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August 12, 2023

Closing the Book on Women’s Rights a chapbook of poems read live at Chicago’s “Tangible Books” bonus feature from the CyberWit.net 2023 book “Testament” a cc&d chapbook

August 12, 2023

Testament on WZRD a chapbook of poems read live at Chicago’s WZRD 88.3 FM Chicago radio interview & reading from the CyberWit.net 2023 book “Testament” a cc&d chapbook

August 9, 2023

Into the Spotlight a chapbook of poems read live in Chicago’s “The Gallery Cabaret” feature from the CyberWit.net 2023 book “Testament” a cc&d chapbook

July 2, 2023

Bringing women’s Battles to the Beach a chapbook of poems read live in Chicago’s “Beach Poets” feature from the CyberWit.net 2023 book “Testament” a cc&d chapbook

June 28, 2023

Fighting for Justice a chapbook of poems read in Hot Springs, AR live at WNP / Wednesday Night Poetry from her CyberWit.net 2023 book “Testament” a cc&d chapbook

April 29, 2023

What the Animals Think 4 animal-themed poems performed in Salado, TX 4/29/223 a cc&d chapbook

May 7, 2022

for the Love of the Sea 4 animal-themed poems performed in Salado, TX 5/7/22 a cc&d chapbook

March 30, 2022

Taking off the Mask a chapbook of poems read in Chicago live at The Gallery Cabaret a cc&d chapbook

March 30, 2022

Twitter Verse Periodic Table Poetry a chapbook of select poems fro the book Twitter Verse Periodic Table Poetry read in Chicago live at The Gallery Cabaret a cc&d chapbook

March 23, 2022

Behind the Mask a chapbook of poems read in Hot Springs, AR live at WNP / Wednesday Night Poetry a cc&d chapbook

December 8, 2019

Public Access Poetry a chapbook of poems chosen to be performed live on Texas Nafas Poetry TV (chapbook released on the television recording date) a cc&d chapbook

November 14, 2019

Night Sky a chapbook of poems (honorable mention poems, old and new poems) performed live at the 2019 Texas Night Sky Festival in Driftwood, TX a cc&d chapbook

April 19, 2019

A Flag on Fire is a Song of Hope by John Sweet a Scars Publications chapbook

March 26, 2019

Montage of Madness poems of pain by Chris Butler a Scars Publications chapbook

March 1, 2019

Tales Told to Friends by Paul Bellerive a Scars Publications chapbook

November 27, 2018

Yes or No poetic phrases by Thom Woodruff a cc&d chapbook

November 16, 2018

The Blood Of Poets by Milenko Županović a Scars Publications chapbook

November 16, 2018

Kissing the Stitches by ayaz daryl nielsen a Scars Publications chapbook

October 5, 2018

Suture Feature by CEE a cc&d chapbook

October 5, 2018

A Regimented Post-Apocalyptic Society by Tom Ball a Down in the Dirt chapbook

September 26, 2018

to the Bottom of the Earth and Back a chapbook of poetry over the years, all performed live in Chicago 9/26/18 at the In One Ear open mic feature. a cc&d chapbook

September 25, 2018

Life and Death and Everything Between a chapbook of poetry over the years, all performed live in Chicago 9/25/18 at The Gallery Cabaret feature. a cc&d chapbook

August 3, 2018

It Might be Serious This Time a chapbook of poetry by David J. Thompson and photography by Mark Myavec a cc&d chapbook

July 27, 2018

In the Mirror: Concrete Haiku by Olivier Schopfer

June 11, 2018

Eleven a chapbook of poetry over the years, all (to the author) relating to the number eleven, read live in Austin Texas 6/11/18 during the Eleven show through Fort to Famous at the Buzz Mill. a cc&d chapbook

January 2, 2018

Splintered With Terror by Linda M. Crate a cc&d chapbook

December 2, 2017

Who What Where When Why a chapbook of new poetry written in South America and at Antarctica about peace and life and nature, what shapes us & how we grow, read live in Austin Texas 12/2/17 during the final Expressions! performance night live at the Bahá’í Center. a cc&d chapbook

November 28, 2017

An Outlaw In The Making by John D Robinson a Scars Publications chapbook

November 4, 2017

Finding where we’re From and the Future a chapbook of classic and newly edited poems about things that shape us in our lives, and things we do to affect change, read live 11/4/17 in a feature at the Bahá’í Faith Center in Austin, Texas a cc&d chapbook

October 7, 2017

In Autumn, Love is in the Air a chapbook of classic and new poems about the seasons and about relationships, read live 10/7/17 in a feature at the Bahá’í Faith Center in Austin, Texas a cc&d chapbook

September 21, 2017

Seasons Change a chapbook of classic and new poems about the seasons read live 9/21/17 in a feature for the “Thirsty Thursday” monthly poetry open mic at the Dripping Springs City Hall in Texas a cc&d chapbook

September 2, 2017

Energy with Poetry and Music a chapbook of classic & new poetry and song, sung and read live in Austin TX 9/2/17 in a show to electric guitar for “Expressions! “Poetry as Music”” at the Bahá’í Center a cc&d chapbook

August 23, 2017

Under My Skin a chapbook of poems from the books “(pheromemes) 2015-2017 poems” and “(pheromemes) 2015-2017 show poems” read live in Chicago 8/23/17 in a feature for the “In One Ear” weekly poetry open mic a cc&d chapbook

August 22, 2017

This Just In a chapbook of poems from the books “(pheromemes) 2015-2017 poems” and “(pheromemes) 2015-2017 show poems” read live in Chicago 8/22/17 in a feature for “Poetry at The Gallery Cabaret” a cc&d chapbook

August 5, 2017

Finding Peace a chapbook of new and classic poems on different searches for peace read live in Austin TX 8/5/17 in a show w/ background music for “Expressions! Presents “Peace Poetry, Please”” at the Bahá’í Center a cc&d chapbook

