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We are looking to meet other local poets who would like to workshop each other's work, share the work of their favorite writers, attend readings together and maybe even give each other inspiration writing assignment. Look for a meetup to be schedu

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Name Location Date joined
Lupe
I pledged
 Hi Ya'll Lets get involve 
Oak Grove, MO Jul 7, 2008
Interests: Poetry
Shawnee, KS Jun 10, 2008
Tom
I pledged
Tom
 I like to recycle, and I also sell on e-bay. I am a disabled vet with time on my hands and its fun to discover new things and new people. 
Independence, MO Mar 24, 2008
Elaine R
Interests: Poetry, Writers, Philosophy
Excelsior Springs, MO Mar 22, 2008
Melody
 Hello! I'm Melody, and I'm a Pampered Chef consultant, cook, and anime fan. Quite the combination, huh? 
Lenexa, KS Feb 16, 2008
Interests: Poetry
Independence, MO Jan 17, 2008
Jen Harris
I pledged
 I want these local meetups because I want to meet people with common interests and career goals. I am one half of the happiest lesbian couple in Overland Park, KS. My partner and I have been together for going on 3 years. 
Overland Park, KS Dec 22, 2007
Kent
I pledged
 Hello :) I want to be involved in art community with other artists. I have a variety of artistic interests from drawing, painting, photography and modeling. 
Kansas City, MO Nov 2, 2007
Teresa
I pledged
 I've been living with my natural hair for 5 years, and can say I love it. I've had my struggles and moments, but through it all I've managed to learn my hair and adapt to it. I'd like to meet others who are enduring their natural hair journey. 
Kansas City, KS Oct 31, 2007
Archuleta Chisolm
 I want these local Meetups because I am trying to connect with other writers and poets. 
Kansas City, MO Oct 13, 2007
Sheila Madonia
 I attend Park University, pursuing a double Major- English and History with a minor in Fine Arts. I should have my degrees in '09. I am a published poet and a writer I classify my work as fiction although I believe "is much truth in fiction." 
Kansas City, MO Oct 12, 2007
Ryan
 I'm a graphic designer and writer at a Design Group in Westport, and I'm also membership chair of AIGA, the Professional Association for Design, Kansas City Chapter. www.kansascity.aiga.org 
Kansas City, MO Sep 29, 2007
Misty
 I am a 24 year old female and have been diagnosed since 1994. 
Independence, MO Sep 26, 2007
Shawnee, KS Sep 5, 2007
Humble Caterpillar
Kansas City, MO Aug 28, 2007
Drew
Kansas City, MO Aug 28, 2007
Evan
 Being creative is FUN! 
Interests: Poetry, Painter, Art, Art Modeling
Prairie Village, KS Aug 22, 2007
Leigh Ann
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Lawrence, KS Aug 18, 2007
sandman
 Why not? My poetry may not be as artful as paint strokes with a horsehair brush on canvas, though. I seem to end up with more of a paintball gun pattern! ;} 
Interests: Poetry
Kansas City, MO Aug 17, 2007
Rus
Rus
Interests: Poetry, Writers, Entrepreneur
Overland Park, KS Aug 11, 2007
molly
 I want these local Meetups because we need fresh perspective and criticism in order to thrive as writers 
Lawrence, KS Aug 7, 2007
Overland Park, KS Aug 1, 2007
Ben
Ben
Interests: Poetry
Lawrence, KS Jul 16, 2007
Sidney
 I want these local Meetups because I enjoy writing and I often feel that my age and my school hold me back from experiencing different things of writing. 
Kansas City, MO Jul 15, 2007
Angela Carmack
 My name is Angela and I would like to know more about this. 
Kansas City, KS Jul 1, 2007
Lola Nation
 Hi my name is Lola - I am seeking writing gatherings for poetry and short stories. 
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Kansas City, MO May 21, 2007
Shanna Sandmoen
 Hello! I'm 24 and a long time Buffy and Angel fan. I'm looking forward to meeting other fans of the show in KC. I'm also into Fiona Apple, Ryan Adams, Tori Amos, Dead Like Me, Sliders, Roswell, Terry Goodkind, e e cummings, vegetarianism, dogs, etc. 
Kansas City, MO May 21, 2007
Interests: Poetry
Kansas City, MO May 14, 2007
 I want these local Meetups because it's good to have a network with like minds. Check out www.kcll.invisionplus.net to read and congregate with other kansas city poets. 
Interests: Poetry
Kansas City, MO Apr 12, 2007
Dina Johnson
 I want these local Meetups because I write poetry and have been published before and would like to be in the company of great literary minds. I would like to share and listen as well. 
Kansas City, KS Apr 5, 2007
cookie
 I want these local Meetups because I enjoy working in a workshop setting. 
