I finally had time to update my website this week. I added two new pages, one to keep a list of articles I'm writing for various periodicals and the other to provide links to lyrics I've begun to write.
I am a staff writer for Poetic Monthly Magazine, but they do not keep archives online once an issue is replaced by a new current one. So, once an issue has passed, I'm posting my column on my Associated Content space. You can see the start on my list at…
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Added by Jack Huber on November 7, 2009 at 2:27pm —
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A lot's been going on the last few weeks. I'll try to bring you up to date.
After a year-long job search, I managed to get hired last month as a Systems Analyst at the airport here in Wichita. While it's a great relief to be working again, I've found little time to write until this week.
As for news, my latest article was published today at Poetic Monthly Magazine. It is about inspiration to write and you can download the pdf for free:
http:…
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Added by Jack Huber on October 15, 2009 at 10:00am —
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My first article as a staff writer for Poetic Monthly Magazine was published today. There is a free pdf you can read; my article is on pages 60-61, titled "A Poet Does Not a Lyricist Make." Hope you enjoy it, along with the rest of the issue:
http://www.poetstage.com/poeticmonthly.htm (click on "View free PDF:).
Also, most of my poetic form articles now appear on my new Associated Content page:…
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Added by Jack Huber on September 15, 2009 at 9:42am —
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I have been posting my poetic form tutorials on my own website, 22 so far, but have decided to move them to Associated Content, a site devoted to articles and information from a wide variety of topics. On this site, my audience will be widened considerably.
For many years I have had columns published, both online and in print, about business practices and describing technology to the layperson. I plan on publishing some of those articles as well, and will get back to writing on those topics aga…
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Added by Jack Huber on September 12, 2009 at 7:56am —
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One of my recent poems, "Keeper of the Grounds," was chosen as a "Staff Pick" for the month of September by GotPoetry.com. "Keeper" is a "terza rima" poem, an Italian form from the Middle Ages, once used by such poets as Dante, Milton, Byron, Robert Frost and T.S. Eliot.
This is the second time a poem of mine was selected as a GotPoetry.com Staff Pick. The first was "Brothers," chosen in September, 2008. I wonder if I'll be chosen in again September of 2010...
For more information, and to see…
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Added by Jack Huber on September 5, 2009 at 5:33pm —
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I'm excited to announce that the online literary publication, Poetic Monthly Magazine, accepted my application to become a staff writer and my column will begin appearing in next month's issue. I was introduced to its founder, Martin D. White, by my good friend and fellow author Diane Tegarden.
Martin describes his magazine: "Poetic Monthly Magazine is so much more than just poetry. Each month our talented staff writers [discuss] writing, poetry styles, book promotion, and other author related…
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Added by Jack Huber on August 22, 2009 at 2:23pm —
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Though poetry is making a comeback, especially classic poetry, traditional publishers, such as Random House and Penguin Group, are still hesitant to take on such a project. It would be helpful if everyone who enjoys poetry would let major publishers know by going to their websites and sending comments. Start by looking inside the covers in your favorite books and see who the publisher is. Then look them up online.
Buying gobs of poetry books wouldn't hurt either.
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Added by Jack Huber on August 19, 2009 at 2:59pm —
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In today's issue of the Hutchinson News, an article appeared about me and my relationship with Greensburg, KS, and the 5.4.7 Arts Center. "Poet, Arts Center 'Splendid' Partners," describes my new book as well as my interest in the small town's rebuilding efforts. About two hours west of Wichita, Greensburg was obliterated by an EF-5 tornado in May 2007.
'Splendid' refers to the title of my book, "A Splendid Alternative" and the title poem inspired by Greensburg's phoenix-like re-emergence from…
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Added by Jack Huber on August 7, 2009 at 12:42pm —
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This week I am highlighted on the Author and Book Event Center, a website devoted to "Book Reviews, Book Trailers, Author Events, Live Forum and Chat." The Event Center allows readers and fans to communicate with some of their favorite authors and keep up with literary events.
For more information, go to
bookeventcenter.ning.com and consider joining (it's free).
Enjoy!
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Added by Jack Huber on July 23, 2009 at 8:30am —
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The 5-4-7 Arts Center in Greensburg, built to high "green" standards after the devastating tornado nearly destroyed the town in 2007, has begun selling Jack's latest book. The title poem, "A Splendid Alternative," was written about Greensburg's admirable rebuilding efforts. Jack has decided to donate all profits from sales of "Splendid" to the Arts Center and is recommending that fans also consider donations.