July 24, 2017

Bastard Faith by John Sweet a Scars Publications chapbook

July 1, 2017

Our Cultural Independence and Achieving Global Freedom a chapbook of new and classic poems on different forms of independence read live in Austin TX 7/1/17 in a show w/ background music for “Expressions Supports Cultural Independence”” at the Bahá’í Center a cc&d chapbook

June 29, 2016

Sun and Rain by JoyAnne O’Donnell a cc&d chapbook

June 29, 2016

Cleveland Haiku by Michael Ceraolo a cc&d chapbook

June 28, 2017

Abandoned by Carl Scharwath a chapbook of poetry a cc&d chapbook

June 15, 2017

It’s Like Losing by David J. Thompson a chapbook of poetry and photography a cc&d chapbook

June 3, 2017

Meant to do Big Things a chapbook of new and classic poems about women (from a woman) read live in Austin TX 6/3/17 in a show w/ guitar and bass with a bow for “Expressions! “June is a woman”” at the Bahá’í Faith Center a cc&d chapbook

May 18, 2017

New Creations Out in the Public by Brian Looney a cc&d chapbook

May 6, 2017

Haiku on the Fly a bonus chapbook of haiku poems read live in Austin Texas 5/6/17 after the 2017 show in “Expressions “Honoring Open Mic Hosts”” at the Bahá’í Faith Center a cc&d chapbook

May 6, 2017

Time to Start the Show a chapbook of new and classic poems about poetry open mics and hosting them, read live in Austin Texas 5/6/17 in the 2017 show in “Expressions “Honoring Open Mic Hosts”” at the Bahá’í Faith Center a cc&d chapbook

April 30, 2017

Drop the Bomb a chapbook of potential poems for the 4/30/17 installment of “Austin’s 2017 Poetry Bomb” a cc&d chapbook

April 23, 2017

Crazy a chapbook of the short story performance of “Crazy” in Austin Texas 4/23/17 at “Kick Butt Poetry: Spoken and Heard” a cc&d chapbook

April 1, 2017

Erasure Poems a chapbook of new “erasure” poems (poems generated by “erasing” words from other known writings or speeches), read live in Austin Texas 4/1/17 in the 2017 show through “National Poetry Month @ Expressions” for “Expressions April One, 2017” at the Bahá’í Center a cc&d chapbook

March 21, 2017

Short World Poems on World Poetry Day a chapbook of shorter poems about different parts of the world, all read together as one long reading for World Poetry Day in Austin Texas 3/21/17 at “Half Price Books” a cc&d chapbook

March 21, 2017

Lengthy World Poems on World Poetry Day a chapbook of longer poems about different parts of the world, read for World Poetry Day in Austin Texas 3/21/17 at “Half Price Books” a cc&d chapbook

March 20, 2017

2017 Austin Rhythm Fire a chapbook of 4 poems chosen for a live reading with an accompanying Jazz band in Austin Texas 3/20/17 at “Austin Rhythm Fire” a cc&d chapbook

March 16, 2017

Crafting Wings by Joseph Murphy a Scars Publications chapbook

March 4, 2017

Exploring Spring a chapbook of new poems (and a few classic poems) about experiences in the spring, read live in Austin Texas 3/4/17 in the 2017 show for “Spring Awakenings/aipf Preview (EXPRESSIONS)” at the Bahá’í Center a cc&d chapbook

March 1, 2017

Book Release & Book Reading Poems from select issues of cc&d, + poems from the March 2017 cc&d and Down in the Dirt books “Lost in America” and “What Remains”, for reading at the Austin Texas 3/1/17 event at “Half Price Books”. a cc&d chapbook

February 4, 2017

Exalted Love a chapbook of new poems about the highest forms of love, from the love of a person to nature and the earth or astronomy, or even philosophy, read live in Austin Texas 2/4/17 in the 2017 show for “Greatest Love” at the Bahá’í Center a cc&d chapbook

January 25, 2017

The Eating Game by Christine Stoddard a Scars Publications chapbook

January 7, 2017

Beginning Anew a chapbook of new poems about dealing with events unfolding in everyone’s future, read live in Austin Texas 1/7/17 in the 2016 show for “New Year, New Poems, New Poets” at the Bahá’í Center a cc&d chapbook

January 5, 2017

Scream by Kyle Hemmings a Scars Publications chapbook

December 3, 2016

Akitu a chapbook of the poems about year end celebrations read live in Austin Texas 12/3/16 in the 2016 show Expressions! “Festive Seasons” at the Bahá’í Center a cc&d chapbook

November 21, 2016

SHORT TAKES II Reviews and Opinions by Fred Russell a Scars Publications chapbook

November 18, 2016

Naming a storm: Haiku and tanka by Stephen Toft a Scars Publications chapbook

November 5, 2016

New Beginnings, Firsts and the Future a chapbook of the poems read live in Austin Texas for the Expressions2016 feature series 11/5/16 a cc&d chapbook

October 25, 2016

Bowetry by Cara Losier Chanoine a cc&d chapbook

October 20, 2016

Epiphany by Alain Marciano a Down in the dirt chapbook

October 16, 2016

Ultimate Connectivity a chapbook of the poems read live in Austin Texas 10/16/16 at the Palmer Events Center for the Awesmic City Expo a cc&d chapbook

October 14, 2016

Neurotica Cambodian poems by Chris Butler a Down in the dirt chapbook

October 1, 2016

Masquerading in Costumes and Personas a chapbook of the poems read live in Austin Texas 10/1/16 in the 2016 show “the Metaphor of Costumes” show at the Bahá’í Center a cc&d chapbook

September 3, 2016

How Music is Poetic a chapbook of the poems read live in Austin Texas 9/3/16 in the 2016 show “Expressions (September Song)!” show at the Bahá’í Center a cc&d chapbook

