The Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation is delighted to announce it’s first publication using The Seizin Press Vero. Seizin Press Vero is owned and operated by the Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation. The original Seizin Press was established in Hammersmith in London in 1928 by Laura Riding and Robert Graves as a private press.

Check out our publications, Decade: Ten Years of Poetry and Barbeque and In the Quarantined Room: Reflections on the COVID-19 Experience, Seizin Press Vero publications, as well as our recent chapbooks:

Musings on the Art of Eldon Lux Chapbook – An Ekphrastic Journey

The Porch Poets – Volume II

National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

This Week: Sean Sexton in the 37th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Louise KennedyJan 27, 20211 min read

This week, Indian River County Poet Laureate Sean Sexton will be featured in the virtual 37th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, “The Rodear Year.” On Saturday, January 29, catch Sean Sexton at 10 am and 5 pm. Please visit their website…

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Naomi Shihab Nye

Louise KennedyJun 18, 20201 min read

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyNVXZ62kHQ This week we bring you award-winning poet Naomi Shihab Nye from San Antonio, Texas. Naomi was one of the distinguished poets featured in our “Voices: Beyond Water and Walls” Poetry & BBQ in 2018. Just wait until you hear how much she values our foundation…

2023-2024 Teen Writing Workshop Kick-Off

2023-2024 Teen Writing Workshop Kick-Off

Sara WilsonAug 16, 20231 min read

We’ll help you get into the college of your dreams. No charge to register! Note: You must pre-register for this event. We have a season of five Writing Workshops for teens this coming season, beginning with our season opening workshop,…

Adult Writing Workshop with Cathy Smith Bowers! – SOLD OUT

Adult Writing Workshop with Cathy Smith Bowers! – SOLD OUT

Louise KennedySep 28, 20213 min read

Our first workshop of the season is here and now open to the public! The Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation is proud to present an Adult Writing Workshop with Cathy Smith Bowers! The workshop will be in person and take place…