Printable view of Joseph Spence, Sr.

Listed as:

Creative Nonfiction Writer, Poet

Public address:

Milwaukee, WI

Wisconsin US

Email:

jspence30@wi.rr.com

Bio:

(1) Convention Presentation: "Comparative Analysis of Epulaeryu and Haiku Poetry," Druskininkai Poetic Fall Conference, Sep 2009; (2) Workshop Presentation: Japan's Great Haiku Poets; Japanese Round Table, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Feb 2009; (3) Staff Writer MATC TIMES (2008).

Gives readings:

Yes

Travels for readings:

Yes

In which languages are you fluent?:

English

Patwa

Born in:

Jamaica

Raised in:

Jamaica

Prizes won:

(1) Platinum Level Writer's Award: EzineArticles.com (1/22/10);

(2) 2009 Best Christian Poetry Award from ChristianStoryTeller.com for the poetry book "Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body & Soul";

(3) Honorary Mention Certificate (top twenty) for "Greater Art Thou" poem; Poetry Soup International Poetry Contest with over 1,200 worldwide contestants (Jan. 2009);

(4) Honorary Mention Certificate (top twenty) for "Amazing Grace" poem; Poetry Soup International Poetry Contest with over 1,400 worldwide contestants (Jul. 2007);

(5) Limited Edition Commemorative Poetry Ambassador Award Medal from International Library of Poetry, recognition for outstanding poetic achievement during poetry month (2006);

(6) You Have Been Spotted, Shadow Poetry Award (May 2006).

What I'm reading now:

Abraham Lincoln and Robert Burns: Connected Lives and Legends by Ferenc Morton Szasz

How The Scots Invented the Modern World by Arthur Herman

Tall, Dark, and Kilted by Allie MacKay

Milwaukee Does Strange Things to People by Susan Firer

Identifies as:

Caribbean American

Jamaican American

Mixed-Race

Scotch-Irish American

Prefers to work with:

Adults

Teachers

Veterans