Book Launch: The “Don’t Stand So Close To Me” Version

This little box just might have contained advanced copies of my book, BRING NOW THE ANGELS: POEMS.  

The official pub date is April 14. Pre-orders are available now from the University of Pittsburgh, IndieBound, & elsewhere. 

The book’s arrival is exciting, but like so many others celebrating the arrival of a new publication in the midst of COVID-19, I’m re-envisioning how a book launch might look, sound, and feel. I was especially thrilled about the prospect of bringing together several writer-friends and featuring my mom’s recitation of Bengali poetry.  Now the idea seems like a far-fetched dream: to gather with family & friends at a great independent bookstore in Philly, to celebrate our creative pursuits, and then to walk down the block to a nearby pub ready to celebrate some more, elbow to elbow. 

I’d love to retain that community feel…but with the necessary social distance, of course. 

Ideas? Please share them at my public Facebook page - I’d love to hear from you!