Category Archives: Poet

Audio Poetry Experiment

I’ve been experimenting with the idea of putting some of my poetry into audio format. Every so often I’ll hear someone with a unique voice and think to myself, “Wow! I’d love to have that person read a poem or two!” So I’m looking for portable tools and software (mostly my mobile phone) to captureContinue reading “Audio Poetry Experiment”

“Transmissions” Press Release

28 years later, local poet publishes debut book online San Diego, CA – Author, and San Diego native Christopher Vera announced the publication of a debut poetry collection started 28 years ago, entitled “Transmissions to the Mystic Nebula.” This long-awaited collection of poetry follows the life and relationships of a cyber-poet in the not-to-distant futureContinue reading ““Transmissions” Press Release”

The importance of paper books

I was discussing the topic of the value of paper books with some fellow book lovers on Goodreads and I felt so strongly about the topic, I felt I should share it here. E-books have their place in civilization (as we know it.) They save trees from being cut down. They are (in theory) moreContinue reading “The importance of paper books”

“Transmissions” Paper Version Now Available

Some fans have been asking for a paper version of “Transmissions to the Mystic Nebula.” So be it. And it looks great! The cost is a bit higher because I’d prefer people save the trees (and I’m not making a dime more off the paper version), but I completely understand that feeling of having aContinue reading ““Transmissions” Paper Version Now Available”

Transmissions to the Mystic Nebula eBook Arrives

Its been literally years in the making–I started writing poetry at 15 years old. After years of publishing individual poems in various publications, I decided to voyage into the strange new world of e-publishing. “Transmissions to the Mystic Nebula” is a collection of poems by a lonely cyber-poet in the not-to-distant future who seeks toContinue reading “Transmissions to the Mystic Nebula eBook Arrives”

Carlsbad Library July Poetry Workshop

Carlsbad Library will be hosting a yoga-themed poetry workshop in July.   Melding decades of experience as a writer, writing teacher and coach with ancient principles learned in her yoga practice and training, Anne Marie Welsh will guide participants through exercises that focus the mind, deepen awareness, and open the heart to the infinite streamContinue reading “Carlsbad Library July Poetry Workshop”

Spectulative poetry in the news

We speculative poets (that is, poets that write about subjects that may or may not exist, such as the fantastical or science fiction) sometimes play the role of forgotten stepchildren locked in the basement while “real” poets collect all the fame and glory (in reality there’s not much of either, even for “real” poets!). SoContinue reading “Spectulative poetry in the news”

My Brother, the Reluctant Poet

My brother is serving faithfully in Afghanistan. He was so moved by a recent Fallen Comrade ceremony–a ceremony he has performed several times–he felt the need to write about it, and after reading it, and with his permission, I felt the need to print it. A Sad Tradition By Thomas David Vera II The warriorsContinue reading “My Brother, the Reluctant Poet”