Poet Subhaga Crystal Bacon is chatting with me about their new collection, A Brief History of My Sex Life. Bio:Subhaga Crystal Bacon (they/them), is the author of five collections of poetry including, A Brief History of My Sex Life, Lily Poetry Review Books 2026; the Lambda Literary finalist, Transitory, 2023, winner of the BOA Editions, Read More
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Interview with poet Debadrita Sarkar
Poet Debadrita Sarkar chats with me today about her new collection, Loved, But Undone. Bio:Debadrita Sarkar is a writer and poet based in India. Her writings are being featured in newspapers and magazines, including The Hindu and The Statesman. Since childhood, she has always had a passion for stories and poems. At age twelve, she Read More
Interview with poet Mike Carlson
Poet Mike Carlson is chatting with me about his new collection of poems, Tips to Help You Do Your Best. Bio:Mike Carlson is the author of Tips to Help You Do Your Best, published by Tupelo Press. His first collection of poems, Cement Guitar, was awarded the Juniper Prize. His poems have appeared in Antioch Read More
Interview with poet Craig Kite
Poet Craig Kite chats with me about his new collection, Sad City. Bio: Craig Kite is a poet, musician and actor from New York City with a background in journalism and human rights activism. He led field teams in Iraq 2008-2009 working to expose war crimes against the Iraqi people, and earlier in Canada to Read More
Interview with writer Enia Oaks
Writer Enia Oaks chats with me about her collection of poetic essays, From A Studio in Oakland, California: 108 Notes on Existence. Bio:Enia Oaks is a Nigerian-born emergency medicine doctor and author who writes at the intersection of self-inquiry, healing, and transcendence. She has spent years in high-stakes medical environments before turning inward to begin Read More
Interview with poet Allyson Paty
Poet Allyson Paty joins me today to chat about her new chapbook, Jalousie (Tupelo Press, 2025). Bio:Allyson Paty is the author of Jalousie (Tupelo Press, 2025), winner of the 2023 Berkshire Prize, and several chapbooks, most recently Five O’clock on the Shore (above/ground press, 2019). Recent publications include poems in Denver Quarterly and Denver Quarterly’s Read More
Interview with poet Lauren Martin
Poet Lauren Martin chats with me about her new book, Night of the Hawk. During her virtual book tour, Lauren will be giving away a $10 Amazon or Barnes and Noble (winner’s choice) gift card to a lucky randomly drawn participant. To be entered for a chance to win, use the form below. To increase Read More
Interview with poet Leslie Ullman
Poet Leslie Ullman is chatting with me about her new collection of poems, Unruly Tree. Welcome, Leslie. Please tell us a little bit abour yourself.I have published seven poetry collections, most recently Unruly Tree (University of New Mexico Press, 2024) and a hybrid book of craft essays, poems, and writing exercises titled Library of Small Read More
Interview with debut poet Sara Letourneau
Poet Sara Letourneau chats with me today about her debut collection of poems, Wild Gardens. Bio:Sara Letourneau’s debut poetry collection, Wild Gardens, is out now through Kelsay Books. She’s also a book editor and writing coach at Heart of the Story Editorial & Coaching Services; the cofounder and cohost of the Pour Me a Poem Read More
Interview with poet Karen Rigby
Poet Karen Rigby joins me today to chat about her new collection titled, Fabulosa. Bio:Born in the Republic of Panama, Karen Rigby now lives and writes in Arizona. Her latest poetry book is Fabulosa (JackLeg Press), which was named by Ms. Magazine as one of its Best Poetry of ’23-’24 selections. Her debut poetry book, Read More