Marlou Newkirk

Here's to 2026!

I'm thrilled to share that my poem "Fire & Ice" recently received a CT Press Club Award for Best Poem!

I'm delighted to be continuing to do book signings for my award-winning poetry collection, This and That and an Ice Cream Sundae: Reflections in Poems from Age 86. One of this year's highlights was doing a signing at Barnes & Noble!

A special honor over the course of this writing journey is the Westport Museum of Contemporary Art inviting me back five time to read from my book.

Thanks you to everyone who has attended online or in person the lecture I give "It's Never Too Late!"

It's true, it's never too late to fulfill your dreams. You may run into bumps but keep moving forward. I hope your year is going well!

Warmly, Marlou

Poetry Book reviews

Robin H. Phillips, Editor of Fairfield Magazine

"Marlou is such a gifted writer -- whether it's prose or poetry -- her work always has a profound effect on me. Her intelligence, wit, and meaningful musings on life will stay with you for a long time to come."

Megan Smith-Harris, Editor of Wilton Magazine

Robin H. Phillips, Editor of Fairfield Magazine

“Wonderful! Relatable inspiring poems full of whimsy, depth and insight. Marlou definitely has the soul of a poet!"

Gabi Coatsworth award-winning author

Barbara Wilkov specialist at BookTrib

I loved this book of poems, that encompassed the thoughtful, the furious, and the funny. The poem about ice cream sundaes is evocative and poignant."

Barbara Wilkov specialist at BookTrib

“I LOVE LOVE Marlou’s writing!”

"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." ~ Arthur Ashe

Here's to 2026!

Poetry Book reviews

Robin H. Phillips, Editor of Fairfield Magazine

Robin H. Phillips, Editor of Fairfield Magazine

Robin H. Phillips, Editor of Fairfield Magazine

Megan Smith-Harris, Editor of Wilton Magazine

Robin H. Phillips, Editor of Fairfield Magazine

Robin H. Phillips, Editor of Fairfield Magazine

Gabi Coatsworth award-winning author

Barbara Wilkov specialist at BookTrib

Barbara Wilkov specialist at BookTrib

Barbara Wilkov specialist at BookTrib

Barbara Wilkov specialist at BookTrib

Barbara Wilkov specialist at BookTrib

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