Publications, Conferences, and Interviews, Oh My!
In the fall of 2022, I had the great joy of reading my poetry at the Future of the Catholic Literary Imagination Conference on a… Read More »Publications, Conferences, and Interviews, Oh My!
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Read two poems, up at Reformed Journal now
Reformed Journal has published two poems, “What the Hunter Has Forgotten” and “Grief’s Handiwork: An Allegory.” These pieces are special because they are the first… Read More »Read two poems, up at Reformed Journal now
Grotto Network publishes Lesley’s poem on a card to comfort grieving parents
Grotto Network recently published Lesley’s poem “Lost One” on a card for parents who have experienced pregnancy loss. Access the free printable card here. View… Read More »Grotto Network publishes Lesley’s poem on a card to comfort grieving parents
Calling the Garden from the Grave wins 2nd place in the National Federation of Press Women Contest
Calling the Garden from the Grave won 2nd place among books of creative verse in the National Federation of Press Women 2021 Communications Contest. Lesley… Read More »Calling the Garden from the Grave wins 2nd place in the National Federation of Press Women Contest
Lesley’s book places in a national competition
Calling the Garden from the Grave has placed in the chapbook category of the National Federation of Press Women Communications Contest. We’ll find out which… Read More »Lesley’s book places in a national competition
A new poem in THINK Journal
Lesley’s poem “Artemis Draws Her Bow” is in the Winter/Spring issue of THINK: A Journal of Poetry, Fiction, and Essays and is also featured on… Read More »A new poem in THINK Journal
SHOUTOUT HTX interviews Lesley
SHOUTOUT HTX features small business owners and creatives who “make up the fabric of our communities” because “meaningful conversations are at the heart of community… Read More »SHOUTOUT HTX interviews Lesley
Calling the Garden from the Grave earns a first-place win in the Press Women of Texas Communications Contest
Calling the Garden from the Grave placed first statewide in the chapbook category of the Press Women of Texas Communications Contest. Now the book will… Read More »Calling the Garden from the Grave earns a first-place win in the Press Women of Texas Communications Contest
Chris Rice Cooper features “Mother’s Reply” on Backstory of the Poem
Learn about the development of Lesley’s poem “Mother’s Reply,” (Calling the Garden from the Grave, 2020), featured in Chris Cooper’s blog series, Backstory of the… Read More »Chris Rice Cooper features “Mother’s Reply” on Backstory of the Poem
Herman Sutter reviews Calling the Garden from the Grave
Enjoy Herman Sutter’s compelling review of Calling the Garden from the Grave at The Poetry Cafe. In the review, Sutter says, “Reading Lesley Clinton’s exquisite… Read More »Herman Sutter reviews Calling the Garden from the Grave