Katie Yates web book: a definition. Non linear notebook. Captures change in states of mind, articulation: provides a map.
Born 1965, Spain. Lived mostly in West Africa, India and Turkey. Runner, Swimmer & Aikido practioner. Favorite place: Priest Lake, ID. BA Carleton. College, 1988, MFA Naropa University, 1991, DA University at Albany, 1994. Studies buddhism at Shambhala Mtn. Center, Red Feather Lakes, CO. Currently employed as a facilitator by CTU Online for, yes, writing classes. Resides in New Haven, CT.
Mary Panza The Ugly Sister Thanks You for Not Smoking w/ John Weiler, guitar & Monica Roach, cello
Mary has been a very visible member of the Spoken Word community since 1988. She has co-produced two CD’s, A Little Nip and Volume. She has been published in underground zines such as Rant, In Your Face,and Freedom isn't Free. Her work has appeared locally in Open Mic: The Albany Anthology, Other and Metroland. She is one of the founding members of . She is also Vice President of , a non-for-profit organization devoted to the local creative community. Her work can be viewed at AlbanyPoets.com and thehiddencity.com. She hosts POETS SPEAK LOUD, a spoken work open mic, the last Monday of each month at Tess’ Lark Tavern.
