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Hosted by Kari Tauring
Featuring Ben Connelly
Nordic Moon Press announces the US Book Launch for David de Young's first collection of poetry, A FLASH OF INSIGHT AND OTHER POEMS at Bryant Lake Bowl in Minneapolis on Tuesday, April 24th at 7 p.m. along with Nordic Roots author Kari Tauring and musical guest Ben Connelly.
As part of the US launch of the book, de Young will make his first visit to Minneapolis in over 5 years to present poems from the collection as well as new poems and commentary. "Im excited to share this work in the city where I lived for 25 years," said de Young, "but Im also excited just to return and see dearly-missed friends and old colleagues. The BLB was a favorite entertainment venue when I lived in Minneapolis, so I am thrilled to hold our launch party there."
David de Young, best known as founder and long-time editor of the Arts & Entertainment website HowWasTheShow.com, moved to Finland in 2012 where he now lives with his wife and two children. Living as an ex-pat and settling into family life allowed him to finish the assembly of a 70-poem volume that he has been cobbling together since 1984. Completed in November 2017, he published the book via his new publishing cooperative, Nordic Moon Press. "I am deeply grateful and excited that these poems are finally seeing the light of day," said de Young of the book. "Publication of these early and middle period poems opens up for me the chance to explore a more mature kind of poetry I have been writing since becoming a father and husband."
The early evening program will conclude with a social hour and book signing. Attendees will get $6 off the price of the book with their paid admission. This event is jointly sponsored by Nordic Moon Press and HowWasTheShow.com.
Praise for A Flash of Insight:
"In his collection of poetry that spans over three decades, de Young deftly reconstructs a captivating and familiar universe populated with keen at times, whimsical insights on love, loss, pain, delight, and personal growth." - Michael Leggs, author of Advance the Engine Summer
"Love, loss, the inevitability of time and change de Young's flashes of insight recognize the moments of grace that define us all." - Susan Van Kirk, author of The Endurance Mysteries
"Focusing on the human condition of love in all its forms, the sequence of the poems allows the reader to grow with the poet into that ultimate sort of love a parent has for a child." - Kari Tauring, author, musician, educator
Kari Tauring is a Nordic roots musician, educator, performer and author of "The Runes: A Deeper Journey," edited by de Young.
Ben Connelly was a member of the well-loved Twin Cities band Steeplejack and has released several solo albums. Now an ordained Zen Priest, Connelly is the author of a book on Zen, "Inside the Grass Hut" from Wisdom Publications.
"A Flash of Insight" is available in paperback, Kindle and audiobook formats online wherever fine books are sold and at Nat's Uptown Books in Uptown Minneapolis.
Nordic Moon Press: http://www.nordicmoonpress.com
Press Release: https://nordicmoonpress.com/2018/02/22/us-book-launch-for-david-de-youngs-a-flash-of-insight-and-other-poems/
David de Young: http://www.daviddeyoung.com
Kari Tauring: http://www.karitauring.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nordicmoonpress/
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2098355323730130/
Twitter: @nordicmoonpress
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LocationBryant Lake Bowl Cabaret Theater (View)
810 W Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408
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