Without Halos

In 1983, Frank helped found the literary magazine, Without Halos as well as its publishing organization, the Ocean County Poets Collective, He served as editor-in-chief from 1985 through 1995.

Volume I
Founded in fall 1983
Editor: Wayne Toensmann with staff Gus Acevedo, Frank Finale, and others
Cover art: Deborah Huacuja
Ocean County Poets Collective formed to support the Magazine.
Volume II (1984)
Editor-in-Chief: Lynn A. Becker
Cover Art: Matt Jannicelli
Poets: Hal Sirowitz, Barbara Holland, Ronald Smits....
Volume III (1985) in color
Editor-in-Chief: Frank Finale
Cover Art: Steven Stacy
Poets: Lyn Lifshin, Arthur Winfield Knight, Jean Hollander, Sallie Bingham.....
Volume IV (1986) in color
Editor-in-Chief: Frank Finale
Art Editor: Harold Stacy
Cover Art: Nannette Finkel
Poets: Sue Walker, Madeline Tiger, Emily Glen, Geraldine C. Little, Peter Murphy...
Volume V (1987)
Editor-in-Chief: Frank Finale
Art Editor: Harold Stacy
Cover Art: Deborah R. Huacuja
Poets: Susan Clements, David Roskos, A.D. Winans, Martha M. Vetreace...
Volume VI (1988)
Editor-in-Chief: Frank Finale
Art Editor: Harold Stacy
Cover Art:Deborah R. Huacuja
Poets: J.B. Goodenough, Harold Witt, Kathleen Spivack, Karl Elder, Shirley Warren.....
Volume VII (1989) Flat-spine, Glossy Cover
Editor-in-Chief: Frank Finale
Art Editor: Harold Stacy
Cover Art: Deb Lynn
First "Roots of Poetry" issue Featured Geraldine C. Little with essay and poems
Poets: Lora Dunetz, Gail White, Paula Newcomer, Rich Youmans, Donna Sharp...
Volume VIII (1991) Flat-spine, Glossy Cover featured in Poet's Market
Editor-in-Chief: Frank Finale
Art/Design: Harold Stacy, Debbie Del Prete
Cover Art: Susan Field
"Roots of Poetry" featured Stephen Dunn with Essay and Poems
Poets: K. Subach, Lois Hirshkowitz, Carol Becker, Thomas Reiter, Gayle Elen Harvey....
Volume IX (1992) Falt Spine, Glossy Cover
Editor-in-Chief: Frank Finale
Art/Design: Barbara Finale, Debbie Del Prete
Cover Art: Susan Field
"Women in Poetry" Shirley Warren, Carol Becker, Jean Hollander, Madeline Tiger and Paula Newcomer
Poets: William Doreski, M.J. Abell, Alan Britt, Robert Cooperman...
Volume X (1993) Flat-spine, Glossy Cover
Editor-in-Chief: Frank Finale
Art Editor: Barbara Finale
Cover Art: Susan Field
"Roots of Poetry" featured Alicia Osteriker with essay and poems
Poets: Marvin Soloman, Michael J. Bugeja, Serena Fusek, Simon Perchik, Charles Rafferty, Sander Zulauf...
Volume XI (1994) Flat-spine, Glossy Cover
Editor-in-Chief: Frank Finale
Art Editor: Barbara Finale
Cover Art: Diana Cross
"Roots of Poetry" featured Theodore Weiss with essay and poems
Poets: C.B. Follett, Philip Murray, Margaret Diorio, Linda Ashear, Robert Funge..
Volume XII (1995) Flat-spine, Glossy Cover
Editor-in-Chief: Barbara Finale
Advisor: Frank Finale
Cover Art: Katie Stacy
"Roots of Poetry" featured Toi Derricotte with essay and poems
Poets: John Dickson, Therese Halscheid, Nancy G. Westerfield, Rod Farmer, Duane Locke.....