Author Archives: David Barnes

Elizabeth Acevedo – guest poet Jan 18th

This Monday 18th Jan on SpokenWord… the theme is ROOTS and our guest poet is Elizabeth Acevedo. ELIZABETH ACEVEDO holds a BA in Performing Arts from The George Washington University and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of … Continue reading

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René Ghosh has a new book out – & he’s our guest writer 11th Jan 2016

Born in 1972 and raised in Canada, René has lived in Paris since 1999. He has published two novels: Puppet Dancers (2014) and The Click Shortcuts (2015). He is hard at work on two more novels. He also writes 800-word … Continue reading

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Amy Hollowell is our guest poet on 7th Dec

Born and raised in Minneapolis, Amy Hollowell has long been a part of the Anglophone poetry scene in Paris, where she has lived since 1982. She is the author of several poetry collections and chapbooks, most recently Here We Are (Presses … Continue reading

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Sebastian Marx guest stand up at SpokenWord this Monday

Sebastian is an American expat and stand up comedian living in Paris who performs his complete One Man Show in both French and English every Sunday at La Nouvelle Seine in Paris 75005. Every Friday, he hosts “The New York … Continue reading

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Monday Nov 23rd… steve dalachinsky is our guest poet

The theme is “Night” And our guest is steve dalachinsky steve dalachinsky was born in brooklyn after the last big war – has managed to survive lots of little wars – is a recent recipient of a chevelier d’ordre des … Continue reading

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Update – Other Writers’ Group today

Update to time & place. Other Writers’ Group today 6.30pm-8.30pm. Meet in front of Shakespeare & Co. We’re still going to have a writer’s workshop for anyone who needs to come together, talk or reach out in a time of … Continue reading

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Other Writers’ Group today

Other Writers’ Group today 6pm-8pm. We’re still going to have a writer’s workshop for anyone who needs to come together, talk or reach out in a time of hardship. At a slightly earlier time – 6pm to 8pm – because … Continue reading

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This day I need gentleness and friendship

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Rachel Rose Reid – guest storyteller 2nd Nov 2015

Rachel Rose Reid was raised on a hybrid of immigrant oral tradition, English folk culture and concrete jungle. As a storyteller and spoken word artist she regularly bridges between all three worlds.She has performed her work at the Barbican (UK), … Continue reading

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