Somondoco Press

Somondoco Press Publishing, small press, poetry, manuscripts, prose, currently representing 10 authors We have published both the short fiction collection and the novel.

Somondoco Press is an aggressive literary publisher producing highly designed, often illustrated books of fiction and poetry from no particular schools except the school of experience. We publish both formal and open forms of poetry. (Until we turn the corner on profit, it's all free verse.) Our books are available through Amazon.com. We are also negotiating for a distributor to better support our

stable of writers and their development in the literary marketplace. We regret that for now we do not have enough staff to accept unsolicited manuscripts. Somondoco Press staff are also associated with producing the annual Sotto Voce Poetry Festival in Shepherdstown (W.Va.). The name comes from a prehistoric town nestled on the slopes of the mountain of the same name in Colombia, where for millennia the residents have mined emeralds. Somondoco was developed by the Muiscas Indians.

"Jesus stumbled and reachedto brace himself against me, is howI explain the hole in my chest,an unexpected concavity whe...
07/21/2024

"Jesus stumbled and reached
to brace himself against me, is how
I explain the hole in my chest,
an unexpected concavity where the wish
bone turns in on itself to keep out the world
rather than hold my heart inside,
the pocket sculpted just deep enough
to fit someone's desperately holy hand
as they passed along the Sad Way..."

I'm so happy my long poem Pectus Excavatum was just published in California Quartely. The journal is special to me since they also accepted the first poem I ever sent out in 1984. I promised to send a new one in 2064.

Writing Prompt: Use this imagery to create a scene: "Drifting down the riverthe stream moves so slowlyI can see each flo...
10/13/2019

Writing Prompt:

Use this imagery to create a scene:

"Drifting down the river
the stream moves so slowly
I can see each flower
if I'm looking closely..."
-- William Heath, The Raft

Tomorrow William Heath will be reading his work at Four Seasons Books, so don't miss out!

Writing Prompt:Describe a character whose favorite quote is this:"Don't trust a sky where every day means rain.Take hold...
10/12/2019

Writing Prompt:

Describe a character whose favorite quote is this:
"Don't trust a sky where every day means rain.
Take hold of what erodes, might wash away.
Totem eyes reflect what can't be seen."
-- Nancy Naomi Carlson, Totem Eyes

Don't miss Nancy in the panel on translation at 1:30 pm in room 103 of Erma Ora Byrd Hall.

Writing Prompt:Inspired by Rosser Caminals' new book The American Seduction, take the time to jot down a few bullet poin...
10/12/2019

Writing Prompt:

Inspired by Rosser Caminals' new book The American Seduction, take the time to jot down a few bullet points about your American experience. Then, when you have five, create a short story that contains at least three of those experiences. Don't go over 1,500 words.

Don't miss Rosser and other prominent authors in their panel on translation at 1:30 pm in room 103 of Erma Ora Byrd Hall.

Writing Prompt:Write a scene based on this quote:"A black bruise stains the mind,a squad of cardinalscurious about my cr...
10/12/2019

Writing Prompt:

Write a scene based on this quote:

"A black bruise stains the mind,
a squad of cardinals
curious about my crooked wrist."
-- Barrett Warner, Hey, Look at Me

We'd love to read your stuff, so tag us if you post it somewhere.

For parking during the Danske Dandridge Festival today, go to A Lot (behind Scarborough Library) or H Lot (in front of t...
10/12/2019

For parking during the Danske Dandridge Festival today, go to A Lot (behind Scarborough Library) or H Lot (in front of the Apartments).

If you have any questions text/call Four Seasons Books at (304) 240-9550.

Today marks the first day of the Danske Dandridge Literary Festival! It'd be really great if you could make it out to se...
10/11/2019

Today marks the first day of the Danske Dandridge Literary Festival! It'd be really great if you could make it out to see some of our authors!

Quote Corner Answer:“The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.”-- F***y Fern, Hungry HusbandsTry your hand again ...
10/10/2019

Quote Corner Answer:

“The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.”
-- F***y Fern, Hungry Husbands

Try your hand again on next Tuesday's Quote Corner!

Take a look and see if you can make it to some of these cool events. We're really excited about the Danske Dandridge Lit...
10/09/2019

Take a look and see if you can make it to some of these cool events. We're really excited about the Danske Dandridge Literary Festival.

Quote Corner:“The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.”Who wrote this? What book did it come from? Take a guess ...
10/08/2019

Quote Corner:

“The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.”

Who wrote this? What book did it come from? Take a guess in the comments below! We will reveal the answer on Thursday!

10/07/2019

Come hear Free State Review editor Barrett Warner Saturday October 12, 11:00 at Shepherd College

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Writing Prompt:Make the absurd absolutely and completely normal in 53 words or less.Put your work in the comments below ...
10/07/2019

Writing Prompt:

Make the absurd absolutely and completely normal in 53 words or less.

Put your work in the comments below so we can see what our prompts get you to write. 😄

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