August 25, 2016

If Tomorrow Never Comes by Linda M. Crate a Scars Publications chapbook

August 23, 2016

Cowboy Hats and Railways by John D Robinson a Scars Publications chapbook

August 6, 2016

Thoughts on Peace a chapbook of the poems read live in Austin Texas 8/6/16 in the 2016 show “Expressions (of Peace)!” show at the Bahá’í Center a cc&d chapbook

July 2, 2016

Voting for Change a chapbook of the poems read live in Austin Texas 7/2/16 in the Expressions 2016 show “Poet’s Parliament” show at the Bahá’í Center a cc&d chapbook

June 6, 2016

The Pyre On Which Tomorrow Burns by A.J. Huffman a Scars Publications chapbook

June 3, 2016

Obey a chapbook of the poems read live in Austin Texas 6/4/16 in the Expressions 2016 show “June is a Woman” female show at the Bahá’í Center a cc&d chapbook

May 25, 2016

There’s No Surf in Cleveland (Section 1) by Michael Ceraolo a cc&d chapbook

May 25, 2016

The Corrosion by Christopher Hivner

May 7, 2016

Love in the Universe a chapbook of the poems read live in Austin Texas 5/7/16 in the Expressions 2016 show “Reasons ot be Happy” at the Bahá’í Center a cc&d chapbook

May 5, 2016

Bagdad Cemetery a chapbook of the live Leander Texas readings 4/24/16 at the Bagdad Cemetery for the 2016 Poetry Bomb a cc&d chapbook

April 4, 2016

Make the Wind by Allison Grayhurst a Scars Publications chapbook

January 11, 2016

The Blazing Hands of 100 Drummers by CEE a Scars Publications chapbook

November 16, 2015

a nation of assholes with guns by John Sweet a Scars Publications chapbook

November 2, 2015

Hammer-Chained by CEE a Scars Publications chapbook

October 29, 2015

Dancing at the Abyss by I.B. Rad a cc&d chapbook

October 23, 2015

No Raft — No Ocean by Allison Grayhurst a Scars Publications chapbook

October 22, 2015

Bummer by Chris Butler a Down in the Dirt chapbook

September 2, 2015

Like a Lamb to the Slaughter a chapbook from a live Chicago reading at “Let Them Eat Chocolate” in Chicago a cc&d chapbook

August 14, 2015

Farewell Chicago a chapbook from a live Chicago reading at “Let Them Eat Chocolate” in Chicago a cc&d chapbook

July 21, 2015

Butchery of the Innocent by A.J. Huffman a Scars Publications chapbook

July 6, 2015

The Tribes Joshua Drove Out of the Land by CEE a Scars Publications chapbook

June 20, 2015

Poetic Shades of Chocolate a chapbook from a live Chicago reading at “Let Them Eat Chocolate” in Chicago a cc&d chapbook

June 19, 2015

Rap Sheet and Rap Sheet “Expanded Report” a chapbook from a live Chicago reading at the Cafe Cabaret in Chicago a cc&d chapbook

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April 26, 2015

Bases Loaded a chapbook from a live Chicago reading in front of Wrigley Field for the Chicago Poetry Bomb a cc&d chapbook

April 22, 2015

Short Takes by Fred Russell a Scars Publications chapbook

April 10, 2015

Love a chapbook from a live Chicago feature in Chicago at Poetry’s “Love Letter” show a cc&d chapbook

April 2, 2015

On the Lighter Side by Harry Noussias a cc&d chapbook

April 2, 2015

Sine Peoria, Nulla est Gloria by CEE a Scars Publications chapbook

March 28, 2015

Journey a chapbook from a live Chicago feature in Chicago at Hyde Park’ Sisters on a Journey show a cc&d chapbook

March 21, 2015

Imzadi a chapbook from a live Chicago feature at the Chi Fi 2014 convention a cc&d chapbook

March 20, 2015

Resistance is Futile a chapbook from a live Chicago feature at the Chi Fi 2014 convention a cc&d chapbook

March 14, 2015

India Stories a chapbook from a live Chicago feature at the Art Colony a cc&d chapbook

February 27, 2015

Destruction Instructions a chapbook from a live Chicago feature at the Uptown Arts Center a cc&d chapbook

November 21, 2014

Nerves of a Poet a chapbook from a live Chicago feature at Cafe Cabaret a cc&d chapbook

November 18, 2014

Edie Come Back by Kyle Hemmings a Scars Publications chapbook

November 18, 2014

Roadside by Gregory Liffick a Scars Publications chapbook

November 18, 2014

I Love the Petting Zoo by Brian Looney a cc&d chapbook

October 10, 2014

Crossing Boundaries for International (and Interplanetary) Peace a chapbook of Periodic Table poem readings for a feature at Chicago’s Cup & Spoon for Chicago Calling a cc&d chapbook

October 2, 2014

6 Second Poems a chapbook of haiku poems and short poems, all read within 6 seconds at Chicago’s WZRD Radio (88.3 FM) 9/29/14 a cc&d chapbook

September 25, 2014

I Am Psychedelic by A.J. Huffman a Scars Publications chapbook

September 12, 2014

Visionaries Behind the Stars a chapbook of Periodic Table poem readings for a feature at Chicago’s Poetry Love Letter a cc&d chapbook

September 9, 2014

Major Arcana by Allan Onik a Down in he Dirt chapbook

July 24, 2014

The Girl Next Door and Other Poems by Ralph Monday a Down in the Dirt chapbook

July 7, 2014

this Poetry is Money! a chapbook of Periodic Table poems read at the Chicago Waiting 4 the Bus feature a cc&d chapbook

April 27, 2014

Attacking with Poetry a chapbook of poems slated for readings at the Chicago 2014 Poetry Bomb (in Lincoln Square) as well as 2 bonus poems slated for a vegan reading the day before a cc&d chapbook

April 18, 2014

Chemistry, Poetry & a Brat a chapbook of Periodic Table poem readings and requests at Kenosha’s The Brat Stop a cc&d chapbook

April 1, 2014

Stay in Formation by CEE

February 3, 2014

the Five Stages of Macbeth by CEE

January 23, 2014

The an Almost-Lost World by Michael Ceraolo a cc&d chapbook

January 13, 2014	Postcards from Exile by Mike Brennan a Down in he Dirt chapbook
Because we didn’t want the postcards on the cover of this chapbook to be legible, the main release of this chapbook is with a black cover of postcards. But as a added bonus, Scars Publications also releases this chapbook with an off-white cover of postcards.

