My Book at Whale Prom
My debut poetry book, Give the Bard a Tetanus Shot, will be available Vegetarian Alcoholic Press at this year’s Whale Prom, an off-site AWP book event March 7th in San Antonio, TX. Continue reading My Book at Whale Prom
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Poetry Forthcoming in The McNeese Review
My ekphrastic poem “Van Gogh Hopes in Arles” will be published in The McNeese Review’s online journal Boudin. Inspired by the series Van Gogh painted during his time in Arles, France, the poem has been held for final rounds and praised by many journals over the past few years. I’m so glad it’s finally found a … Continue reading Poetry Forthcoming in The McNeese Review
Social Media Manager of Animal Heart Press
I’m the new Social Media Manager of Animal Heart Press! I’m so honored and happy to be join the wonderful family of talented poets behind this fantastic press. Many thanks to Editor/poet Elizabeth Horan for inviting me into the fold! Continue reading Social Media Manager of Animal Heart Press
Poetry in Alternating Current Anthology Undeniable Now Available
Undeniable: Writers Respond to Climate Change, an anthology from Alternating Current Press, is now available for pre-order and will make its debut at this year’s AWP. I’m so honored to have my poem “Watershed” in this magnificent, vital work. “Watershed” was inspired by my own experience in the 1,000-Year Flood of Elk River, WV in … Continue reading Poetry in Alternating Current Anthology Undeniable Now Available
Contributing Editor of Barren Magazine
I can now officially share I’m a Contributing Editor of Barren Magazine! I’m so very excited and grateful to be added to the masthead of my favorite literary journal. My poem, “Flood Diorama” was published in Barren Issue 5 and is in my book, Give the Bard a Tetanus Shot. Continue reading Contributing Editor of Barren Magazine
WV Water Crisis 5th Anniversary & Poetry
5 years ago today was the Elk River, West Virginia Chemical Spill/Water Crisis. It inspired my poems “Cover Us with Mountains” (published by Appalachian Journal) & “Baptism by Fire” (published & Pushcart nominated by Still Journal). Both poems are in my WV-inspired poetry book, Give the Bard a Tetanus Shot. Continue reading WV Water Crisis 5th Anniversary & Poetry
Poetry in Potomac Review Now Available
The new issue of Potomac Review is now available for purchase. This beautiful, bound book includes my poem “Solastalgia,” which is also in my poetry collection, Give the Bard a Tetanus Shot. Continue reading Poetry in Potomac Review Now Available
Review of My Book, Give the Bard a Tetanus Shot, by Barren Magazine’s Charlotte Hamrick
Barren Magazine Editor Charlotte Hamrick has written and published a lovely review of my book, Give the Bard a Tetanus Shot, on her website Zouxzoux. I’m so shocked and grateful that my book has received so many rave reviews! Continue reading Review of My Book, Give the Bard a Tetanus Shot, by Barren Magazine’s Charlotte Hamrick
Pushcart Prize Nomination
I’m so very grateful to Still Journal for nominating my poem, “Baptism by Fire,” for the Pushcart Prize! This is my first Pushcart nomination and the poem was inspired by the 2014 WV Chemical Spill/Water Crisis, so it’s even more meaningful to me. “Baptism by Fire” is included in my debut poetry book, Give the … Continue reading Pushcart Prize Nomination
Poetry Forthcoming in Coffin Bell
Three of my poems—”Prelude to Keening”; “Entropy”; and “Elemental”—will be published in Issue 3.2 of Coffin Bell in April, 2020. I actually wrote “Prelude to Keening,” which is about a banshee, with Coffin Bell in mind, so I’m especially happy the editors choose it. Coffin Bell is a relatively new journal, but has quickly become … Continue reading Poetry Forthcoming in Coffin Bell
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