The Arts Center building is the first "LEED Platinum" building in Kansas. For more inf…
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Added by Jack Huber on July 14, 2009 at 11:26am —
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Just wanted to share that two of my sonnets have been selected by ThinkingPoetry.com for its latest collection, "Sonetti: Modern Sonnets 2009." "Majestic" and "Zion Tears" were chosen by the owner/editor of ThinkPoetry.com, a one-stop collection of information on the different components and forms of poetry.
You can find "Sonetti" at
http://www.thinkingpoetry.com/community/showcase#sonetti.
Hope your 4th of…
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Added by Jack Huber on July 5, 2009 at 5:00pm —
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Just a quick note:
I've been writing weekly articles about various forms of poetry for a popular Ryze group (Wordmeisters, Poets and Writers-Unite!) and recently decided to post them on my website, JackHuber.com. I'll be adding more articles week by week, and will take requests to discuss different forms.
For more information, go to
http://www.jackhuber.com/poeticforms.htm.
Enjoy!
Jack
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Added by Jack Huber on July 1, 2009 at 5:52pm —
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The most recent anthology from WritingRoom, "Rain From The Tangerine Sun," is a collection of poems selected from among their January and February 2009 poetry and short story writing contests. Included were three of my poems, "I Dream of Space," "An Eerie Calm Before the Night" and "Begone, Ugly Year." For more information, go to
http://www.writingroom.com.
I've started a "Poem of the Week" feature of the Jack Huber Fan Club group on Facebook. It's free…
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Added by Jack Huber on June 17, 2009 at 8:14am —
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Good news! I received my final proof and have approved it (finally), making my new book available on CreateSpace and Amazon.com. Like all my books (weird saying that, this is my fourth book now), "A Splendid Alternative" is named for a poem within, a piece written about the goings on of the tiny town of Greensburg, KS, after being devastated by an EF-5 tornado in 2007. Their rebuilding efforts are inspirational.
This new collection of poetry and photographs contains 55 poems paired with photos…
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Added by Jack Huber on May 17, 2009 at 7:30am —
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I am patiently waiting for the proof of my new book of poetry and photography, "A Splendid Alternative," but in the meantime, I'd like to get a couple of reviews from authors. If you are published (or self-published) and would like to write a review for me, please let me know and I'll send you a pdf of the complete book. I'll also return the favor, if desired.
Thanks,
Jack
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Added by Jack Huber on April 22, 2009 at 9:30am —
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PoetryDances.com is currently highlighting a site favorite, "Dormant," as its "Poem of the Week." "Dormant" had already been chosen as a "Selected Poem" for February-April of 2009, one of three of Jack's poems to have been named to that list.
Jack was also notified that his haiku, "Ice," will be highlighted soon.
You can see PoetryDances' "Poem of the Week" at
www.poetrydances.com/poemoftheweek.htm.
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Added by Jack Huber on April 22, 2009 at 7:02am —
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I'm putting the finishing touches on my third paperback book, fourth overall. I hope to have "A Splendid Alternative" on the market by the first week of May. Watch for more news at
www.JackHuber.com.
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Added by Jack Huber on April 15, 2009 at 6:15pm —
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"An Eerie Calm Before the Night- A Collection of Sonnets" by Jack Huber
(review written March 14th, 2009)
Jack is as skillful with the images he captures with his camera as he is when he is painting them with words. His sonnets entertain and inform the reader as his pictures fill your vision.
While reading his new collection "An Eerie Calm Before the Night- A Collection of Sonnets", I was drawn to a poem called "A Phoenix Rises". This poem aptly describes the sudden, frightening devastation th…
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Added by Jack Huber on March 16, 2009 at 4:53pm —
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I'm looking for a couple of published authors to write a short review of my new e-book of sonnets and photographs entitled, "An Eerie Calm Before the Night." You'll get the book for free and I'll return the favor, if desired.
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Added by Jack Huber on March 3, 2009 at 8:57am —
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I've assembled all 22 of my sonnets into a new e-book entitled "An Eerie Calm Before the Night" and have made it available for download for $5.95, payable through PayPal. Each sonnet has a matching photograph and some pieces have not yet been included in other collections. Like previous books, I named this for one of the poems within.
For more information, please go to
http://www.jackhuber.com/eeriecalm.htm.
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Added by Jack Huber on March 2, 2009 at 7:07am —
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