Friday, December 13, 2013

an Artist’s Take on Science a chapbook of select poems from the “Periodic Table of Poetry”), read during the 12/13/13 live show at the Fine Arts building in Chicago (with music from the HA!Man of South Africa) a cc&d chapbook

January 13, 2014

Postcards from Exile by Mike Brennan a Down in he Dirt chapbook

December 3, 2013

The Thing in the Lounge at Wagon Wheel (I Come in Avarice) by CEE

December 2, 2013

How a Bullet Behaves by Cara Losier Chanoine

November 25, 2013

Book Expo 2013 Chicago a chapbook of impromptu poem readings from Scar Publications books at the Chicago 2013 Book Expo a cc&d chapbook

October 28, 2013

a Nashville Halloween feature a chapbook of the full set of poems and songs recorded in a live Nashville show 10/26/'13 (including 3 “Periodic Table” poems) a cc&d chapbook

October 25, 2013

a Curium Wedding Invitation a chapbook “wedding invitation” of the “Periodic Table” poem Curium,released online the day before the 10/26/13 mini-feature reading of this poem in costume in Nashville a cc&d chapbook

October 20, 2013

Pilsen, Periodically a chapbook of select poems from the “Periodic Table of Poetry”, read during the 10/20/13 mini-feature in Pilsen, Chicago a cc&d chapbook

October 4, 2013

Opening Act a chapbook of select poems from the “Periodic Table of Poetry”), read during the 10/4/13 live show in Chicago a cc&d chapbook

October 1, 2013

Champagne, Hot Water by CEE

August 28, 2013

Interview to Poetry a chapbook of select poems from the “Periodic Table of Poetry”), read during the 8/28/13 live interview and show at the Poetry Saloon at Noon a cc&d chapbook

August 6, 2013

Understood by Gregory Liffick a Down in the Dirt chapbook

August 6, 2013

Akashic Shotgun by Alex S. Johnson

August 5, 2013

Royal Dano’s Death Scene ‘tis of Thee by CEE

July 24, 2013

Mysticism vs. Science a chapbook of select poems from the “Periodic Table of Poetry”), read during the 7/24/13 live show at the Café Gallery a cc&d chapbook

July 21, 2013

Periodically on the Beach a chapbook of select poems from the “Periodic Table of Poetry”), read during the 2013 feature at “Beach Poets” a cc&d chapbook

June 5, 2013

Erasable Bond by CEE

May 18, 2013

Tag Team reading a chapbook of select poems from the upcoming C Ra McGuirt / Janet Kuypers book “Tag Team Poets” (including a bonus poem from the “Periodic Table of Poetry”), read live in Nashville TN 5/18/13 a cc&d chapbook

May 10, 2013

Science vs. Mysticism a chapbook of select poems from the “Periodic Table of Poetry”), read during the 5/10/13 live show at Poetry Love Letters a cc&d chapbook

May 7, 2013

I Was Charles Bronson’s Secret Hostage by Kyle Hemmings

April 28, 2013

Lincoln Park Zoo a chapbook of select poems from the “Periodic Table of Poetry”), read during the 2013 Poetry Bomb, at Lincoln Park Zoo a cc&d chapbook

April 18, 2013

In Homage a chapbook of “Periodic Table” poems read live at the Loft at Fizz bar in Chicago 4/18/13 a cc&d chapbook

April 13, 2013

Mega Reading a chapbook of “Periodic Table” poems read live at the Art Colony in Chicago 4/13/13 a cc&d chapbook

April 3, 2013

Book 15 * Thailand to Volcanoes by CEE

March 6, 2013

Savage Beauty by Alex Stolis

February 15, 2013

the Holy See of CEE by CEE

January 30, 2013

Poetry Saloon at Noon a chapbook of “Periodic Table” poems read live at the Chicago Cultural Center feature 1/30/13 a cc&d chapbook

January 21, 2013

when the World was Black and White by Ted Jackins a Scars Publications chapbook

January 15, 2013

a Petal Under Pavement by Mike Brennan a Down in he Dirt chapbook

January 11, 2013

Astatime in a Fantastic Car Crash a chapbook of melding of a  Periodic Table” poem with a classic poem, read live at  Poetry Love Letters” Chicago a cc&d chapbook

December 14, 2012

On the Edge of the Table a chapbook of poetry about elements in the Periodic Table, from “the Periodic Table of Poetry” read live at the Fine Arts Building (Michigan Ave.) feature in Chicago a cc&d chapbook

November 21, 2012	Periodic Poetry a chapbook of edited poetry about elements in the Periodic Table, from “the Periodic Table of Poetry” read live at the Café Gallery feature in Chicago a cc&d chapbook
This chapbook is from a show broken down into 3 parts, so there are 3 mini-chapbooks of the parts of the different sections: for War and Country Life, Death & the Universe Light on our Insides

November 17, 2012

Count Me In a chapbook of edited poetry about elements in the Periodic Table, from “the Periodic Table of Poetry” read live at the Blue Bettie Poetry reading feature in Chicago a cc&d chapbook

October 9, 2012

Scream Cloud Island by Brian Looney a cc&d chapbook

October 3, 2012

Janet with HA! a chapbook of edited poetry and prose from a live show performance at “the Café Gallery” t Gallery Cabaret in Chicago, performed by Janet Kuypers (with live music from the HA!Man of South Africa, Francois Le Roux) a cc&d chapbook

