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Anny Ballardini

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ANNY BALLARDINI lives in Bolzano, Italy. She grew up in New York, lived in New Orleans, Buenos Aires, Florence. A poet, translator and interpreter, she also teaches high school; edits Poet’s Corner, an online poetry site; and writes a blog: Narcissus Works. She has translated several contemporary poets into Italian and English. Her book of poems, Opening and Closing Numbers, was published by Moria Press in 2005. She received her MFA, Master in Fine Arts (Creative Writing) in August, 2008, from UNO, University of New Orleans.

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	Opening and Closing Numbers 4.63 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2005	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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message 8: by Anny

Nov 17, 2009 09:44PM

Hi dear Steve, how are you doing? Do I still have your email address?
Cheers, Anny

S. K. wrote: "Hi Anny

Long time no hear. What's cooking?

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Steve KK"

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message 7: by S. K.

Nov 17, 2009 02:15PM

Hi Anny

Long time no hear. What's cooking?

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message 6: by Anne

Jun 08, 2009 07:13AM

Hi Anny,
Nice to meet you. May I recommend a wonderful poetry collection which you might enjoy--and no, it is not mine! It's HOW TO MAKE A MUMMY, by Michael Smith who holds MFA from Notre Dame.
I do, however, have a short story collection just out, WHAT YOU LONG FOR, which I will also recommend. I'll check out your poetry, too!
Happy Writing,
Anne

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message 5: by Clark

May 09, 2009 10:52AM

Nice to become your friend. It appears that you do book reviews like I do. Very nice indeed.

Clark Isaacs

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message 4: by Susan

Nov 30, 2008 07:34AM

Hi, Anny! Thanks for adding me to your list. I have been working on a long essay about the Greek myth of Demeter and Persephone in very recent poetry by American women. Do the myths figure in your poems? Susan J

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message 3: by Jeannie

Nov 04, 2008 01:29PM

Hi Anny and thanks for adding me! I wish you a bountiful Thanksgiving.
Blessings,
Jeannie

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message 2: by Bruce

Aug 05, 2008 06:38AM

Nice to meet you Anny. Tried to download your book from http://www.moriapoetry.com/ebo... but nothing happened.
Sounds like your having a fascinating life. Best, Bruce

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