Local poet and freelance writer, Tammy Robacker, celebrates and releases her first book of poetry, The Vicissitudes, published by Pearle Publications (click here to order).

The public is invited to join the poet for a special book release, poetry reading, and signing party held Sunday, October 25 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the bellaballs art studio located 747 South Fawcett Ave, Suite B in Tacoma WA, 98402.

Current 2009-10 Urban Grace Poet Laureate of Tacoma, Antonio Edwards, Jr. will be emceeing the poetry event, which is free and open to the public.

Robacker’s collection of poetry, The Vicissitudes, was made possible due to funding by the Tacoma Artists Initiative Program (TAIP) grant awarded to her this past year from the City of Tacoma and the Tacoma Arts Commission.

Actively involved in the South Sound poetry community as a poet, a freelance writer and a volunteer, Robacker also serves as secretary of the board for Puget Sound Poetry Connection and secretary of the board for Exquisite Disarray Publishing, a non-profit literary arts organization that publishes Northwest writers. In 2009, she co-edited a Tacoma poetry anthology, with former Urban Grace Poet Laureate of Tacoma, Bill Kupinse, called, In Tahoma's Shadow: Poems from the City of Destiny. Her poetry has appeared in Plazm, Floating Bridge Review: Pontoon, Word Salad, Pens on Fire, and the Allegheny Review.

Come enjoy this exclusive reading of poetry from Ms. Robacker's new book as well as wine, cake, a live jazz duo, and an opportunity to meet and greet the author! Don't forget to get your signed copy of The Vicissitudes at this event for only $14.95. Only cash and checks will be accepted.