Blog Posts - Jane's Boy Press

A Special Surprise from Jane's Boy Press

11/4/2015

Sometimes good things are far too good to wait for. As a special teaser for the full-length debut collection from Christie Grimes, due next spring, Jane's Boy Press proudly presents Christie's first chapbook--Last to Leave. A Texas native now living in Northern New York, Christie's chapbook details the cultural adjustment of building a new home far from your old one, the nostalgia for the back roads and summer sun of our youth, and the new lives we build as we grow older. Featuring a sampling of poems that will appear in her full-length collection as well as many poems exclusive to this volume, Last to Leave is a perfect introduction to a striking new voice in poetry, one that we are proud to have as part of the Jane's Boy family. Last to Leave is a special unannounced release to our fall schedule and is currently available via Amazon and all major retailers.

Out This Week!

11/4/2015

Jane's Boy Press is proud to present the revised 2015 edition of Charlie Bondhus's debut full-length collection, How the Boy Might See It. Originally published by Pecan Grove Press in 2009, the initial print run has been sold out for some time, leaving the book out of print. Jane's Boy has partnered with Charlie to present an updated edition of the book, featuring all-new revisions, new poems, a brand new cover by Kevin Hinkle, and a special introduction by the poet. Charlie went on to release All the Heat We Could Carry via Main Street Rag Publishing Company, which selected the book for their 2013 book award. All the Heat We Could Carry went on to win the Thom Gunn Award. Readers familiar with Charlie from his award winning second book or his work as poetry editor at The Good Men Project can now see where it all began with this revised edition of his debut collection--a finalist for the Blue Light Press First Book Award in its original edition--out this week via Amazon and other major retailers.

Don't Let the Silence Fool You

9/26/2015

Something is coming soon.

Announcing the Fall 2015 Release Schedule

8/1/2015

Jane's Boy Press is honored to announce the Fall 2015 release schedule:

September 30th: Gunmetal Blue by Jason Allen (chapbook)

October 30th: Why Is It So Hard to Kill You? by Barrett Warner
How the Boy Might See It (2nd Edition) by Charlie Bondhus

November 30th: Ishka Bibble Issue 1

Gunmetal Blue is Jason's debut chapbook. Barrett has published a number of chapbooks prior to Why is It So Hard to Kill You?, which is his first full-length poetry collection. Charlie's most recent collection, All the Heat We Could Carry, received the 2014 Thom Gunn Award. How the Boy Might See It was his first full-length collection, released in 2009 by Pecan Grove Press. It has been out of print, but this new edition will feature new and revised poems as well as a preface by the author.

The debut issue of Ishka Bibble will feature a large collection of poems, several features on contemporary poets, and a special supplemental section : The Ishka Bibble Book of Desire.

Watch for more news and information, as well as the opening of our online store, which will allow you to purchase titles from us directly, often with pre-release delivery.

Photography Wanted

7/6/2015

We have opened up a submission link on our Submittable page for visual artwork for consideration for the debut issue of Ishka Bibble. Artwork needs to be in a high quality, print-ready digital file (.jpeg or .tiff) and reproducible in black and white / greyscale. Currently, we are unable to reproduce color artwork, though we hope to make this a part of our journal in the future. Full details are available at this link.

The Ishka Bibble Book of Desire

7/6/2015

October marks the debut of our journal, Ishka Bibble. As part of this special occasion, we will feature a supplement entitled "The Ishka Bibble Book of Desire." We are currently accepting submissions for this section. Poems should reflect the theme of "Desire," but that theme can be interpreted however the poet sees fit.

For this special section, there is NO READING FEE. Poems may be of any length.

We will consider the first 300 poems that are submitted, and we will publish all the poems we like. Poets who are featured in the supplemental section will receive a contributor's copy of the issue.

Read the full submission details at this link. The submission window will remain open until August 15th or until the cap of 300 submissions is reached, whichever comes first. The window will close early if the cap is reached, so don't wait until the last minute to submit your poem for consideration.

I Always Read the Writing on the Label

6/15/2015

For those of you who prefer to get a taste of the poetry you're buying before laying your money down, Amazon is now offering previews of the poems in both of the titles we have released to date. You can read generous selections for free online at the following links. If you like it, please buy and spread the word!

And the Moon is Full Tonight by Carlton D. Fisher

No Witness by Ann Clark

Submit for Ishka Bibble

5/22/2015

Jane's Boy Press is still reading for the debut issue of Ishka Bibble, our journal of poetry. We're looking for a wide range of voices and styles, though our preference is for poetry that is accessible (this does not mean dumbed-down, simply that it does not alienate the reader). Readings go year round, but the reading period for the debut issue will close in August. After that, all submissions will be considered for the second issue.

To submit your work or find out more information, please visit our submissions page.

No Witness Now Available

5/22/2015

Jane's Boy Press proudly announces the release of No Witness: New and Selected Poems, the debut poetry collection from Ann Clark. No Witness is a stunning achievement in its approach to observing the other side of America--the one not on the six o'clock news or prime time TV. These poems reflect small town life in all its sordid and occasionally seedy details--from the teenagers parking for make out sessions on the back roads to the housewives hiding their mail order addictions from their families. Ann has in incredible talent for giving voice to those who can't be reduced to soundbites or easily summarized by the simple sentences of a casual introduction. These portraits are pictures of the interior landscape, from the minor insecurities to the small moments that we break inside of. No Witness is available now through our online store at this link, and will be coming soon to all major online and physical retailers.

Pre-Orders Beginning Soon.

3/21/2015

Pre-orders will open soon for the debut full-length collection from Ann Clark. Check back in for more information.