September 19, 2012

Sadly, Forever by Patrick Trotti a Scars Publications chapbook

August 25, 2012

the Elements of Astronomy a chapbook of edited poetry about Astronomy from “the Periodic Table of Poetry” read live at Perla Café in Evanston IL (the day astronaut.first moonwalker Neil Armstrong passed away a cc&d chapbook

July 17, 2012

Gunther by CEE a cc&d chapbook

July 17, 2012

Depression: the singles a chapbook of twitter-length (and “two-tweet”) poems (related to depression) a cc&d chapbook

July 2, 2012

The U.S. Constitution: Twenty-First Century Edition by Michael Ceraolo a cc&d chapbook

May 22, 2012

Interstice by Matthew Guzman a cc&d chapbook

May 15, 2012	couldn’t (dedicated to Matt Barton) a cc&d chapbook
May 15, 2012	couldn’t (with no spaces) dedicated to Matt Barton a cc&d chapbook

April 29, 2012

Poetry on the “L” Train a chapbook of poems from the 2012 Poetry Bomb, with Janet Kuypers poetry reading while riding on the “L” Train (all poems from the “Periodic Table of Poetry”) a cc&d chapbook

April 23, 2012

Anime Junkie by Kyle Hemmings a cc&d chapbook

March 17, 2012

Games we Play a chapbook of poems from a St. Patrick’s day feature by Janet Kuypers (the show included music from Francois Le Roux (the HA!man of South Africa) a cc&d chapbook

March 2, 2012

this poem is about a chapbook of poems that gives an additional meaning to every-day objects by Janet Kuypers, a cc&d chapbook

January 3, 2012

Train Wreck and Other Fun Stuff by Mike Berger PhD a cc&d chapbook

November 20, 2011

hmmm based on a live 11/20/11 feature at the Café by Janet Kuypers, a cc&d chapbook

October 20, 2011

Punk Show by Brian Looney a cc&d chapbook

August 25, 2011

Ghost Dancers Leaping from a Tome by Peter Magliocco a Down in the Dirt chapbook

August 25, 2011

Science: A Curmudgeon’s View by Mike Berger PhD

August 25, 2011

Ghost by Brandon S. Roy a Down in the Dirt chapbook

July 19, 2011

Astronomy 101 based on a live 07/19/11 10 minute feature at the Café by Janet Kuypers, a cc&d chapbook

July 12, 2011

Celebrating with Song based on a live 07/12/11 10 minute feature at the Café by Janet Kuypers, a cc&d chapbook

July 3, 2011

a Very Goth Beach Party based on a live 07/03/11 Beach Poets feature by Janet Kuypers, a cc&d chapbook

June 29, 2011

IPB: Impromptu Poetry on the Beach based on a live 06/29/11 impromptu Beach Poets feature by Janet Kuypers, a cc&d chapbook

June 26, 2011

Striking with Nature and Hunamity based on a live 06/25/11 Trunk Fest show, primarily of poetry from the 6" x 9" ISBN# book Close Cover Before Striking (for future audio CD release) by Janet Kuypers, a cc&d chapbook

June 14, 2011

Pocket Poetry a 2.75" x 4.25" twitter-length poetry chapbook that fits in your back pocket by Janet Kuypers, a cc&d chapbook

June 24, 2011

Ten Minutes with Warren based on a live Twn Minutes with Warren Chicago 06/14/11 show at the Café by Janet Kuypers, a cc&d chapbook

May 28, 2011

my soul in the trunk of my car (part 2) based on a live 05/28/11 Trunk Fest show by Janet Kuypers, a cc&d chapbook

May 24, 2011

The Silence Brushes My Cheek Like Glass by Christopher Hivner

May 17, 2011

my soul in the trunk of my car (part 1) based on a live 05/17/11 show at the Café (in preparation for the Trunk Fest show) by Janet Kuypers, a cc&d chapbook

May 13, 2011

Antimatter by Chris Butler

April 15, 2011

Poems and Stories from The Blue Collar Book of the Dead by Kenneth DiMaggio a cc&d chapbook

April 15, 2011

Cat People by Kyle Hemmings a Down in the chapbook

March 5, 2011

Letting It All Out based on a 03/05/11 Swing State (Lake Villa IL) show by Janet Kuypers, a cc&d chapbook

Feb. 14, 2011

The pill is a man’s best Friend Charles Michael Craven a cc&d chapbook

Feb. 14, 2011

the Dark Side of love by Mike Berger, Ph.D. a cc&d chapbook

December 9, 2010

the stories of women 12/04/10 Swing State (Lake Villa IL) show by Janet Kuypers, a cc&d chapbook

November 11, 2010

Down Syndrome by Chris Butler a cc& chapbook

November 6, 2010

Sexism and other stories 11/06/10 Swing State (Lake Villa IL) show by Janet Kuypers, a cc&d chapbook

October 15, 2010

Power Networking for Success 10/15/10 Chicago State Univ. show by Janet Kuypers, a cc&d chapbook

October 8, 2010

Avalon 10/08/10 Avalon branch of the Chicago Library show of poetry with cello from the HA!man of South Africa by Janet Kuypers, a cc&d chapbook

September 23, 2010

Avenue C by Kyle Hemmings

September 17, 2010

Suburban Rhythm by Maxwell Baumbach a cc&d chapbook

August 23, 2010

Our Mr. Flip by Kristine Ong Muslim

August 10, 2010

Lighten Up by Mike Berger, PhD a cc&d chapbook

July 28, 2010

Challenge of Night and Day, and Chicago Poems by Michael Lee Johnson a cc&d chapbook

