Mykyta Ryzhykh‘s concrete poetry book tombboy, which was released last month had its first raving, full-length review published recently. Peter Mladinic, a poet living in Hobbs, New Mexico wrote a very gracious piece called “Kill the War.”
Peter’s dedication to seeing this poetry book get its recognition is a testament to the type of spirit the world needs right now. Thanks to Peter and LatinosUSA; a publication aimed to promote culture and communication, which publishes in eight languages (Spanish, English, Portuguese, Tagalog, Romanian, Italian, French and Catalan) and in twelve countries (France, Italy, Brazil, USA, Mexico, Argentina, India, Taiwan, France, Turkey, Uruguay, Philippines, on 22 blogs, with 24 editors, and 450 writers.
Mladinic received an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Arkansas in 1985, and taught English for thirty years at New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs. His three previous volumes of poetry: Lost in Lea, Dressed for Winter, and his most recent book, co-authored with Charles Behlen, Falling Awake in Lovington are available from Lea County Museum Press. Homesick Mortician and Files of Information on People Who Don’t Exist are available from BlazeVOX books. Maiden Rock is available from UnCollected Press. Knives on a Table and Voices from the Past were released by Better Than Starbucks. He has also written The Whitestone Bridge and House Sitting.
