Groundwaters Poetry : Ripples on the Water

Edwards, Patricia Ann; Chambers, Jennifer B.; Broome, Patrice A.; Burnett, Jim, Sr.

ISBN 10: 1482345692 / ISBN 13: 9781482345698

Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Groundwaters Poetry : Ripples on the Water
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1482345692
• ISBN 13: 9781482345698
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Groundwaters magazine, begun in 2004, is a 32-page grassroots, community-oriented, nonprofit literary journal published quarterly by Groundwaters Publishing, LLC. The magazine showcases the literary and artistic talent of people of all ages throughout western Lane County, Oregon and beyond.Groundwaters originated in Veneta, Oregon and is currently based in Lorane, Oregon where its production office is located. It features local history, poetry, short stories, essays, personal and business profiles, photography and artwork as well as long-running columns and an 18-and-under section called “Bubbling Up” which provides a forum for local youth. This book is a collection of favorite poems by some of Groundwaters’ family of contributors. Look for more poetry and fiction in the future at :http://www.groundwaterspublishing.com and at your favorite on-line or local bookstore.

About the Author

Editors, Pat Edwards, Jennifer Chambers, Pat Broome and Jim Burnett are the staff of Groundwaters magazine. They are all volunteers and donate their time and experience to support the magazine.

Pat Edwards, the Managing Editor for Groundwaters magazine is also a local historian. She is the author of two major books on the history of her small rural community, Sawdust and Cider; A History of Lorane, Oregon and the Siuslaw Valley published in 1987; and From Sawdust and Cider to Wine, published in 2006.

Jen Chambers is the Assistant Editor of Groundwaters as well as author of several books including Learning Life Again (2009). Her Young Adult novel, The Curious Bookshop, the first in a series, was released in 2013.

Pat Broome is an independent scholar, historian and observer of humanity. She is a much-valued Copy and Contributing Editor for Groundwaters. Pat is currently the board chairperson for the Fern Ridge Library Board.

Jim Burnett is the Business Manager and is a Contributing editor for Groundwaters. In his personal life, he wears the masks of son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. According to Jim, in his wardrobe he has other masks -- that of friend, full time RVer, independent New Thought minister, prayer-partner, writer and a bunch of worn out masks including crisis counselor, chaplain, parts manager, international trade consultant, safety and environmental compliance specialist and shoe salesman.