July 22, 2010

Und ihr Habt Doch Gesiegt (You Have Finally Won) by CEE a cc&d chapbook

July 20, 2010

Upside down fun Charles Michael Craven a cc&d chapbook

July 11, 2010

Death ‘n’ Rebirth Beach Poets 07/11/10 Anniversary show by Janet Kuypers, a cc&d chapbook

June 22, 2010

“40” by Janet Kuypers a cc&d chapbook

May 27, 2010

RAW by Mike Berger, Ph.D. a cc&d chapbook

May 21, 2010

Twitter Inside by Janet Kuypers a cc&d chapbook

April 28, 2010

Discarded Poems by Peter Magliocco a cc&d chapbook

April 19, 2010 a cc&d chapbook

the Lake county 2010 Poetry Bomb by Janet Kuypers

April 16, 2010 a cc&d chapbook

I was born, forced to see. Not dead yet. by Sarah Ahmad

April 16, 2010

Watershed by Gregory Liffick a Down in the Dirt chapbook

April 15, 2010 a cc&d chapbook

12 times 12 equals Gross by CEE

April 13, 2010

the War of Art by Chris Butler a Down in the Dirt chapbook

March 15, 2010

Emo by Chris Butler a cc&d chapbook

January 19, 2010 a Scars Publications chapbook

Not Far From Here by John T. Hitchner

January 16, 2010 a cc&d chapbook

New Year’s Unplugged by Janet Kuypers

January 6, 2010 a Down in the Dirt chapbook

A MARBLE NUDE PUALINE BORGHESE WITH A MARBLE APPLE IN HER MARBLE HAND by Duane Locke

November 20, 2009 a Down in the Dirt chapbook

The Breathing Room: Spirit Light Naming Sound by Mark Fleury This is available as a free web (PDF file) download, but it will also appear in the Down in the Dirt collection book of August-December 2009 issues and supplement issues, released in November 2009.

October 23, 2009 a cc&d chapbook

Crazy by Janet Kuypers This is a chapbook of Janet Kuypers’s short story “ Crazy”, which was performed in an impromptu feature 10/20/09 at the Cafe in Chicago.

October 7, 2009 a cc&d chapbook

the Cutting Room Floor by Janet Kuypers This is a chapbook of Janet Kuypers’s poems included in the 10/07/09 performance art show at the Palos Park Public Library includes select old poems plus a large number of new poems, including “Twitter length” poems (poems that can fit into private twitter “Tweets”, like on the invitation-only page http://twitter.com/janetkuypers).

October 6, 2009 a cc&d chapbook

Promotions from the Children’s Table by Michael Ceraolo This is available as a free web (PDF file) download, but it will also appear in the cc&d collection book of September-December 2009 issues and supplement issues, released in November 2009.

October 2, 2009 a cc&d chapbook

Chicago Calling by Janet Kuypers This is a chapbook of Janet Kuypers’s poems included in the 10/02/09 performance art show at the last night of performance art at Mercury Cafe in Chicago. All of these pieces were read live, and performed with musician recordings from other part of the country (like Tennessee, Wisconsin, New Mexico and Ohio, as well as England and South Africa).

August 8, 2009 a cc&d chapbook

Getting Wired by Janet Kuypers This is a chapbook based on an 08/08/09 performance art show at Starbucks in Chicago.

August 3, 2009 a cc&d chapbook

a Woman on the Beach by Janet Kuypers This is a chapbook based on an 08/02/09 performance art show at “Beach Poets” in Chicago.

July 31, 2009 a cc&d chapbook

Disenfranchised Doggerel by Janet Kuypers This is a chapbook based on an 07/31/09 performance art show at Mercury Cafe in Chicago, with background music by Order from Chaos.

July 6, 2009 a cc&d chapbook

One Acts by Janet Kuypers This is a chapbook based on an 07/06/09 performance art show in downtown Chicago.

June 8, 2009 a cc&d chapbook

Creation Relation by Janet Kuypers This is a chapbook based on poetry reading throughout the midwest (Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee) on 05/10/09, both before and after visiting the Creation Museum for humor’s sake (to witness the ludicrosity of the religious altering and misinterpreting of science to justify proofless beliefs). This chapbook contains not only poetry, but also an editorial about the Creation Museum in Kentucky.

May 25, 2009 a cc&d chapbook

Venture to the Unknown a Janet Kuypers poem with NASA and Hubble Images This chapbook of copyright-free images from NASA (through STScI) and the Hubble telescope over the years accompanies the single poem Venture to the Unknown, which was originally written forthe performance art show The Other Side. All of the images from the chapbook are also displayed on this website. Though this chapbook is not available for individual sale, it will appear in a cc&d issue collection book, and in the 2009 Scars collection book Ink in my Blood.

low-res (1.7 meg) Two versions of this chapbook are available for free viewing/download: the low-res version is only 1.7 meg, but because image quality is so vital in this chapbnook, a 247.2 meg high-res chapbook is also available. high-res (247.2 meg)

May 9, 2009 a cc&d chapbook

the 2009 Cana-Dixie Union by Janet Kuypers a 05/09/09 Kuypers meeting with C Ra McGuirt (of Penny Dreadful Press) in Nashville, Tennessee is the second meeting of the two poetry heads. In this meeting they read poems (and as an added bonus John Yotko read a few poems and played the guitar, and Ryan Holder plated the guitar throughout the evening with original songs).

May 5, 2009 free e-book (PDF file) download:

Colon Wanted Charles Michael Craven a cc&d chapbook

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April 14, 2009 a cc&d chapbook

the 2009 Poetry Game Show by Janet Kuypers a 04/14/09 Kuypers feature at the Cafe (5115 North Lincoln Ave., Chicago), where she is a game show host (of “the Poetry Game Show”), where 6 poets and musicians (Charlie Newman, Bob “the Bobster” Rashkow, Cathleen Schandelmeier, John Yotko, Chris Gallinari and Wayne Allen Jones) “compete” by reading one of her poems. This chapbook is what was read by contestants as well as Kuypers in this ‒game show.”

