Recent happenings at Pocahontas Press

Hello, Readers!

I just wanted to post a quick update as to what's been happening at Pocahontas Press as of late.

This past Saturday (October 3rd), Pocahontas Press attended the Art on the Lawn art fair in Pearisburg, VA as part of the Blacksburg Regional Art Association. We showed (and sold) several of our books that contained illustrations: The Life and Times of Otto K ottO, Robins and Other Messengers: A Spring Journal, and Dancing at Big Vein. We set up and shared a space with fantastic Blacksburg artists, and it was a true delight to spend time with some of the most talented artists in our area.

Author Ira Jacobs and Illustrator Micah Acord (The Life and Times of Otto K ottO) enjoying their time at Art on the Lawn

Other than this, we've been working with local bookstores to set up book signings for some of our recent publications. Nothing is set in stone yet, but look for developments regarding these in the very near future.

Until next time!

Our book mentioned in the Roanoke Times

An article written by Elizabeth McCommon published yesterday in the Roanoke Times mentions Robins and Other Messengers: A Spring Journal. The article references a drawing by Janene Roberts and even cites a passage from one of Patrick Simpson's poems.

Link here:
http://www.roanoke.com/news/nrv/columns/journal/wb/219611

The article discusses the author's (beautifully written) experiences with robins, as well as the laws protecting songbirds. Please check it out!

New Intern at Pocahontas Press

Hello Readers,

My name is Brian Ivasauskas, and I have recently begun work at Pocahontas Press. I am a senior, majoring in Marketing and minoring in Creative Writing at Virginia Tech.

We've decided to get the blog up and running again, so look for several updates in the coming weeks and months. I will be keeping everyone posted on the happenings at Pocahontas Press, including new publications, special events, and awards and recognitions received by the company.

In the meantime, feel free to check out our latest publications:

From Lion to Eagle by Robert van Luyn
A memoir written about the author's transition from Dutchman to American. In this work, he documents his experiences as an immigrant, transitions into American college life, and eventual graduation and entrance into the workforce. He includes documents and photographs from his times to enhance the experience.

The Life and Times of Otto K ottO by Ira Jacobs (illustrated by Micah Acord)
This political satire stars the cartoon dog, Otto K ottO. Dogs lead busy lives, but none lead one quite as busy as Otto. Join him in his Presidential race against the incumbent Dubya and follow him as he goes for the gold in the Olympic doggie-paddle event. The illustrations provided by Micah Acord add to the work.

Robins and Other Messengers: A Spring Journal by Patrick Simpson (illustrated by Janene Roberts)
This lyrical journal documents the speaker's thoughts and feelings as the season changes from Winter to Spring. All of the major events are well-narrated and explained through beautiful imagery and resonating diction. The delicate drawings done by Janene Roberts sweeten the experience as they relate to the poems perfectly.

If you're interested in any (or all) of these books, please contact us at pocahontas.press@vt.edu.

Until next time!