Authors Unbound

Welcome back to Authors Unbound, where we embark on a poetic and introspective journey with a remarkable poet and essayist, Danielle Chapman. In this episode, we delve into the world of a distinguished Yale University lecturer whose words have left an indelible mark on the literary landscape. Danielle Chapman is not only an educator but also a poet whose work has graced the pages of prestigious pu...

Join us on a captivating voyage as we navigate the intricate waters of love, relationships, and sexual liberation with the extraordinary Janet W. Hardy. In this episode of Authors Unbound, we have the privilege of sitting down with a literary luminary who has illuminated the path to understanding human connection and desire. Janet W. Hardy, the author or coauthor of more than a dozen groundbreakin...

Welcome back to Authors Unbound, as we continue to embark on a literary journey through the vivid landscapes of words here at Unbound Edition Press. Your hosts Patrick Davis - Publisher and Editor-in Chief and Peter Campion - Executive Editor joyously return as we kick off our second season. In this new episode, we are thrilled to introduce you to the enchanting world of C.T. Salazar, a Latinx poe...

Authors Unbound is back, and this week we have the pleasure of talking with Alexander Cheves, the bestselling author of the #1 Amazon LGBTQ Memoir, My Love Is a Beast: Confessions, published right here at Unbound Edition Press. Alexander Cheves is a well-known author, sex-positive writer, and LGBTQ activist who has been featured in publications such as The Advocate, Out Magazine, and VICE. His boo...

In this episode of Authors Unbound, hosts Patrick Davis and Peter Campion delve into the fascinating life and career of Carlo Matos, a bisexual-plus author with ten published books, including The Quitters and It's Best Not to Interrupt Her Experiments . With poems, stories, and essays featured in journals such as Hobart , DMQ Review , and PANK , Carlo's talents know no bounds. Discover how...

In this episode, Patrick and Peter sit down with award-winning poet and narrative medicine trail blazer Nicole Robinson, to discuss her highly anticipated forthcoming collection of poems, "Without a Field Guide." Nicole's work has appeared in numerous literary journals, including The Fourth River, Connotation Press, Great River Review, and Tahoma Literary Review, and she has been recognized for he...

In this episode of Authors Unbound, we interview Chris Campanioni, a respected writer, multimedia artist, university instructor, and male model. Chris's work has earned the International Latino Book Award, the Pushcart Prize, and the Academy of American Poets College Prize. Unbound Edition Press is proud to welcome him with the publication of the second edition of his cross-genre book, A and B and...

In this episode of Authors Unbound, Patrick and Peter talk with activist and poet Alex Wells Shapiro to discuss his groundbreaking work, Insect Architecture. Shapiro is at the forefront of a new movement in activism through poetry and his work offers a powerful voice to the unheard. Together, they delve into the themes of life in the city, sources of inspiration, and the impact of popular culture...

Lawyer, former adult film star, and author Stephan Ferris joins Patrick and Peter to share the story of his inspiring journey of overcoming a battle with drug addiction and turning towards a life of achievement. His recently released and highly anticipated new book, Blue Movie, delves into the controversial world of the adult film industry, his personal struggles, and more while blending sometimes...

Catherine Gass is a photographer known for her evocative and thought-provoking imagery that often explores memory, identity, and books, using both traditional film and digital techniques. Gass earned a BFA from the Minneapolis College or Art and Design as well as a MFA in Photography from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and museums across the Un...

In this episode, Patrick and Peter sit down with poet George Witte for a discussion on poetry, the creative process, and the value of practice. As the author of numerous collections including The Scarlet Ibis and Saint Valentine , Witte shares insights via his personal journey as a writer and explains the everyday moments that motivate his work. He also provides a captivating and thought-provoking...

Best-selling fiction author Aimee Parkison sits down with Patrick and Peter to talk about everything from process to the future of fiction writing. Her dark and gritty narratives, blending the most tragic moments of life with brash humor and wild imagination, leaves readers squirming for more in her best-selling fiction work, Suburban Death Project published with Unbound Edition Press in 2022. Alo...

Great things get done when a series of small things come together. Leah Souffrant – with her ability to transcend genres and span art forms – has done something great. A teacher, poet, author, artist, philosopher, and critic, Leah looks within her varied experiences in an effort to guide readers toward realizing their own way of knowing and thinking.  Her forthcoming book, Entanglements: thre...

Jesse Nathan has carved his name into the poetry landscape through a seemingly effortless sense of modern movement inspired by poetry from centuries past.  His work is highly informed and poignant yet presents a sort of warmth that is human and accessible. Jesse’s poems have earned notable attention, appearing in publications like the Paris Review , Yale Review , American Poetry Review , Jubi...

A dedicated, engaged, and engaging student of the cultural experience surrounding gender and identity, Sophia Anfinn Tonnessen channels her personal journey through transition in poetic works that challenge traditional notions of self-discovery and syntax, alike. She is a truly original poet with the ability to translate misunderstood or unacknowledged areas of life and society that many find diff...

Author and renowned poet, Atsuro Riley is known for a unique and compressed style that blends complex linguistic structure with striking, refined brevity. We sat down with Atsuro to discover how his upbringing in South Carolina’s lowcountry contributed to southern stylings and diverse cultural awareness. His upbringing and path seem anything but ordinary, and his work speaks to the way in which he...

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