Kentucky Poetry.com

A New Site for Kentucky Poets

Please support this site by donating and /or purchasing some of the merchandise from the links below. This site is presented by Steven Robert Heine. Heine is a disabled poet in his 70's. He was crippled in a fall several years ago and suffered a stroke in 2023. Your support will help cover costs of this site and provide more frequent updates.

Kentucky Poetry and Writing Groups.

• 1 ) Kentucky State Poet Laureate Link.

The current Kentucky State Poet Laureate is
Jeff Worley.
Start of Term: April 24, 2019.
The position of Kentucky State Poet Laureatewas established 1926. The first State Poet Laureate was James T. Cotton Noe. Prior to 1990, poets were appointed by the General Assembly to lifetime terms, and several poets held the position simultaneously. In 1990, new legislation provided for appointment by the governor to a two-year term.Previous Kentucky State Poet Laureates include:
James Thomas Cotton Noe
(March 1926-Nov. 9, 1953)
Edward G. Hill
(Oct 1., 1928-Nov. 8, 1937)
Louise Scott Phillips (1945-1983)
Edwin Carlisle Litsey (1954-Feb. 3, 1970)
Jesse Hilton Stuart (1954-1984)
Lowell Allen Williams (appointed 1956)
Lillie D. Chaffin (appointed 1974)
Tom Mobley (appointed 1976)
Agnes O'Rear (March 7, 1978-1990)
Clarence "Soc" Clay (appointed 1984)
Lee Pennington (appointed 1984)
Paul Salyers (appointed 1984)
Dale Faughn (appointed 1986)
Jim Wayne Miller (appointed 1986)
Henry E. Pilkenton (appointed 1986)
James H. Patton (appointed 1990)
James Still (1995-1996)
Joy Bale Boone (1997-1998)
Richard Taylor (1999-2000)
James Baker Hall (2001-2002)
Joe Survant (2003-2004)
Sena Jeter Naslund (2005-2006)
Jane Gentry Vance (2007-2008)
Gurney Norman (2009-2010)
Maureen Morehead (2011-2012)
Frank X Walker (April 24, 2013-2015)
George Ella Lyon (April 24, 2015-2016)
Frederick Smock (May 1, 2017-2019)

• 2) The Kentucky Arts Council.

The Kentucky Arts Council supports Kentucky writers, artists and educators through grant programs and resources. Please see the link above for details.

• 3) The Kentucky State Poetry Society.

The Kentucky State Poetry Society is open to all Kentucky poets, from beginners to advanced. The Society produces its journal Pegasus twice a year. For more information on poetry contests and membership, please see the link above.

• 4) Kentucky Poetry Out Loud.

For the past several years, thousands of Kentucky high school students have participated in the Poetry Out Loud State recitation competitions, sponsored by the Kentucky Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Your high school is invited to participate.
Poetry Out Loud is a wonderful program for students. The program helps the develop Stage and speaking skills, confidence and a love of poetry. Poetry really needs to be spoken to truly be enjoyed. Poetry Out Loud is a great program for students. To learn how to get your school involved in the competition, please see the link above.

• 5) The Kentucky Poetry Slam.

Poetry Slams are events in which adults and students read and perform poetry for awards and prizes. There are many local events and even a National competition. Check with your local poetry group for the nearest Slam event and Slam schedules. (The above link is for the Lexington Poetry Slam, one of many in the State).

• 6) The Bard's Corners Writers' Group, Elizebethtown.

Founded in 2002, The Bard’s Corner Writers’ Group is a group in Elizabethtown. The group welcomes all writers from beginners to advanced, of all ages. Normally, the group meets twice a month in the Elizabethtown library, but until further notice, will be meeting online. Please see the above link for more information.

• 7) Capital Ciy Writers Association, Frankfort.

The Capital City Writers Association provides seminars and resources for writers of all genres. Please see link above for their calendar of events and updates.

• 8) Women Who Write, Lousiville.

Women Who Write is a group in Louisville, that supports writers at all skill levels and writing in all genres. Normally, they hold monthly meetings at the South Central Regional Library in Louisville. Please see link above for updates and membership information.

• 9) Eagle Creek Writers Group.

This statement from the ECWG link. The Eagle Creek Writers Group usually holds monthly critique meetings at the Eastside branch of the Lexington Public Library. Our group consists of both published and as yet unpublished authors. Our meetings are open to writers of any level or type of material. We provide an opportunity for those interested in having their material reviewed, reviewing the material of others, or general discussions on writing and publishing original material.

• 10) The Lexington Fiction Writers Group.

Here is the blog for ** The Lexington Fiction Writers Group**. News and events are on the Fishbowl the group’s blog above.

• 11) Kentucky Christian Writers.

The Kentucky Christian Writers provide encouragement and support to all Kentucky Christian writers, of all ages. They provide conferences (when possible) and publishing news and resources. The KCW is currently providing online conferences. Please see link above for more information.

• 12) The Owensboro Writers Group.

The Owensboro Writers Group is a group of writers supporting all genres of writing.They meet to critique each other and share ideas on writing and publishing. *At the time of this writing, the Owensboro Writers Group was looking at the possibility of returning to monthly ‘in person’ meetings. Please see link above for updates.&&&&&&&&&&&&&&What follows are links to purchase tee shirts and merchandise, many designed by Steven Robert Heine. Proceeds will be used to support this site.

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About the author:
Steven Robert Heine is an American poet and author. He has spent much of his life supporting poetry projects and events. He is the author of 8 volumes of poetry. In 2011 he was seriously injured in a fall that left him in great pain and almost unable to walk. He suffered a stroke in 2023. Heine receives no disability and relies on a small pension and retirement income. He is no longer able to make public appearances.
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Steven Robert Heine is a West Coast poet & author. He has traveled extensively through the United States, including trips to Kentucky. He has spent his life promoting poetry; serving as founder for many poetry contests. He is the author of fifteen books, including poetry, history and his own short auto-biographies. His books can be found on Ebay, Amazon and Amazon Kindle.
Heine was crippled in a fall in 2011 and now makes very few public appearances.

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