Quintessential Poetry Network

04/12/2026

The debut poetry collection by Serena Agusto‑Cox, Echoes Carry, was released on April 1, 2026.

Available through Beltway Editions—copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.beltwayeditions.com/new-releases/echoes-carry

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03/08/2026

03/03/2026

Hello, everyone,

Mike Jurkovic's podcast episode (see below) is now in consideration for an Audience Choice Award. If you are interested in voting, please go to http://www.silver-nyc.com/nycpodcastawards/vote/

I'm thrilled to share that the Quintessential Poetry podcast has been nominated for the first-ever New York City (NYC) Podcast Awards in the Best Society and Culture category. On March 13, 2026, the award winners will be announced.

Timeless Classics: Mike Jurkovic—The Poet Who Makes Jazz Sing and Words Swing was submitted for consideration for this specific award. In my continued endeavor to showcase the depth and variety of this project, the Timeless Classics limited series also features compelling interviews with Jacqueline James and John Patrick Robbins, whose episodes have also been nominated for podcasting awards. Each poet added their style, authenticity, and emotional depth to the series, creating a rich and meaningful collection in the Quintessential Poetry archive.

🎧 Nominated Episode —Timeless Classics: Mike Jurkovic —The Poet Who Makes Jazz Sing and Words Swing

Visit https://rss.com/podcasts/quintessential-poetry/2402881 or https://youtu.be/OCNUzYZxAc8 on YouTube to listen.

🎧 John Patrick Robbins—Timeless Classics Episode

Quintessential Poetry Presents John Patrick Robbins—Raw, Unfiltered Poetry From The Mad Editor

Visit https://rss.com/podcasts/quintessential-poetry/2393065 or https://youtu.be/OCNUzYZxAc8 on YouTube to listen.

🎧 Jacqueline James—Timeless Classics Episode

Quintessential Poetry Presents Jacqueline James: God Gave Me Poetry. I Give Back To Help Change The World.
Visit https://rss.com/podcasts/quintessential-poetry/2402906 or https://youtu.be/I-Vq1jHKqTk on YouTube to listen.

🗳️ Full List of Nominees:
https://www.silver-nyc.com/nycpodcastawards



Let Poetry Ring,

Michael Anthony Ingram

12/21/2025

🎙️ TIMELESS CLASSICS EPISODE 3:

JACQUELINE JAMES - God Gave Me Poetry. I Give It Back to Help Change the World.

NY Podcast Association Staff Favorite ⭐

Jacqueline James's poetic gift lay dormant for decades while she raised five children. In 2016, after a medical crisis, her creativity exploded—she wrote 17 books in ONE YEAR. Now releasing her 19th book, Jacqueline proves poetry arrives exactly when it's meant to.

Her mother saved her first poem from third grade, written at age 8. Sixty years later, that gift awakened with unstoppable force.

WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:
- How a dormant gift became 19 books of grace
- Poetry as medicine for seniors with dementia
- Her mission: healing, literacy, and hope
- Why she can't stop—"God gave me this gift, so I must use it"

She writes spiritual poetry, children's books, social justice—and brings it everywhere: senior facilities (slowing dementia), YMCA youth programs, FREE bereavement poems for families.

Poetry that changes you.

WHEN:
Wednesday, December 25, 2025 @ 7:00 PM (CST)'/8:00 PM (EST)

LISTEN:
🎧 www.quintessentialpoetry.com: https://www.quintessentialpoetry.com/s6e472
🎧 https://rss.com/podcasts/quintessential-poetry/2402906/
🎥 https://youtu.be/I-Vq1jHKqTk

📖 BONUS:
Five NEW poems: https://pdflink.to/a930e69d/

ABOUT QP:
Award-nominated podcast: 500+ poets, 450+ episodes, 350K+ listeners globally. Hosted by Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram.

Connect:
📱
📘 Quintessential Poetry
🌐 quintessentialpoetry.com

🏆 Vote for Best Arts & Literature Podcast by Dec 25: https://shorturl.at/EGtV5