A book, Poems for Las Vegas, the profits of which will be sent to funds that benefit the victims and families. Available at local bookstores with poetry readings. Poems were written by:

Michelle Bombardier is a Northwest poet whose work has appeared in Atlanta Review, Bellevue Literary Review, Raven Chronicles, Artemis, Fourth River, Poetry International Online and nearly 30 others.

Kent Chadwick is a poet living on Bainbridge Island. He self-published God comes to us like a caterpillar: Jesus’ stories retold for kids and A Balance of Shadows: Gregg Chadwick’s Paintings through Wisdom Press in 2010.

Jennifer (Jenny) Coates moved to Bainbridge Island with her husband Samuel Brody, a classical pianist, and now 17-year-old daughter, Cymbeline Brody, in 2006.

Cathy Cuenin is retired from nursing and tug-boating, and now enjoys painting, writing, and reflections on soul matters.

Marsha Cutting is a semi-retired psychologist from Bainbridge Island who sails, advocates for disability issues, and is involved in anti-racism and environmental work.

John Davis is the author of two collections, Gigs and The Reservist. His work has appeared recently in DMQ Review, Iron Horse Literary Review, One and Rio Grande Review. He teaches high school and performs in blues bands.

Neil Doherty is a retired economics professor from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He favors traditional rhyming and metric verse and writes on a variety of subjects, including science (an avid reader) and religion (a skeptic). He lives on Bainbridge Island with his wife Caroline and dog Codie.

Carol Despeaux Fawcett earned her MFA degree from Goddard College. She is an award-winning poet whose work has appeared in many journals.

Amy K. Genova is a new resident of Poulsbo and has several poems published in a variety of journals.

Bev Hanson’s creative outlet focused solely on digital art and photography until she became the coordinator for Ars Poetica (art and poetry combination) in Kitsap County for two years.

Sharon E. Svendsen’s fiction, articles, and more than 200 poems have been published in literary magazines and many other periodicals and anthologies.

Val Tollefsen is a retired trial lawyer currently completing his term as mayor of Bainbridge Island. He has often found peace and meaning in the poetry of others and is honored to have made a seventeen syllable contribution to this healing gesture.

Diane Walker is a contemplative photographer, painter, playwright, and poet who produces a daily blog of poems and photos (www.facebook.com/contemplativephotography). A former Seattle marketing executive, Walker lives on Bainbridge Island and serves as volunteer station manager for Bainbridge Community Broadcasting.

Jeff Wenker is a writer and winemaker. He worked last year in the Barossa Valley, South Australia, a region featured in his latest novel, The Russian Books.