Sunday, September 8, 2024

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 It's September, the month of out-with-old transitioning into in-with-the new!  I just created my new Facebook page: I Dream of Purple Skies.  I created the page to start a fan page for my new book entitled I Dream of Purple Skies: A Memoir and Poem Collection by Laurie Jean Perrone.  I plan to publish it in September 2025. 

I returned to love of poetry and performing open mic this past summer in Montclair, New Jersey, where I perform monthly on Fridays at the end of the month in a venue called The Space.  I really enjoy doing it!  

I also reserved tickets to The Dodge Poetry Festival (you can Google this on Ticketmaster to reserve a seat) in Newark, New Jersey.  The event is a 3-day festival of poetry talent from October 17- October 19, 2024.  On October 19th evening I will be attending a poetry event featuring Joan Baez, the famous folk singer from the 1960's. You will see these events posted on my Facebook page.

Please check out my work on my other social media links:

This Jersey Girl

All Poetry

You can also connect with me on Instagram.

Love ya, bye for now!


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