Carolyn Clark's poem "Blood Coming Out of Her Betsy Ross" will be the featured poem as "Best in Show" in the forthcoming issue of the Altadena Poetry Review 2026 . Clark's poem was created in ekphrastic response to artist Marcie Brozyna's painting Pro Patria Mori , on exhibit in the Schweinfurth Art Center's "Made in New York" exhibition in Auburn, New York. Carolyn read her new work at a special event of NLAPW CNY Branch poets and "Made in New York" exhibitors at the Schwein

Coni Koepfinger's new play, Unspoken Acts, was just released by Next Stage Press. Koepfinger's play looks at the tragic circumstances of Dale Delaney, a disfigured loner, who finally finds companionship and comfort in befriending a lonely priest who is unsure of his position. Trust is gained as Dale confides in Fr. Frank then is shattered within the sanctity of the confessional. Although the details of Dale’s sordid past are circumstantial, an angry jury holds this poor soul