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Steven Sher [1]

Listed as: 
Fiction Writer, Poet
Public address: 
Jerusalem
Email: 
steven.sher.poetry@gmail.com
Bio: 

I am the author of 14 books including, most recently, Grazing On Stars: Selected Poems (Presa Press, 2012)and The House of Washing Hands (Pecan Grove Press, 2014). My poetry and prose have appeared in some 350 publications across the world. Much of my writing centers on ritual (Jewish) and spiritual, healing and family/communal themes. I have taught writing for more than 35 years at many universities, workshops, festivals, writers in the schools programs. My early teachers/mentors include Menke Katz, John Ashbery, Larry Levis. I have also been an editor and writing consultant for more than 40 years. See stevensher.net for more information.

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
In which languages are you fluent?: 
English
Born in: 
New York City
Raised in: 
New York City, NY
New York
Website: 
https://steven-sher-poetry.wixsite.com/w… [2]
Prizes won: 

Oregon Book Awards (finalist). Several NEA (e.g., Creativity & Aging Initiative), P&W (e.g., Tumble Words) and other grants. Work featured by Symphony Space (Selected Shorts) and Poetry In Motion (Portland, Oregon).

Identifies as: 
Jewish
Prefers to work with: 
Any

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