You can quote me on that

I was one of three poets interviewed by The Coachella Review this fall for their blog. I got to talk about writing and reading; and well, what else is there to talk about?

 
You can read my interview here.




Also interviewed in this series were Peycho Kanev and Joanne Lowery.

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  1. AnnieNovember 20, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    I love this:
    "Initial inspiration for a poem usually sparks from a very tiny eureka moment, when I look at something I see everyday, but out of the corner of my eye, I catch a glimpse of that same thing doing something completely new."

    You, of course, are speaking of poetry, but this sentiment holds true for so much creative inspiration. Suddenly seeing something at a new angle (physically, philosophically, emotionally) is often at the heart of creation and innovation. Keep those eyes open and curious! :)

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  2. thewhiterose3November 21, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    You are fantastic, my dear, and I am so glad that the (literary) world at large is seeing the wonder that is you.

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