Poetry Spotlight

Columbus bard Hanif Abdurraqib discusses the evolving music scene in central Ohio, his podcast The Object of Sound, and his newest book project which heavily involves aviation in our state. Check out Hanif's website: http://www.abdurraqib.com/ His Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Habdurraqib Instagram: @nifmuhammad

Esteemed author Sara Wagner discusses farming co-op writing residencies, "becoming" a wife, the pressures of sudden upswing success, and one of her newest publications "Hillbilly Madonna." Find her website and books via: https://www.saramoorewagner.com/ Or follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/saramoorewagne1

Don Kloss speaks about his new reading series at the Rev Coffeehouse, his books, and his adventures with Frosty—his trusty beagle companion. Add him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/don.kloss/ Check out his books: https://www.amazon.com/Don-Kloss/e/B08F7HX2LN%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

Meet members of Lit Youngstown's leadership and board! This episode covers Lit Youngstown and includes R.W. Franklin, Karen Schubert, Pam Anderson, Julio Valentin, and Barbara Marie Minney. To learn more about today's guests: R.W. Franklin, https://www.rwfranklin.com/ Karen Schubert, https://www.karenschubertpoetry.com/ Pam Anderson, https://www.pamelaranderson.org/ Barbara Marie Minney, https://w...

Author and retired educator Roberta Schultz describes her newest books, her work as a health rhythms facilitator, and her experiences in writing communities across Southwest Ohio and Kentucky. Visit Roberta's website at https://robertaschultz.com/

Ohio's newest beat poet laureate Sandra Feen talks about the memories held within antiques, the poetry troupe Concrete Wink, and the role teaching played in her life. Check out Meat and Bone! https://www.amazon.com/Meat-Bone-Sandra-Feen/dp/1950380564

Publisher, professor, and poet Hayley Mitchell Haugen explains the motivations behind her upcoming poetry collection, her foray into publishing, and her academic scholarship of Stephen King. Learn more about Hayley at https://sheilanagigblog.com/hayley-mitchell-haugen/

Lifelong educator and author Bill Newby talks about his time teaching, running workshops on Hilton Head Island, and his structural and thematic writing preferences.

Poet, playwright, and healer Jeanne Bryner discusses the medical and cultural influences in her writing, creative interests, and she makes a case for why it's so important that we empathize with others. Read Jeanne's bio here: https://www.worldliteraturetoday.org/author/jeanne-bryner Or befriend her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeanne.bryner

Career doctor and South Euclid poet laureate Doc Janning explains why poetry is the literary form closest to art and painting, his projects as laureate, and the life event that propelled him into poetry.

Multi-genre writer and author Wendy McVicker describes what it's like hosting her own poetry podcast called "River of Words", as well as her time as Athens' poet laureate, her creative process, and pet Hemingway cat born with opposable thumb-like paw pads.

Author and "Red Fez" editor Kerry Trautman explains her unavoidable pull to pay attention to the world around her, the narrative nature of her work, and the community's need for centralized resources. Check out her Toledo poet profile: https://toledopoet.com/welcome-to-the-toledo-poet-website/toledo-poets-2/kerry-trautman-2/ Or follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kerry.j.trautman

Sierra Leonean-American author and Oakland native Yalie Saweda Kamara discusses language, culture, craft, and what she hopes to achieve in her time as Cincinnati's poet laureate. Visit her website at https://www.yaylala.com/

Veteran performance poet and regional Poetry Out Loud coordinator Kisha Nicole Foster talks about winning the Cleveland Arts Prize, taking on higher education, and her truth. Follow her on Twitter @knf1231

This episode features several talented members from The Greenville Poets! Includes Cathryn Essinger, Suzanne Kelly-Garrison, David Lee Garrison, Aimee Noel, and Myrna Stone. "I wish I had explained in this recording that it was OPA that first got me interested in submitting poetry many years ago! Without them, I probably would still be scribbling in a closet somewhere." - Cathryn Essinger Visit th...

Tenured scholar, war literature expert, and easy-spoken author Philip Metres talks about his ideas about form, academic projects past & present, and literature's role in wider society. To learn more about Philip, visit his website at https://philipmetres.com/

Talented multi-genre writer Karen Schubert discusses her love for combined poetic forms, the role empathy plays in her writing, and the creative environments that make her feel alive. Learn more at https://www.karenschubertpoetry.com/

Cincinnati's first poet laureate, Pauletta Hansel, discusses her past work, her upcoming position as Writer-in-Residence for the Cincinnati Public Library, and her newest poetry collection "Heartbreak Tree." Learn more about Pauletta at https://paulettahansel.wordpress.com/

Poetic visionary Michelle R Smith discusses the myriad of projects that she's willed to life, how we can rethink the contributions of iconic literary legends, and the nature of motivation. Please check out Michelle's website at https://www.writermichellersmith.com/ .

Author and poet Steve Brightman discusses his book Circus of His Bones, his connections to the city of Akron, and his clever use of Biblical tradition to subvert stereotypes.

https://www.joniemcintire.net/ Edit: There was an error in the intro. Jonie's book Semidomesticated is now available from Red Flag Poetry!

Check out Amit's website at www.amitmajmudar.com .

Special guest community activist and born-poet Honey Bell-Bey explains her unique writing process and the world which she's cultivated for herself via compassion and willpower.

Learn more about Diane Kendig through her blog (http://dianekendig.blogspot.com/), or check out her new work online!

Ohio's beat poet laureate John Burroughs discusses craft, the beat scene, and his work in publishing as the creator of the Crisis Chronicles Press. Learn more about John Burroughs at https://www.blogger.com/profile/11497208622485346132