Having started writing poetry in 1999, she continuously enjoys the poetry workshops, readings and events NYC offers non-stop. Ruth has been published in various journals, including: Birmingham Poetry Review, Connecticut Review, Creations Magazine, Ibbetson Street, Jabberwock Review, Mobius-The Poetry Magazine, Pacific Review and Poetica. She's also published in a number of anthologies, including: "Home"- Eden Waters Press, "primal sanities! a Tribute to Walt Whitman" - Allbook Books, "Songs of Seasoned Women" - Quadrasoul Inc., "Voices Israel 2007, 2008" and "Writing Outside the Lines"- Long Island Sound Press. On October 15th (Ruth's birthday) 2006, her poem "on yet another birthday" was nominated for a Pushcart prize by Ibbetson Street. For more about Ruth, visit her website: www.ruthsabathrosenthal.moonfruit.com 3rd Ave. and 85th St., NYC