Today, I debut my third chapbook during the pandemic. Needless to say, it’s been exhausting to share so much story and market so many books in social media spaces alone. Yet, I must do it again and, in the end, have much to be thankful for in terms of publishing and the audiences, acquaintances, and friends I have gained in the poetry community despite social limitations these past two years. In fact, this new book, titled THE OPTIMIST SHELTERS IN PLACE, published by Harbor E

I had such a great time conversing with John about my book! We covered topics of trauma, purposeful ambiguity, vulnerability, using the Biblical text to critique Christian religion, and minor disturbing oddities in the painting The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch. And I think I even sound intelligent while doing so! Hurray for that! I invite you to listen as well. It's well worth your time. And then jump on over to Sundress Publications to buy the book! Just cl