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Congratulations to long time Spokenworder and former Paris resident, Xander Maksik, whose novel was published this year. He was recently interviewed by World Literature Today about writing in Paris, an article well worth reading. He also contributed a piece to … Continue reading →

Some highlights, by David. Marius groped his sister. “Eliza,” cried Colin, “ride me like a steed! Enfold me in your knees!” Amanda was at it too, despite being 84, she wanted to make love one more time. And she was … Continue reading →

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…of Strangers in Paris taken by Calvin Chan. David Barnes. Think I was explaining something or other. Colin Mahar reads his “re-translations” Suzanne Allen reads An Hour with Madame Sabatier Sion Dayson reads The Idiopath Helen Cusack O’Keeffe after reading … Continue reading →

At 6pm we launch at Shakespeare & Company bookshop (37 rue de la Bûcherie, 75005, Métro St Michel) A sparkling taste of some of the distinct voices that make up the book. Like literary champagne! Just enough of each voice … Continue reading →

The next Spokenword isn’t till 25th July when we launch the anthology Strangers in Paris, so why not come to the Culture Rapide on Thursday to hear two great poets and catch the free blues jam afterwards…

Denis blows the house down Suzanna jazzed up a Shakespeare sonnet. Troy drowned in eager dreams, wanting somebody who crumbles, breaks, says sorry but slaps back. Julien took in flies like a whale takes in plankton. Later, he read a … Continue reading →

////// Every Wednesday at 9:30 PM (July and August) @ Theatre La Cible (62, rue Jean Baptiste Pigalle – Metro Pigalle) Video teaser: http://vimeo.com/25081691

The only English-language open mic in New York City. Poètes, écrivains, chanteurs—everyone gets five minutes to perform their chosen medium to a drunk and receptive audience. Based on the popular novel Spoken Word in Paris, curated by the inimitable brigands … Continue reading →