Come out in January for the first local book launch reading!
In Tongue in Ink, her fifth poetry collection, Shannon Laws explores themes of time, identity, and emotion through vivid imagery and thoughtful reflection. Paired with original collage art by Kathleen McKeever, this collection captures the fleeting beauty of nature while evoking transformation and quiet moments of revelation. Each poem resonates beyond the page.
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Celebrating Corridor Zine: Volume 30 Highlights
Corridor Vol. 30—August 2025 is a milestone celebration of everything this zine stands for: voices unguarded, art unfiltered, and a shared sense of wonder. This month’s theme—belonging where I don’t belong—echoes through every poem, collage, and memory.
Corridor vol 29: Discover Local Poetry and Art Events This Summer
From beloved classics to new summer surprises, the calendar is packed. It’s a vibrant, active season here in our corner of the world—and Corridor is excited to be part of the energy. Special thank you to the seven distributors for volunteering time and energy to help distribute Corridor. Corridor wouldn’t travel nearly as far without your efforts.
Eyes Open
One night after the open mic, we took note and began to speculate who these mysterious people could be. What was their story? Did they know each other? Were they once married? My favorite theory was it was God, curious about the Bellingham Poetry scene.
Corridor for December
The magical December volume of the poetry zine Corridor will be out next weekend. On the cover is a picture aligned with the old saying “visualize world peace”. Found art is hope incarnated. It hopes that whoever finds it will be slightly better, their vector adjusted perhaps by one degree towards “Better.” Whatever “better” isContinueContinue reading “Corridor for December”
September’s Corridor
Feeling the urge to contribute a poem? Contact me via this website or email poems directly to shannon.chickadee@gmail.com. Ten poems are in each volume. This is a limited edition FREE zine, found in random local stores around Whatcom County.
This month’s contributors are pretty dang impressive.
Corridor Vol 4 will knock you out!
CORRIDORJuly’s edition will blow your mind! Touching on topics about justice for all or some, tender relationships, and choice.
June’s “Corridor” is OUT
You can find it in local shops around Bellingham starting this week.Volume 3 featured poemsFIGHTER PILOTS OF THE APOCALYPSETRICK RIDERDenise du Maurier, Washington/Minnesota, U.S. AT THE DROP OFC.J. Prince, Washington, U.S. THE VIEWGANDERYES ANDDuncan Shields, British Columbia, Canada THE MAESTRO VISITS FUKUSHIMAthreat“Body/Today”, Published 2020Kathleen McKeever, Washington, U.S. FOUR MINUS THREETHE BACK OF MY HAND“You LoveContinueContinue reading “June’s “Corridor” is OUT”
Corridor Zine Seeks Poems
After two months and two editions, the zine “Corridor” is off and running! Have you found a copy yet? Here is a peek at the covers. Please send in your original poem and/or art by June 15 to be in the next volume.
Poetry Club Talks…Seamus Heaney Pt2
Ron guides Poetry Club through another riveting discussion on select poems by Seamus Heaney. Amory and Linda share their experience of attending a reading by Heaney while visiting Ireland.
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