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Electronic Press Kit – LB Sedlacek

SHORT BIO: LB Sedlacek is a poet and writer.  Poetry books include “Unresponsive Sky” published by Purple Unicorn Press, “Words and Bones” (Finishing Line Press), “The Architect of French Fries” (Presa Press), and “The Poet Next Door” (Cyberwit Press).  She has been nominated twice for a Pushcart Prize and has also been nominated for Best of the Net in poetry.  Her short stories books include “The Jackalope Committee & Other Tales” and “Four Thieves of Vinegar and Other Short Stories” published by Alien Buddha Press. She also enjoys swimming and reading.

LONG BIO: LB Sedlacek is a poet and writer.  Her poetry books include “Unresponsive Sky” published by Purple Unicorn Press, “Alexandra’s Wreck” (Kitty Litter Press), “Words and Bones” (Finishing Line Press), “The Architect of French Fries” (Presa Press), “Swim” (Alien Buddha Press),” “Night Swim,” (Alien Buddha Press),” “Simultaneous Submissions” (Cyberwit Press), “Happy Little Clouds” (Guerilla Genesis Press), and “The Poet Next Door” (Cyberwit Press).  She has been nominated two times for the Pushcart Prize and has also been nominated for Best of the Net in poetry.  Her short stories books, all published by Alien Buddha Press, are “Motor Addiction & The Renovator,” “Four Thieves of Vinegar and Other Short Stories,” and “The Jackalope Committee & Other Tales.” Her poem novel is “The Blue Eyed Side” published by Cyberwit Press. She has had several short stories and poems published in the college literary magazine, “Branches,” winning 1st Place Prose awards for her stories “Sight Unseen” and “Backwards Wink.”  She founded and published the free resource for poets, “The Poetry Market Ezine” from 2001-2020. Her locally set in North Carolina mystery novel, “The Glass River” was nominated for the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award in 2018. She also enjoys swimming and reading.

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FAQ:

  1. How do you say my last name? Said LA check
  2. What genre are you primarily known for? Poetry
  3. Besides poetry and fiction, what else have you done in writing and publishing? I published a poetry zine called “Pop Poets” as well as “The Poetry Market Ezine.” I have edited poetry manuscripts or poems for poets as well as consulted on book manuscripts for authors. I also have done my share of business writing, marketing and ad copy.
  4. What are your favorite genres? Poetry and Short Stories
  5. What do you recommend for new Poets just starting out? Read poems, attend poetry readings, buy local poet chapbooks, and attend open mics.
  6. What are your hobbies? Swimming, reading, playing the ukulele, traveling
  7. Were you really a Lifeguard? Yes! I worked part-time as a Lifeguard for fun and because I love to be near a pool.
  8. What has been your most rewarding experience with writing? Teaching poetry to kids. It’s so rewarding to see their eyes light up as they come up with words, lines and sometimes drawings of their own.
  9. Did you study with any Poets? Yes, Maya Angelou when I was in Grad school.
  10. Who are your favorite Poets? Ted Kooser, Nikki Giovanni, Hart Crane, Mary Oliver, Rainer Maria Rilke, Lord Byron, T.S. Eliot, William Carlos Williams, IIya Kaminsky, so many.