Kathy Ashby Artist Writer Poet

My debut poetry collecting is called, From the Rim of the Bowl". I recited my poem "Dust" at the Bracebridge Public Library the evening of April 10th. Some comments, "Fabulous", "Phenomenal", "Loved it".

It was a good crowd that asked great questions. I read my poems from my debut collection, From the Rim of the Bowl published by Silver Bow, B.C. Guest poets were Wendie Donabie and David Bruce Patterson. I also introduced the latest Chicken Soup from the Soul book, Mothers and Daughters. My story, A Man's Profession is in it. I am very proud of that.

The sound of falling water is a peaceful sound, music for the soul.

I just watched Lloyd Walton's film. The Teaching Rocks. Very good and hope to watch more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Posv5ZJaync

I am so grateful to have my story published in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Mothers & Daughters. Find it at your local bookstore or online: https://bit.ly/3wh8xaB

For International Women's Day, I gave a talk and video presentation at the Chancery Art Gallery in Bracebridge. Nice crowd. The picture on the screen is one me blowing glass at the Harbourfront Craft Studios, June 1974. I talked about being an artist for 50 years, a writer and a poet. Then I read 3 of my poems from my debut collection, From the Rim of the Bowl. On the table are my new Poetry Books, new Chicken Soup Mothers and Daughters and my first novel, Carol A Woman's Way. It was a very successful evening. I'm still glowing.

THE BOOKS HAVE ARRIVED! LIVE READING for International Women’s Day at the Chancery Art Gallery, Bracebridge, on Friday, March 8th 5 p.m. LIVE READING for Poetry Month at the Bracebridge Public Library on Wednesday, April 10th 6-7 pm. Kathy will be reading from her new Poetry Collection, From the Rim of the Bowl and her story in Chicken Soup from the Soul, Mothers and Daughters. Books will be available.