Rochester Voice 5:58 a.m.
Monday, April 27, 2026 5:58 am
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ROCHESTER - Rochester author J. L. Long has just released his second poetry collection, The Cancer Cantos.
In the autumn of 2019, the poet's mother was diagnosed with cancer. In the winter of 2019, she underwent chemotherapy and surgery. In October of 2020, the poet's mother died. The Cancer Cantos collection covers that year and beyond, exploring grief, family, resilience, the COVID-19 pandemic, sweet potato casserole, and more.
The official book launch and live reading by the author is scheduled for May 6 at 6 p.m. The reading will be held in the Community Room at the Rochester Public Library, located at 65 S. Main Street in downtown Rochester, with open mic readings from other area authors to follow.
For more information about The Cancer Cantos, please visit www.JLLONGWRITES.com or contact author J. L. Long at jllongwrites@gmail.com. The book is available through Lulu Books as an ebook and paperback (https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/jllongwrites), as well as through Amazon (https://a.co/d/09O4tT1D).
About the Author
Julian (J. L.) Long has published two novels, a novella, a collection of short stories, and two poetry chapbooks, as well as written pieces for some small local publications and the Poetry Society of New Hampshire's anthology, Touchstone. He also hosts a monthly literary salon for writers, Rochester Writers Night. He happily shares his best macaroni and cheese recipes upon request.