Tanya Markul Gravitates Toward Poetry to “Tell Real Human Stories”
My own experiences were and are the very source of my need to write in the first place. What else can we draw from in writing than our own experiences?
Beau Taplin Talks Beauty, Writing, and J.R.R. Tolkien
“My own path has always been one of death and rebirth, rising and falling. It brings me comfort to recognize that these ‘ends’ aren’t ends at all, but just another necessary part of the process, like the turning of seasons,
Justin Wetch Talks Technology, Art, and Understanding
In the age of technology, there’s no excluding technology from the human experience. Though Wetch critiqued technology’s role in today’s society, he does believe technology has its upsides.
An Interview with Christopher Poindexter
I really latched onto the presence of my grandfather. He came to all my baseball games. Which was my first true dance with romanticism. The smell of that grass, the leather- everything. His appreciation for it became mine. Their love
Jenna Clare Talks Creative Process and Poetry as Activism
From photography and graphic design to writing and videography, Jenna Clare laid out a masterful body of work in her self-published collection. She even found time to make a documentary, journalling her creative process.
From Lawyer to Poet: Leticia Sala Reflects on Being Published
Reimagine what today’s writers look like, where their words have taken them. Uncovering the seemingly endless possibilities of what an artist is today, Leticia Sala is a prime example of the unapologetic voice of the future of poetry.
Interview with Wilson Oryema
“I think poetry is one of the best mediums to clearly and succinctly convey an idea or feeling. “ Wilson Oryema is a writer and multidisciplinary artist based in London, who specializes in image, text, and film. His poetry collection
An Interview with F.D. Soul
F.D. Soul is a New Zealand poetess and author of two poetry collections. Her latest collection Between You and These Bones is a raw illustration of wisdom and poetry—musicality interwoven to read like a meditation. Her poems question the relationship
An Interview with Pierre Alex Jeanty
Pierre Alex Jeanty is an influential voice in the poetry community who has taken the modern poetry movement by storm. He writes primarily to shed light on the lessons he has learned about life, love, and what it means to
An Interview With Dawn Lanuza
Dawn Lanuza writes contemporary romance, young adult fiction, and poetry. Lanuza is known for her ability to connect with readers on a personal level. In 2016, her first poetry collection, The Last Time I’ll Write About You, debuted #1 on
An Interview with Wilder Poetry
Wilder is a poet and a creative whose work explores the light and beauty in our everyday lives and situations. She has two poetry collections, Nocturnal and Wild Is She. Her writing inspires readers to embrace the wild within and
A Poetry Underground on the Come-Up: One Mic Stand KC
If you place a finger on the pulse of underground poetry in Kansas City, you’ll hear a steady growing beat from One Mic Stand KC. This up-and-coming open mic for poets and musicians has been featuring some of the freshest