March 17, 2009 a cc&d chapbook

Once Took Poetry to the Streets by Janet Kuypers Based on the existing Taking Poetry to the Streets video placed in a chapbook from reading poetry in the streets in Tennessee, Louisiana & Florida, past videos of “Taking Poetry to the Streets” were found for this archive. This chapbook release of Once Took Poetry to the Streets is also linked to a highly intensive video site of past readings in a number of states over the years.

February 26, 2009 (for the 02/28/09 live show)

Give Me 5 Minutes by Janet Kuypers Poetry collected for a 5 minute poetry appearance February 28th at the Anniversary Mega Reading at Mercury Cafe (1505 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago) with new poetry and portry that has never been read before live. a cc&d chapbook

February 11, 2009 free e-book (PDF file) download:

The Grammarian and Other Poems by Christian Ward a Scars Publications chapbook

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January 25, 2009

Taking Poetry to the Streets by Janet Kuypers After seeing an image of a Chicago poet reading poetry in the streets of Chicago for an event, Kuypers decided to collect some poems and read them not only in the streets, but also at parks, resaurants, a gas station and even a mall in Nashville (in from of the life-sized replica of the Parthenon), New Orleans and Naples in December 2008 (one poem was even read on the street on Christmas day). You can also view the Taking Poetry to the Streets for video from reading poetry in the streets. a cc&d chapbook

January 19, 2009 free e-book (PDF file) download:

Rhododendron in a Time of War by Corey Cook a cc&d chapbook

January 9, 2009

the Cana-Dixie Union by Janet Kuypers A chapbook of Janet Kuypers writings read by both Janet Kuypers and C Ra McGuirt (founder of Penny Dreadful Press) at C Ra McGuirt’s Nashville, Tennessee retreat on both 12/20/08 and 12/21/08. You can also view the Cana-Dixie Union Web Page for video from the evening of poetry. a cc&d chapbook

December 8, 2008 free e-book (PDF file) download:

To See You No More by Janet Butler a Scars Publications chapbook

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November 8, 2008 free e-book (PDF file) download:

The Top Ten Worst Decisions by a Body of Nine of Our Leaders by Michael Ceraolo (a very long poem) a cc&d chapbook

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November 5 2008

St. Paul’s by Janet Kuypers a chapbooks of Janet Kuypers select writings read at the performance art show at St Paul’s Cultural Center (2215 W. North Ave., Chicago) 11/05/08, performed at the upstairs desanctified church. a cc&d chapbook

October 27, 2008

Incidental Light by Christian Ward Download a free PDF file e-book to the left, or order a print copy of this chapbook to the right. a Scars Publications chapbook

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October 27, 2008

Wheat on the Due by Charles Michael Craven Download a free PDF file e-book to the left, or order a print copy of this chapbook to the right. a cc&d chapbook

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September 9 2008

Seeing a Psychiatrist by Janet Kuypers a chapbooks of Janet Kuypers select writings read at the performance art show at the Cafe called Seeing a Psychiatrist. a cc&d chapbook

September 3, 2008

a Guy Named Joe by Edward Michael O’Durr Supranowicz Download a free PDF file e-book to the left, or order a print copy of this chapbook to the right. a cc&d chapbook

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September 2 2008

Years in Poetry by Janet Kuypers a chapbooks of Janet Kuypers select writings read at 18 Years of Beach Poets on 08/31/08. a cc&d chapbook

August 30 2008

Mach 2 (the poetry wheel) by Janet Kuypers a chapbooks of Janet Kuypers select writings read at the the Cafe in Chicago, at her second appearnce at the Poetry Wheel on 08/26/08. a cc&d chapbook

August 20, 2008

Creating and Evolving Love by Edward Michael O’Durr Supranowicz Download a free PDF file e-book to the left, or order a print copy of this chapbook to the right. a cc&d chapbook

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August 9, 2008

the Final Jump by Janet Kuypers a chapbooks of Janet Kuypers select writings read at Mercury Cafe mini-feature 08/09/08, with poems focusing on suicide and gun violence in America. a cc&d chapbook

Sine this is a small chapbook, this chapbook is also available for sale for $2.00 (+ shipping and handling per chapbook, mailed in the U.S.)

August 5, 2008

UU Montgomery, Alabama’s Poetry Café Chapbook 2008 with writings from Cheryl Lynn Moyer, Willie James King, F. J. Gough, Charlie Suhor, Teri Sweeney, Kevin A. Shuey, Sue Scalf, Loretta Bacon, George Demuth and Ester H. L. Prudlo Download a free PDF file e-book to the left, or order a print copy of this chapbook to the right.

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August 1, 2008

snow in the summer and the playground is closed by Jack Henry Download a free PDF file e-book to the left, or order a print copy of this chapbook to the right. a cc&d chapbook

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July 13 2008

Poems on the Beach by Janet Kuypers a chapbooks of Janet Kuypers select writings read at the Beach Poets feature at Loyola Beach in Chicago, 07/13/08. a cc&d chapbook

June 2, 2008

Crazy Cakes by Kenneth Pobo Download a free PDF file e-book to the left, or order a print copy of this chapbook to the right. a Scars Publications chapbook

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June 2, 2008

Arousing Argot by Serena Spinello Download a free PDF file e-book to the left, or order a print copy of this chapbook to the right. a Scars Publications chapbook

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May 12, 2008

Perambulations in Abyss by Martins Iyoboyi Download a free PDF file e-book to the left, or order a print copy of this chapbook to the right. a Scars Publications chapbook

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March 18 2008

Slinging the Word by Janet Kuypers poetry collected for a WordSlingers Chicago radio feature, on WLUW Radio, 88.7 FM 03/16/08. a cc&d chapbook

March 4 2008

the Poetry Wheel by Janet Kuypers Janet Kuypers select writings read at the Poetry Wheel at the Cafe in Chicago, 02/26/08. a cc&d chapbook