Kansas City, MO Mar 29, 2007
Shawnee, KS Mar 2, 2007
chelsea
I pledged
Kansas City, MO Mar 2, 2007
Steve Cambridge
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Kansas City, MO Feb 8, 2007
Abigail Jones
Kansas City, MO Feb 3, 2007
Shawnie
Kansas City, MO Jan 19, 2007
Kansas City, MO Jan 17, 2007
Interests: Poetry
Kansas City, MO Jan 10, 2007
Steve Hare
 Hi, I'm a music-minister, song-writer, poet. I've been called by the Lord as a missionary to the prisoners and have been teaching, preaching, and leading worship in a correctional facility for the past ten+ years. I also lead poetry discussion groups 
Interests: Poetry
Kansas City, MO Jan 10, 2007
Interests: Poetry
Kansas City, MO Jan 10, 2007
 Hello Everyone! 
Kansas City, MO Jan 10, 2007
Jason
Kansas City, MO Jan 10, 2007
Erin
 I just became the proud mother of Andrew last October. I hope to start being more active once Andrew gives me time to think straight! 
Kansas City, MO Jan 10, 2007
Cattalk11
 Hi! I'm working on a collection of short stories and a collection of poetry. Workshopping pieces for feedback is of interest to me. Revise, revise, revise.... 
Interests: Poetry, Environment, Writers
Kansas City, MO Jan 10, 2007
Larry Johnson
 I want these local Meetups because: Even though my passion has always been writing, I chose not to immerse myself lest I seem 'unrealistic'. I recently accepted a position with a publishing company & I am ready to take the quixotic plunge. 
Kansas City, MO Dec 30, 2006
Marisha
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Lenexa, KS Dec 10, 2006
Larry Ron Kali
 Hello everyone, I am so pleased to be here. For over ten years I've been writing, and I've just begun to step out into the public as a work in progress. I have a deep passion for the written word, and I am most inspired by real life situations. 
Interests: Poetry, Writers
Kansas City, MO Oct 20, 2006
Kansas City, MO Sep 21, 2006
Marie
 Hmm-- I like that no sappy self help poetry allowed! I think this might be the poetry group I would like to be a part of. Now hopefully it will grow. I am a person with many attached responsibilities, although have time to amuse myself with the art o 
Lees Summit, MO Aug 8, 2006
Michael
 Child of the Beat am I. Seeking social change and revolution thru the power of prose. "America, when will you be angelic?" If not now, when? If not us, then who? 
Interests: Poetry, Martial Arts, Punk
Mission, KS Aug 8, 2006
michael tommer
 im michael tommer. im 25 and from kck. im single. im a writer and working on my autobiography now. im also a poet and musician. im the organizer of the kansas city poetry group. id love to hear from any of you that want to know more about me. 
Interests: Poetry
Kansas City, KS Aug 8, 2006
Larry Da'Vol
Interests: Poetry
Overland Park, KS Aug 8, 2006
Lenah
 I want local Writers Meetups because ..am a student of writers bureau and would like to write both fiction and non fiction articles.. i need ideas!!!!! 
Kansas City, MO Jul 18, 2006
Kristen
 I want local Writers Meetups because since I graduated from college and began working full-time, I have less time to write, no writing classes to attend, and I have put my craft on the back burner--my creativity needs to be unleashed!!!! 
Lawrence, KS Jun 27, 2006
Overland Park, KS Sep 10, 2005
 I've been writing poems since I knew how to write. (maybe not masterpieces, but poems all the same!) I love reading new and classic poets and finding voices and styles I connect with. 
Interests: Poetry
Kansas City, MO Sep 10, 2005
Kansas City, MO Sep 10, 2005
 I'm just searching for events within KC where I can do to read/hear good poetry to gain exposure and use for resourses. 
Interests: Poetry
Kansas City, MO Sep 10, 2005
Overland Park, KS Sep 10, 2005
Scott Faubion
I pledged
 I moved to Kansas City, MO, a few years ago and grew up in St. Joseph. I work in publications and write poetry outside of work. I was excited to just have a poetry collection accepted for publication! Love to meet other out-going types in the area! 
Interests: Poetry, Halloween
Kansas City, MO Sep 10, 2005
 I am a student of Astrology who has studied it for over 30 years.I am more interested in the philosophy of astrology as opposed to doing readings. My favorite author is Dane Rudhyar. I am on the web at www.firegod.org 
Interests: Poetry, Astrology
Kansas City, MO Sep 10, 2005
RanjTheObscure
 KCK writer, photographer, artist, cyclist. http://65.64.114.185/poetry_files.html 
Interests: Poetry, Bicycling
Kansas City, MO Sep 10, 2005
Kansas City, MO Sep 10, 2005
Chloe
Kansas City, MO Sep 10, 2005
will
 I am a poet, publisher and musician. My first book "Terra" was released in 2004. I can often be found pottering around behind the counter at Prospero's Books (www.prosperosbookstore.com) or lurking in the dusky watering holes of 39th Street. 
Interests: Poetry
Kansas City, MO Aug 19, 2005
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