http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taxSGA7EwVQ I recently partnered with Vermont Humanities on their Words in the Woods program to read poems from my new book, Bluebird. Typically, they offer writing workshops in various state parks throughout Vermont, but this year, we decided to film…
I recently sat down (virtually) with the folks at Literary North to talk about meditation, poetry, life on the farm, and my new collection of poetry, Bluebird. You can read the whole interview here. Thanks to Rebecca and Shari for all…
Join James Crews for a 3-week long exploration of mindfulness and writing. Each Saturday starting May 16th, we'll meet at 1pm EDT via Zoom to share and discuss writing--and to generate our own pieces. Participants will support and encourage each…
Watch Naomi Shihab Nye read her poem, "Shoulders," from Healing the Divide: Poems of Kindness and Connection. Thanks for the shout-out, Naomi! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_UEsXst-MA
My newest collection of poetry, Bluebird, is now available for pre-order online, but I encourage everyone to order from your local independent bookstore whenever you can! Bluebird is all about life on part of an organic farm where I live with my husband…
I just wanted to let you all know about an upcoming workshop I'll be teaching in Bennington, Vermont on Saturday, 3/28 from 10am-12:30pm. I've copied the details below; if you're interested, please email me to hold your place, and I'll…
A few readers have asked for the text of this poem, which doesn't yet appear in a book. Please feel free to read, print, and share as you wish! Belonging by James Crews Instead of giving yourself slowly away in…
Maria Popova, the wonderful mind behind Brain Pickings, has chosen my anthology, Healing the Divide: Poems of Kindness and Connection, as one of her favorite books of 2019. I'm humbled and grateful to be on the same list with folks like Ross…
Elizabeth Berg has been talking up my anthology, Healing the Divide: Poems of Kindness and Connection in The Week and The Chicago Tribune. I'm so humbled by her wonderful support. Here's what she had to say, with links below: "If you think you don't like poetry,…
Please take a look at my review of Barbara Crooker's wondrous new book of poetry, Some Glad Morning, published at The Christian Century: https://www.christiancentury.org/review/books/poems-hope-gratitude-and-perspective