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Christina Linsin @christinalinsin.bsky.social · Sep 1

I will be giving a free, local poetry workshop for veterans. Please let me know if you have any questions.

A blue flyer with an American flag on it. The flyer has white lettering which indicates a free poetry workshop for veterans will be held at the Clifton Forge Public Library on Church Street in Clifton Forge, Virginia from 6:30-8:00pm on September 9th.

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Stone Circle Review @stonecirclereview.bsky.social · Aug 31

🗓️Monthly reminder: The Circle is always open.

No fee. Quick turnaround. Link to guidelines in bio.

#Poetry #PoetryCommunity #CallForSubmissions #LitMag

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Christina Linsin @christinalinsin.bsky.social · Aug 29

I have been looking forward to this absolutely gorgeous book's arrival and know I am going to enjoy my weekend now that it will be filled with @taylorbyas.bsky.social 's work. ❤️

The book cover of Resting Bitch Face: poems by Taylor Byas looks like a sepia-toned photograph, mirrored into a double image of a beautiful, stylish African-American woman. Her manicured hand rests under her chin. The cover is in greens and browns with cream, bright salmon and red lettering.

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Christina Linsin @christinalinsin.bsky.social · Aug 15

Twenty-eight years ago today, we started an adventure. ❤️

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Christina Linsin @christinalinsin.bsky.social · Aug 10

There is so much fantastic poetry in this issue!! Come listen with us!

SoFloPoJo @soflopojo.bsky.social · Aug 10

Friday 8/15/2025 See & Hear Poets from our August Issue
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Christina Linsin @christinalinsin.bsky.social · Aug 1

www.southfloridapoetryjournal.com/reviews-2024...

Reviews 2024-25

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Christina Linsin @christinalinsin.bsky.social · Aug 1

I am so grateful to have three new poetry book reviews in the August issue of South Florida Poetry Journal. This issue, I review books by Jessica Nirvana Ram, Robin Walter, and Joe Wilkins. Please check it out at the link in the comments.

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Christina Linsin @christinalinsin.bsky.social · Jul 26

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Benjamin Dreyer @bcdreyer.social · Jul 25

Goodbye to the divine Cleo Laine.

❤️

Christina Linsin @christinalinsin.bsky.social · Jul 23

I can't decide if I'm just feeling b*itchy tonight or if my school's new SLOGAN - "Race to Excellence" is really as horrific as I'm thinking it is.
(I teach sixth grade in a struggling school)
(Why are we racing?)
(Is there a finish line?)
(What about those who can't/don't want to race?)

Christina Linsin @christinalinsin.bsky.social · Jul 2

If you're stuck living on a cactus, try to be the flower, not the needle...

A close-up image of a cylindrical cactus takes up most of the frame. The cactus needles and three pink and yellow cactus blossoms are clearly visible.

Christina Linsin @christinalinsin.bsky.social · Jun 12

Pirate (my foster-fail from two years ago). ❤️

A gray cat with one eye looks directly at the camera. He is lying on a white and pine staircase, and the front part of his body is between two rungs of the staircase. He is very cute.

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Stone Circle Review @stonecirclereview.bsky.social · May 31

Monthly reminder: Stone Circle Review reads year-round and publishes weekly. Send one poem (no themes, no fees) and hear back in within 28 days. Link in bio. #Poetry #PoetryCommunity #Poems

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Christina Linsin @christinalinsin.bsky.social · May 7

I am very proud to have a new poem up at Porcupine Literary. If you would like to read it, you may find it here:
www.porcupineliterary.com/post/no-life...

No Life to Breathe

Christina Linsin is a poet and teacher in Virginia. Her work examines connections with nature, complexities of mental illness, and difficulties creating meaningful connections with others amid life’s ...

www.porcupineliterary.com

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River River Books @riverriverbooks.bsky.social · May 6

Psst…we’re reading full-length poetry manuscripts now. Yes, we read them all. Yes, all submitters hear back from us before we announce selections. No, there’s no mandatory reading fee. 📚💙🌊🌊

riverriverbooks.org/editors/subm...

OPEN TO SUBS!

RIVERRIVERBOOKS.ORG

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Christina Linsin @christinalinsin.bsky.social · May 1

I am so proud to have a new poem live this morning in South Florida Poetry Journal's May issue. You may read it here, if you'd like:
www.southfloridapoetryjournal.com

SOUTH FLORIDA POETRY JOURNAL

SoFloPoJo South Florida Poetry Journal is an online literary journal established in 2016 that publishes poetry, flash fiction, essays, interviews, art, photography, and reviews. There are no submissio...

www.southfloridapoetryjournal.com

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Christina Linsin @christinalinsin.bsky.social · Feb 12

It's absolutely gorgeous. ❤️

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Christina Linsin @christinalinsin.bsky.social · Feb 6

Last Friday, we were evacuated from our middle school for a suspicious gas smell. OSHA has now taken over our building, and we are trying to cobble together online learning for the 650 children we serve without access to any of our materials.
So, how is your week going?

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Christina Linsin @christinalinsin.bsky.social · Jan 31

My review of @britrogers.bsky.social Good Dress is live on South Florida Poetry Journal. If you would like to read it, here is the link:
www.southfloridapoetryjournal.com/reviews-2024...

Reviews 2024-25

SoFloPoJo Contents: Home * Essays * Interviews * Reviews * Special * Video * Visual Arts * Archives * ...

www.southfloridapoetryjournal.com

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Christina Linsin @christinalinsin.bsky.social · Jan 23

I loved it, too. So, so good!

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Christina Linsin @christinalinsin.bsky.social · Jan 21

It was my pleasure to write a review for your book. I really loved it. Thank you so much for sharing your art with the world. ❤️

Christina Linsin @christinalinsin.bsky.social · Jan 21

My review of Brittany Rogers's (@britrogers.bsky.social ) Good Dress:poems will be published by SoFloPoJo in their February issue, so please be on the lookout for it. And if you haven't had a chance to read Good Dress, please do. It is wonderful.

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Christina Linsin @christinalinsin.bsky.social · Jan 19

Me, please! I would like to be added to the reviewer list. 😁

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Christina Linsin @christinalinsin.bsky.social · Jan 19

I am so looking forward to reading it!! ❤️

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Christina Linsin @christinalinsin.bsky.social · Jan 4

Natasha Trethewey's The House of Being. I'm about halfway into it, and it's wonderful so far. ❤️

Christina Linsin @christinalinsin.bsky.social · Dec 10

Absolutely heartbroken today.
www.npr.org/2024/12/09/n...

Renowned poet and Black arts movement icon Nikki Giovanni dies at 81

The poet and activist was a leading figure of the Black Arts Movement. Giovanni was working on her upcoming book of poetry, set to publish in the fall.

www.npr.org

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