Author: Angel Ackerman
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New poetry releases this week
Kathryn Dohrmann’s first of two small poetry chapbooks releases this week– the second will follow in the spring of 2026. Archaeomythology explores the connection between people, poetry and place. EVENTS November 2025 Ringing in 2026
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Madness at the Adult Book Fair
Last Saturday, I spent the afternoon selling books and networking with other authors at Madness Distillery in Lehighton, Pa. It’s about five miles outside of Palmerton, Pa., which is (for some unknown reason) one of my favorite towns to visit. Much of the day surprised me— from the moment I arrived and read a sign that…
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The evolution of Parisian Phoenix
In my travels recently, I’ve heard a lot of things that make my heart happy. Even though words are clearly my passion, my business at Parisian Phoenix Publishing focuses on people— and my staff, authors and the artists who all contribute support one another and share a sense of community.…
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Meanwhile in South Bethlehem…
Some of the Parisian Phoenix authors attended the Southside Arts District’s Chili Fest in South Bethlehem, Pa. on October 18. Angel Ackerman, McKenna Graf, Dawn O’Harra, Larry Sceurman and Dianna Sinovic joined the chili trail at various locations to talk with people as they hopped from tasting to tasting. One of interns, Emily, came up from Eastern…
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Seventh Annual Easton Book Fest
The seventh annual Easton (Pa.) Book Festival (October 13-19) had delightful weather (and some crisp temperatures) and incorporated a variety of wonderful locations and interesting talks, panels and workshops. The people who organize the festival do a wonderful job of improving it every year and they have a keen sense…
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AI and the loss of critical thinking
I’m going to admit something I wouldn’t normally say as a matter of public record— as a journalist I often write what I wish I could say in my head as I type the acceptable article. I realize that what I want to say is what a lot of ordinary people type in their…
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If you live in the Lehigh Valley…
Here is a call to action for local citizens. If you live in the Lehigh Valley, we have a great local resource for political information: Armchair Lehigh Valley. Two former Morning Call editors have developed this local news effort specifically to provide news about local elections in an era where newspapers no longer have reliable newsrooms.…
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Halloween Collaboration
Speaking of Nancy Scott, she and artist Maryann Riker of Justarip Press have a collaborative acrostic poem for Halloween.Halloween Acrostic by Nancy Scott; Art by Maryann Riker
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