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Name:  Maralee

Location:  Oregon

Age:  59

Pets:  N/A

Favorite Poet:  Lorna Crozier

Favorite Poem:  Mildred

How long have you been writing poetry?: I have been writing seriously for almost four years now. I have always written poetry but not for publication before.

What/Who inspires you to write?: Nature, people, and all the little details of living

Favorite Quote or Motto: "Our work is our altar." - Linda Hogan

Writing Awards, Publications, and other Achievements: I have been published in many magazines, including Anthology, Windfall, Exit Thirteen, Beginnings, Write On, and will be publishedthis spring in BathTub Gin. I have won three prized for my poems. The lastest being the Anthology 2003 poetry prize. I have also won a first place in Shadow Poetry Summer contest, and first place in Beginnings contest.

Looking Back, Facing Forward by Maralee Gerke ISBN 1-932447-00-8 $10.00 + shipping

Additional Poet Information: N/A