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Andy Grace @andypgrace.bsky.social · 1d

Honored to be read in such a generous and thoughtful way by @maggiesmithpoet.bsky.social for the @slowdownshow.org.
Thanks to Maggie and the Slowdown team!

The Slowdown @slowdownshow.org · 1d

“The next time I’m asked if writing is therapy, I may just respond by reading today’s poem," shares host @maggiesmithpoet.bsky.social in today’s episode.

Read "Do You Consider Writing to be Therapeutic?" by @andypgrace.bsky.social: bit.ly/42ZdKkR

graphic featuring a portion of Andrew Grace's poem

photograph of poet Andrew Grace, taken by Pat Cray

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Andy Grace @andypgrace.bsky.social · 25d

I'm in Idaho on Monday! Moscow 7:00 PST!

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Andy Grace @andypgrace.bsky.social · Sep 8

Get my book 40% off!

A Brief History of the Midwest and all other Black Lawrence titles and workshops deeply discounted all week through 9/15!
Use code BACKTOSCHOOL40:
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Andy Grace @andypgrace.bsky.social · Sep 5

I'll be at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Cincinnati tomorrow at 1:00 to sign copies of A Brief History of the Midwest!

www.josephbeth.com/event/local-...

www.josephbeth.com

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The Slowdown @slowdownshow.org · Aug 29

“Today’s poem acknowledges the beauty we have—the view we have. It also mourns the beauty that would exist without our interference. Holding space for both is a feat of empathy and imagination,” shares @maggiesmithpoet.bsky.social.

Read “Lake” by @noahfalck.bsky.social‬: bit.ly/3ULVbMC

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Andy Grace @andypgrace.bsky.social · Aug 19

Thrilled about this little poem/film made by the good people @justbuffalolit.bsky.social of me reading my poem "Silo" inside of...a silo! Thanks @noahfalck.bsky.social‬ and the whole Silo City team.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W2G...

Andrew Grace reads "Silo" at the Silo City Reading Series

YouTube video by JustBuffaloLit

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Andy Grace @andypgrace.bsky.social · Aug 18

Proud to be part of the inaugural issue of Outskirts Literary Journal! New poems and an interview in the first issue here:

www.outskirtslit.com/outskirts-is...

Issue 01 — Outskirts Literary Journal

www.outskirtslit.com

Andy Grace @andypgrace.bsky.social · Aug 11

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Here's a video of the title poem of my new book A Brief History of the Midwest projected onto massive grain silos! Thanks to @justbuffalolit.bsky.social @noahfalck.bsky.social

Andrew Grace's poem "A Brief History of the Midwest" projected onto the Marine A grain silo

YouTube video by JustBuffaloLit

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Andy Grace @andypgrace.bsky.social · Aug 1

New essay from me in Chicago Magazine: a love letter to Ryne Sandberg, my late dad and the Chicago Cubs

www.chicagomag.com/city-life/do...

“Do It Just Like Ryno”

The author admired how the Cubs' star second baseman took a humble approach to the sport, and how that attitude could translate into cherishing life.

www.chicagomag.com

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Andy Grace @andypgrace.bsky.social · Jul 21

Buffalo, this Saturday July 26th 7:30 EST!

In a silo!

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Andy Grace @andypgrace.bsky.social · Jun 25

Tonight! Columbus, 6PM!

www.eventbrite.com/e/storyline-...

Storyline Presents: Author Talk and Signing with Andrew Grace

Ohio poet Andrew Grace joins us for a conversation and signing to celebrate his latest collection, A Brief History of the Midwest.

www.eventbrite.com

Andy Grace @andypgrace.bsky.social · Jun 18

Tonight!
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Andy Grace & James Shea

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Andy Grace @andypgrace.bsky.social · Jun 16

Thanks blacklawrence.bsky.social!

Black Lawrence Press @blacklawrence.bsky.social · Jun 14

BLP author Andrew Grace recently appeared on The Orvis Fly Fishing Podcast to explore what poetry and fly fishing have in common—a surprising, thoughtful crossover that's worth a listen!

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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Andy Grace @andypgrace.bsky.social · Jun 16

I'll be in Cleveland Wednesday night at Mac's Backs
at 7 ET reading with James Shea. Come through if you can!

macsbacks.com/event/2025-0...

Andy Grace & James Shea

macsbacks.com

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Black Lawrence Press @blacklawrence.bsky.social · Jun 14

BLP author Andrew Grace recently appeared on The Orvis Fly Fishing Podcast to explore what poetry and fly fishing have in common—a surprising, thoughtful crossover that's worth a listen!

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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Andy Grace @andypgrace.bsky.social · Jun 10

Thanks for checking it out!

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Andy Grace @andypgrace.bsky.social · May 29

Columbus OH people, I'll be reading at Storyline Bookshop on June 25th at 6PM. Register for free tickets here!
www.eventbrite.com/e/storyline-...

Storyline Presents: Author Talk and Signing with Andrew Grace

Ohio poet Andrew Grace joins us for a conversation and signing to celebrate his latest collection, A Brief History of the Midwest.

www.eventbrite.com

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Andy Grace @andypgrace.bsky.social · May 27

This was fun--I got to talk about poetry and fly fishing for Orvis:

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

The Poetry of Fly Fishing

Podcast Episode · The Orvis Fly-Fishing Podcast · 05/27/2025 · 1h 18m

podcasts.apple.com

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Adam Clay @adamclay.bsky.social · May 26

Issue one of @autocorrectmag.bsky.social is live: autocorrectmag.com

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Andy Grace @andypgrace.bsky.social · May 22

I'll be reading in Ann Arbor tomorrow @literatibookstore.bsky.social
Come through if you can!
literatibookstore.com/event/2025-0...

Poetry at Literati: Andrew Grace

An independent bookstore in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Staff picks, curated displays, author events, book clubs, book subscriptions, and more.

literatibookstore.com

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Andy Grace @andypgrace.bsky.social · May 22

Love it! Thanks Will!

Will Pass @willpassbooks.com · May 21

Hey @andypgrace.bsky.social—congrats on transmogrifying internet glory into physical shelf space.

A Brief History of the Midwest, Week 1 winner of the #BookJacketBracket, is now stocked at Perelandra Bookshop in Fort Collins.

Long live the real world.

bookjacketbracket.com

#booksky #books #art

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Andy Grace @andypgrace.bsky.social · May 13

Here are a few events I'm doing for the release. Get in touch if you'd want me to give a reading where you are.

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Andy Grace @andypgrace.bsky.social · May 13

It's publication day! A Brief History of the Midwest is out now from @blacklawrence.bsky.social.

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Andy Grace @andypgrace.bsky.social · May 5

Thanks Jiz! The photo on the cover is by the fantastic Leslie Norman www.leslienormanphoto.com

Leslie Norman

Traditional analog B/W 35 mm and medium format film photography, handmade fine art silver gelatin prints and photograms. Based in Ohio, USA.

www.leslienormanphoto.com

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Will Pass @willpassbooks.com · May 5

I reckon I'll buy all the weekly winners of the #bookjacketbracket.

Also: Working on a collaboration with Perelandra Bookshop in Fort Collins to stock them too. Might be a fun way for other local shops to highlight eye-catching covers.

@andypgrace.bsky.social

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