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

Our CNY Branch's annual holiday celebration was held at the home of our most gracious host Mary Raineri. Pen Women gathered to celebrate each other and the spirit of the holidays. We discussed plans for the coming year and held a white elephant auction to raise funds for our centennial brunch next October. Mary Raineri's Christmas decorations were, as usual, stunning, artistic, and gorgeous. A wonderful way to reflect on the past year and look forward to what the future holds

A Domain of Her Own , an anthology of art, poetry, and prose has been released by the publisher Pen Women Press. This gorgeous anthology features the work of nearly every member of the CNY Branch, created as a celebratory project for the Branch's approaching 100th anniversary in 2026. Noted California poet Gwynn O'Gara writes of this new collection, "What a way to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Pen Women of Central New York! This anthology is the cake, and the art and wr

Back cover of Panek's new prose and poetry book Auburn writer Bobbie Dumas Panek has a new book, An Apple Is Just a Bird with No Beak ,...

Mary Gardner is shown above second from right bottom row. Mary Gardner reported that "Hinges," a chamber music work for piano, cello,...

Ten members of the CNY Branch of the NLAPW created and read their works in response to the art in the Made in New York exhibition at the...

Joan Applebaum (CNY and Holly, DE Branches) had three pieces accepted into the juried art exhibit of wearable art at the Thousand Islands...

In April, the North Syracuse Public Library invited poet Mary Gardner to give a reading in honor of National Poetry Month. Pen Woman...

Nicole Marie Mastropool released her seventh book of poems, Boneyard Poetry, A Wild Compilation of Poems & Cemetary Photos. In addition,...