February 16 2008

1989-2007 Mega Poetry by Janet Kuypers This chapbook contains poetry from the 1980s, the 1990s and the 2000s, that was read in the feature show at Mercury Cafe. a cc&d chapbook

January 17, 2008

Long Gone Blues by Sam Martin a Down in the Dirt chapbook

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December 25 2007

(love) This mini chapbook contains a Janet Kuypers poem called Secen and Seven, plus Eighteen, because Christmas 2007 marks 7 years, 7 months and eighteen days from her marriage. a cc&d chapbook

December 12, 2007 free e-book (PDF file) download:

A Book of Afternoon Naps a prose poem chapbook by David B. McCoy a Scars Publications chapbook

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November 30, 2007

the Messenger Janet Kuypers writings collected for the 11/30/07 show at Mercury Cafe in Chicago. a cc&d chapbook

November 9, 2007

the Turn of the Word Janet Kuypers writings collected for the 11/09/07 show at Hokin Gallery in the south loop in Chicago in honor of the collection book release“Word Curves” form Columbia College a cc&d chapbook

November 5, 2007 Scars Publications chapbooks Download free PDF files to the right, or order print chapbooks below. Through Old Bifocals two chapobooks by Ashok Niyogi (1.2 meg) chapbook #1: (1.6 meg) chapbook #2: You can also order print chapbooks of either of these chapbooks. to order Through Old Bifocals I: name address this 36 page chapbook is available for sale for only $5.00 (+ shipping and handling, within the U.S.) to order Through Old Bifocals II: name address this 28 page chapbook is available for sale for only $5.00 (+ shipping and handling, within the U.S.)

October 12, 2007

A Foot Fantasia from readers at the 10/16/07 and 10/17/907 show in Chicago called “A Foot Fantasia” a Scars Publications chapbook

October 12, 2007

A Foot Fantasia Janet Kuypers writings (plus additional dance-related writings) collected for the 10/16/07 and 10/17/907 show in Chicago called “A Foot Fantasia” a cc&d chapbook

October 2, 2007 free e-book (PDF file) download:

Free Speech a Michael Ceraolo chapbook, of Free Speech Cantos IV, XII, and XII a cc&d chapbook

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September 13, 2007

Janet & Jean together Janet Kuypers chapbook, with Finnish translations by Jean Hellemans a cc&d chapbook

September 7, 2007 free e-book (PDF file) download:

About Eve Edward Michael O’Durr Supranowicz a cc&d chapbook

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August 12, 2007

Tree Plantings Janet Kuypers project a cc&d chapbook based on the one year anniversary of planting trees for an 08/12/06 wedding

August 5, 2007

Sun & Sand & H2Poetry by Janet Kuypers a cc&d chapbook based on the 08/05/07 feature at Beach Poets

July 25, 2007

Troubled Men by Sam Martin a Down in the Dirt chapbook

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Living in a Big World by Janet Kuypers the show, and the cc&d chapbook

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July 3, 2007

Affectionately Dysfunctional by James Gapinski a Scars Publications chapbook

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June 21, 2007

UNcorrect Janet Kuypers a cc&d chapbook for the feature at the Jesse Oaks Politically UNcorrect Open Mic/Poetry Slam

June 13, 2007

The Lost American by Michael Lee Johnson a cc&d chapbook

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June 12, 2007

Troubled Women by Sam Martin a Down in the Dirt chapbook

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May 21, 2007

Lyrical Notations by Sam Martin a Down in the Dirt chapbook

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April 23, 2007	The Ballad of a Broken Heart by RAGE RJP7(2) bka Jacqueline Nicole Harris a revised Scars chapbook
March 26, 2007	The Ballad of a Broken Heart by RAGE RJP7(2) bka Jacqueline Nicole Harris a Scars Publications chapbook

April 15, 2007

Seasons of the Heart by Alice Shapiro a Scars Publications chapbook

April 2, 2007

The Sea by Christian Ward a Scars Publications chapbook

January 18, 2007

Goddess & Other Poems by Christian Ward a Scars Publications chapbook

November 26, 2006

Heil Mickey by Ryan Travis a Scars Publications chapbook

October 27th, 2006

v165.5 of cc&d magazine Singular Endings, by Janet Kuypers

October 20, 2006

The View from Section 218 by Michael Ceraolo a cc&d chapbook

October 6, 2006

A Party with the Grim Reaper by M. Brandon Robbins a Scars Publications chapbook

mid-September, 2006

v164.5 of cc&d magazine Singular Remembrances, by Janet Kuypers

February 15, 2006

Mental Illness: Poems of Hope, Poems of Despair by Kurt Sass a Scars Publications chapbook

December 12, 2005

Doggerel by Cherese E. Nelson a cc&d chapbook

November 2, 2005

A Secret Door by Darryll Freeman a Scars Publications chapbook

November 1, 2005

Poetry Collection by Mark Passero a Scars Publications chapbook

October 21, 2005

Shortcut to Emptiness by Linda Webb Aceto a Down in the Dirt chapbook

October 17, 2005

The Collection by Paul Renato Toppo a Scars Publications chapbook

September 22, 2005

The Tormented Wive’s Lament, by Valerie Howard a Down in the Dirt chapbook

September 10th, 2005

Dual (poetry turned into prose) by Janet kuypers

August 24, 2005

Shades Before Your Life, by Brandi S. Henderson a Down in the Dirt chapbook

Poetry Fest feature August 28, 2005

Sensuality in Poetry by Janet kuypers

beach feature August 14, 2005

Beach Poetry by Janet kuypers

May 24, 2005

Why I Return, by Ashok Niyogi a Down in the Dirt chapbook

May 12, 2005

American Poetry Division, by Michael Cersolo a cc&d chapbook

April 4, 2005

Ad Perpetuam by Michelle Greenblatt a Scars Publications chapbook