- Alfred Dorn began writing poetry at age ten after reading James Russell Lowell’s “Aladdin.” A prolific, widely published writer of metrical verse, he is the author of Voices From Rooms,and From Cells To Mindspace, both published in 1997 by Somers Rocks Press; and Claire And Christmas Village, issued by Pivot Press in 2002. He is the coordinator of the World Order of Narrative and Formalist Poets Contest, which offers large cash awards for the best metrical entries. Dr. Dorn’s interests include art history, philosophy, travel, antiques, and psychic research
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Jared Carter’s Book
Jared Carter’s book, Cross this Bridge at a Walk, is now available from Wind Publications in Kentucky.
Its sixteen narrative poems recount incidents in America’s history from the Revolution to the present, with cameo appearances by Mother Ann Lee, Emily Dickinson, Scott Joplin, and Bix Beiderbecke.
To read sample poems from the book, go to “Coxey’s Army,” “Spirea,” or “Jesus Walking on the Water.”
Alred Dorn’s Book
We offer to anyone who contributes $20 or more to The New Formalist a free hard copy of Alfred Dorn’s latest book, Visits and Vistas, signed by the author. This book is a limited edition of 50 signed and numbered copies, and only 20 of them remain available. They will be given to contributors on a first-come, first-served basis. Copies of Alfred Dorn’s earlier books are offered by on-line booksellers for prices as high as $175, and signed copies of his books are very scarce. Don’t delay!




