WRITERS’ NIGHT OUT FEATURES POET MIKE JAMES

On April 13 Mike James from Atlanta will read from his newest book of poetry, Past Due Notices. Writers’ Night Out, which also features an open mike, takes place at 7 p.m. in a new location this month: the private room upstairs at Brother’s Willow Ranch Restaurant in Young Harris, GA. This is a free monthly event for people who love the written and spoken word.

A native of South Carolina, Mike James has lived in Louisiana, Missouri, Pennsylvania and now Georgia. His poetry has been widely published in magazines and newspapers throughout the country. His books of poetry include Not Here, All Those Goodbyes, Pennies From An Empty Jar, Nothing But Love, and Alternate Endings. Recently, Main Street Rag published his selected poems, Past Due Notices: Poems 1991-2011. Since 2005, he and his wife, Diane, have run Yellow Pepper Press, a small poetry broadside press.

Writers’ Night Out takes place on the second Friday of each month and is open to the public. Each open microphone reader can sign up at the door and has two-and-a-half minutes to read. The event draws approximately 30 people from four counties. Brother’s Willow Ranch Restaurant is located at 6223 Hwy 76 West across from Brasstown Valley Resort, phone 706-379-1272. Food and beverages will be available for purchase before the event; please come early to order.

For more information, please contact Karen Holmes at (404) 316-8466 or kpaulholmes@gmail.com.