anthology with Lari White, Joe Formichella, and Chuck Cannon. … Read more

21 Writers, a Pile of Shoes, and a Fire

What do you get when you blend 21 writers, a pile of shoes, and a fire? Believe it or not, that’s not the first line of a joke. What you get is one of the most interesting anthologies that has come out in a long time. The Shoe Burnin’ Anthology and CD available now for … Read more

Eye of the Beholder Discount Extended

So, the bad news is that the release date for my new book, Eye of the Beholder, has been postponed to mid-November. The good news is that means the pre-publication discount will available throughout October. Scroll down through a few recent posts to see what Kay Byer, Philip Dacey, and Sandra Beasley say about the … Read more

On the Cover of Poet’s Market

I am thrilled beyond expression to be mentioned on the cover of the 2014 Poet’s Market. I have an article and poem inside, along with poems by friends and colleagues Nancy Posey and Helen Losse. Here is a link to the cover on Amazon: 2014 Poet’s Market Cover. The poem is one of the selected … Read more

Former NC Poet Laureate Kay Byer Endorses Eye of the Beholder

Here is what former NC Poet Laureate Kathryn Stripling Byer says about Eye of the Beholder: “The eye in Scott Owens’ “Eye of the Beholder” is the passionate “I” of the poet, watching every turn and gesture of the beloved and speaking from it, sounding the lineaments of desire in each poem and pulling the … Read more