(estimated reading time 1 minute 42 seconds) When I volunteered to write poems for Matriarch, a tribute album to Hazel Dickens and Alice Gerrard, I knew a little about Hazel’s music (mostly from Matewan and Harlan County USA) but I … Continued
I had a chance to talk with Melvin Hinton during the WORT pledge drive on June 9th. I read a couple of poems, revealed how very little I know about Wallace Stegner, and generally loved being at my absolute favorite … Continued
This might be the best review any of my books will ever get. Even if you’ve already read the book, or you have no plans to read the book no matter what anyone says, read this interview. It’s engaging, warm, … Continued
I’ve long admired Nick Ripatrazone’s writing so was thrilled to see him review The Book of Hulga for U.S. Catholic. He singled out the poem “Phenomenology of Sow” as a poem that “contains lines that capture O’Connor’s uncanny ability to … Continued
I had a great time talking with Becky Holmes of The Isthmus about The Book of Hulga. She said right away that she didn’t want to write a straight-up review of the book because she didn’t feel familiar enough with … Continued
Poets Cynthia Marie Hoffman and Nick Lantz run this terrific site about poetry project books. They’ve interviewed poets including Nickole Brown, Nicky Beer, Rachel Richardson, Amy Newman, Shane McCrae, and me. I talk about how Hulga came to be, working … Continued
I was thrilled to record one of the crown of sonnets from The Book of Hulga for Poets & Writers Page One podcast. You can listen to it here (and as a bonus get to see a couple of the illustrations … Continued
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be reading at Fordham University’s Poets Out Loud series on October 20, 2016. All readings are at 7 p.m., 12th floor lounge, Lincoln Center Fordham campus (113 West 60 Street, a block from Columbus … Continued
I’ll be reading with one of my favorite poets and favorite people, Ron Wallace at the Chippewa Valley Book Festival in Eau Claire, WI in October. Nadine St. Louis Memorial Poetry Conversation: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to … Continued
March 25 would have been Flannery O’Connor’s 91st birthday and it’s also the launch day for The Book of Hulga, a poetry book that looks at O’Connor’s life using the lens of one of her most memorable characters, Hulga Hopewell … Continued