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PAUL E NELSON

The Poetics of De-Colonial Cascadia

The Poetics of De-Colonial Cascadia

I presented this at the 7th Cascadia Poetry Festival, on 7—OCT—2023, at the Subud House/ Spring Street Center.”I’m located therefore I am.” — Kombu-merri elder, Mary Graham.Ah to be alive              on a mid-September morn              fording a...
McClure’s Last Book Mule Kick Blues

McClure’s Last Book Mule Kick Blues

Michael McClure died one year ago, May 4, 2020 and the last book he wrote will be launched by legendary publisher City Lights May 8, 2021, via Zoom, 3pm. A memorial tribute to Michael with readings happens Sunday, May 9 at 3pm. Info here. An an early review of the...

Rattle Magazine Interview

I’m delighted to have a poem and an interview in the latest Rattle Magazine. This interview is not one I conducted but one that was done with ME! And it was the best one anyone has ever done with me. Thank you Tim Green for taking the time to ask some good...

American Prophets Pre-Sales

SPLAB turns 25 on December 14, 2018, and we’ll be celebrating in the town where SPLAB was founded, Auburn, Washington, the former Slaughter. I am asking readers of this blog and supporters of SPLAB’s work to consider pre-ordering a copy of a book featuring...

Anne Waldman, Andrew Schelling 2001 Interview

From the archives: Northwestern Exposure #336 for 4/22/01 – 55:00 Subject: The Poetic Activism Legacy of Allen Ginsberg Guests: Anne Waldman & Andrew Schelling Contact: Naropa University Date Aired: 4/22/2001 Summary: Anne Waldman and Andrew Schelling, from...