Plan B Press began as the brainchild of stevenallenmay, who began the press with Dianne Miller in 1998. Plan B Press evolved out of a poetryzine called "Two Thought Minimum" named for the poetry series where they met in 1996. Dianne was the one with a computer and the desire, stevenallenmay was the one with the idea and the energy. In 2003, Dianne Miller passed control of the press to stevenallenmay and Katy Jean May, who initiated an editorial and geographical shift. Plan B Press was moved to Philadelphia and began publishing multiple titles by a distinctive array of authors. The reach of the press expanded to other states, and in 2005 to other countries. Plan B Press continues to grow and define itself by not only the authors that it publishes, but also by its readers. Initially publishing poets from Central Pennsylvania, Plan B Press has evolved into a more urban-based Press. Our mission is to present an alternative to what other Presses can't or won't do. We explore, promote and present the work of under-published authors, primarily poets; introduce new voices to the literary community; and strengthen ties between language and image. We publish five to ten titles per year. With the exception of two short-fiction chapbooks, they all have been poetry books.
I had a great time at Wolfgangs tonight. Dan Collins was terrific as feature poet. Another great event at the Phoenixville bookstore. Looking forward to the March 1st show.
