Michael McClure turns 80 today, October 20, 2012. A leading USAmerican poet, playwright, essayist and novelist, he was...
Happy 80th Michael McClure
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Haibun in Hambone
I can't tell you how honored I am to have five (5!) of my Haibun de la Serna poems published in the brand new edition...
Nate Mackey Interview, Part 4
In part four of my August 24, 2012 interview with poet Nate Mackey, he talks about his practice of 2nd takes in his...
Lit Crawl Thursday, Oct 18, 2012
Yes, yet another Lit Crawl, but this one is HUGE. On Thursday, Oct. 18, Lit Crawl Seattle kicks off City Arts Fest...
Rainforest Writing Retreat, Part 2
Tuesday, October 7, I was almost set for starting the literary portion of my writing retreat. (For my first post on...
71. The Ambassador From Bakersfield
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427. – Not Yet Muddy
427. to Ramon Hildreth, SeaTac, WA – Not Yet Muddy 9.26.12 Medora, ND, Ramon – Loaded w/ egg-salad and...
Rainforest Writing Retreat
Ever since I have essentially become a stay-at-home Dad for Ella Roque, I have been plotting opportunities to get away...
Nate Mackey Interview, Part 3
I interviewed Nate Mackey a second time on August 24, 2012, via Skype. The first two segments of that interview are...
Latest 2012 American Sentences
The period from which the latest batch of American Sentences is taken has now been added to the page for 2012 American...
Nate Mackey Interview, Part 2
In the first part of my latest (8.24.12) interview with poet, editor, essayist and novelist Nate Mackey, he discussed...