Pindrop Press

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Jo Hemmant and I are pleased to announce our new independent poetry press, Pindrop. We will be producing chapbooks (pamphlets) and full-length collections, working with new, emerging and established poets.

As many of you know, this is not our first foray into publishing: we are the editors of ouroboros review, a magazine for contemporary poetry and art which takes advantage of the latest technologies and appears both online and in print.

The press feels like a natural progression from the review and we are thrilled to have signed up the very talented South African poet, Michelle McGrane for our first book. Michelle has already written two collections of poetry, Fireflies and Blazing Stars (2002) and Hybrid (2003). This latest work will be out in early 2010, with a London launch.

Here’s an article about Michelle from KNZ Literary Tourism with an example of Michelle’s work, Mountain Picnic. You can also read three of her poems on pages 4 and 5 of ouroboros review, issue 1.


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  1. Jo Avatar
    Jo

    It makes me incredibly happy to be working with both of you!!!!!!!!

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  2. christine Avatar
    christine

    Ditto, Jo. I’m dancing around the living room, with my arms in the air, sloshing champagne around.

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  3. Good News « peony moon Avatar
    Good News « peony moon

    […] by the editors of ouroboros review, Jo Hemmant and Christine Swint, Pindrop Press will publish pamphlets (chapbooks) and full-length collections by new, emerging and […]

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  4. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    Christine, I love the curtains!

    I’m so looking forward to working on a collection with you both.

    Thank you.

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  5. deb Avatar
    deb

    I โค the graphic! Congratulations to all of you. This is something special!

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  6. a bright new publication has emerged « Read Write Poem

    […] Hemmant and Christine Swint are pleased to announce their new independent poetry press, Pindrop. They will be producing […]

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  7. carolee Avatar
    carolee

    congrats! this is great news.

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  8. odessa Avatar
    odessa

    wow, how exciting! congats to both of you!

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  9. Collin Kelley Avatar
    Collin Kelley

    And you say I’m busy?!!! lol Fantastic news. We need more small presses putting out good poetry. You and Jo will pick good stuff. Very exciting!

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  10. christine Avatar
    christine

    Collin, I know, I know. One thing at a time, one day at a time. We’re so lucky to have Michelle on board. Thanks for your vote of confidence. I’m sure I’ll be coming to you for advice.

    And thanks to everyone else for your good wishes!

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  11. Dana Avatar
    Dana

    ๐Ÿ™‚

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  12. Holly D Avatar
    Holly D

    AWESOME!! I’ll be sending a manuscript in! Hope you are well, and see you in a few hours!

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  13. christine Avatar
    christine

    Thanks, Dana, you too Holly. See you soon, ๐Ÿ™‚

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  14. dale Avatar
    dale

    w0000t!! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  15. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    I am so excited!! I told Jo the same thing, but it should be repeated a thousand times…I want to be first in line to buy the book, okay? Michelle is an awesome poet, and you and Jo are excellent editors. It will definitely be top quality. Congratulations & please keep us updated, so we can tell everyone we know!

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  16. rick Avatar
    rick

    wow, you guys are amazing. i can;’t wait to get off this show and jump back in! keep me posted!

    rick

    p.s. happy valentine’s day!! smooch!

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  17. blythe Avatar
    blythe

    Whoa — you ladies are amazing! Congrats! I can’t wait to read what you find…

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  18. Ingrid (durable pigments) Avatar
    Ingrid (durable pigments)

    HOORAY FOR YOU TWO! That is wonderful news. How exciting. I know the poets you select will be marvelous and the publications will be gorgeous. What an exciting new venture! Wishing you the absolute best success.

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  19. Dustin Brookshire Avatar
    Dustin Brookshire

    This is all kinds of exciting!

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  20. Joyce Ellen Davis Avatar
    Joyce Ellen Davis

    Congrats! Where and how do we submit manuscripts? More details, please….

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