Locust Grove — A regional museum will feature writers from northeastern Oklahoma at its first book fair on Sept. 10.
The nonprofit, nontraditional Oklahoma Rural Poetry Museum says it “celebrates the power of poetry in people’s everyday lives.”
Director and founder Shaun Perkins says ROMP hosts the event for a variety of reasons, including providing local writers with an audience they might not otherwise have. .
“Many authors write great books, but people don’t have access to them because they don’t have the money to pay agency fees, contest fees, etc.,” Perkins said. , is not necessarily about the quality of writing, but is a “know-it-all” game for publishers.
ROMP also wants people to experience a new exhibit, 15 TiP: 15 Themes in Poetry, Perks said. The display uses statues, images, activities and other works to embody 15 common themes of poetry.
“Finally, we wanted to provide the general public with a fun event where they could win prizes, meet authors, buy books, and eat delicious food for free.
She said Neighbors Fork, a non-profit food truck run by Mark Hinson, will be attending the event and providing free meals to the public. and Perkins expects 10 to 15 writers to participate.
“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to see these amazing writers live here in our backyard,” Perkins said. “It’s also a family-friendly event and a unique way to spend a Saturday afternoon.”
As of August 26, ROMP’s website listed five authors who would be attending the book fair, including Coweta resident Natalie Ferrington.
Ferrington loved to write from an early age, but it was motherhood that sparked her interest in getting her own story out there. said it was the inspiration for the book Dogs Don’t Wear Socks!
“It’s a funny book where owners are shocked to find their pup dressed up and acting because that’s not what dogs do.” is special and loves her for her uniqueness,” she said. “Another special thing about this book is that she incorporated over 60 sightwords to help early readers. I am also a homeschooling mother and literacy is very important to me , I wanted to do something special.”
Another writer scheduled to attend the book fair, Tallequa local Erin Crittenden, said she hopes to meet other Oklahoma poets and add her name to the world of poetry and writing.
Crittenden has been writing for the rest of her life, but said she didn’t pursue it seriously until 2014. She now writes articles, poems, and other copy-related materials full-time. She plans to sell her book “By the Bones” at her book fair.
“My book By the Bones is a collection of poems about bones, death, and the inevitable darkness that comes upon us all. said Crittenden. “There’s also a link to my non-fiction ebook ‘His 20 Fun Ideas for Content Creation’. [attendees] Available on Google Books. Or you can sign up for my newsletter and get it for free. “
Perkins is looking forward to this event.
“We hope that people will come to unique places and have the curiosity to take a chance on the experience of being around people who love words, stories and creativity.
you are invited
For more information on ROMP’s upcoming book fairs, visit www.rompoetry.com/romp-book-fair/.
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