It’s now been a few years since I had the idea for a local press in the Illinois Valley. My idea was publishing a literary journal of art, poetry, and prose for SW OR; helping local people get their books out; creating works celebrating the region; and also putting together literary events for the region. I … Continue reading →

It’s funny. With the use of print-on-demand technology through CreateSpace.com, we have to “publish” before we can order a box of books. Meaning that if you order Michael Spring’s latest book of poetry, you might actually see it before the publisher! Okay, sure, I’ve seen it on my laptop. And I’ve seen a proof copy, … Continue reading →