Annmarie Lockhart talks with David Messineo about his experiences founding and editing New Jersey's Sensations Magazine, writing poetry, his new collection, and assorted other poetry side notes.

vox poetica's 15 Minutes of Poetry with Poet Kirk Judd

Feb 23rd, 2019 25m

Annmarie Lockhart interviews West Virginia poet Kirk Judd about the influence of one's environment on one's poetry. Judd discusses the environment, his poetic activism, and the experience of curating Joseph Barrett's collection, Blue Planet Mem

vox poetica's 15 Minutes of Poetry with Poet CL Bledsoe

Feb 19th, 2019 26m

CL Bledsoe is the author of numerous poetry and fiction books. He talks with host, Annmarie Lockhart about which inspirations become fiction and which become poems, what it's like to be heckled at a reading, and the process of writing and publi

vox poetica's 15 Minutes of Poetry with Poet Darryl Willis

Jan 29th, 2019 22m

Darryl Willis is a writer and pastor who has spent many years doing mission work in Ukraine, which has been an ongoing muse to his poetry. He talks to us about form, inspiration, and the place of poetry in a busy creative life.

vox poetica's 15 Minutes of Poetry with Poet Emma Eden Ramos

Jan 27th, 2019 27m

Emma Eden Ramos writes poetry and fiction. She also teaches. She talks to us about finding balance and how teaching and writing coinspire. She also talks about her forthcoming anthology, Love Is Love.

vox poetica's 15 Minutes of Poetry with Poet John Kaniecki

Jan 26th, 2019 21m

John Kaniecki is a writer of fiction, poetry, and memoir. He has published work in all three genres and continues to write his way through life. He talks to us about the process and purpose of writing, how he selects form, and what poetry does

vox poetica's 15 Minutes of Poetry with Poet Ryan J. Torres

Aug 19th, 2018 31m

Annmarie Lockhart interviews Ryan J. Torres about his poetry, published and new, and about his process. He will read two poems and talk about his books and where you can get them.

vox poetica's 15 Minutes of Poetry with Elizabeth Stelling

Aug 12th, 2018 28m

Elizabeth Stelling has been a poetry presence in New Jersey for more than a decade. With a history of producing live events and publishing print collections, both single-author and anthologies, she has also found a way to develop her own authen

vox poetica's 15 Minutes of Poetry with Poet Anthony Roberts

Dec 5th, 2017 29m

Listen in as vox poetica's Annmarie Lockhart talks to Anthony Roberts about his upcoming new book, Pigtown, set to publish in February 2018 from Red Dashboard Publications. Anthony wears many hats as soldier, professor, writer, and he will talk

vox poetica's 15 Minutes of Poetry with Poet Cassie Premo Steele

Nov 24th, 2017 28m

Listen to Cassie Premo Steele talk about her new book, Tongues in Trees. The book is a compilation of poems written from 1994 through 2017. Cassie talks about this book and its exploration of the strength of the feminine voice, and reads select

vox poetica's 15 Minutes of Poetry with Author Cliff Brooks

Nov 8th, 2017 25m

Author Cliff Brooks makes a return appearance to talk about his new books, Athena Departs and Exiles of Eden, his many other endeavors, and the aesthetic of contemporary poetry of the American South.

15 Minutes of Poetry with Emma Eden Ramos and Marymount Manhattan Review

Apr 29th, 2015 17m

vox poetica's 15 Minutes of Poetry returns to the air with a new episode! Featuring Emma Eden Ramos and the Marymount Manhattan Review, this episode will include original poems and a discussion of craft, particularly as it relates to the arc of

vox poetica's 15 Minutes of Poetry with Emma Eden Ramos

Mar 6th, 2014 20m

Author Emma Eden Ramos is today's guest. She'll talk about her new book, Still at Your Door: A Fictional Memoir, and the use of poetic language in fiction.

Brittany Wilis and Tynan on 28 to Create

Jan 31st, 2014 26m

Listen to Brittany Wilis and Tynan talk about 28 to Create, a daily prompt-based challenge that takes place for the month of February. Its purpose is to enliven artists who might need an extra creative push or who just want to have fun, and it

Dale Leffler on Poety Pieces and Muses

Jan 23rd, 2014 28m

Listen to Dale Leffler talk about writing poetry, reading poetry, and where to find inspiration on today's episode. He'll tell us about the benefits of writers' retreats, creativity exercises, and sharing one's writing in a workshop setting.

Frieda Landau on Writing Styles to Fit Stories

Jan 16th, 2014 31m

Today we'll talk to Frieda Landau about how writing styles fit our stories. She will read work from her book as well as some new writing, and she'll tell us about where she gets her inspiration, her process, and the unexpected things we learn w

Donnelle McGee and passages from "Naked"

Jan 9th, 2014 27m

Listen to today's guest, Donnelle McGee, read from his forthcoming book, Naked. Donnelle will talk about the creative process, the importance of telling our stories, and the difference between fact and truth in poetry.

Puma Perl and the Spoken Word, Performance Extravaganza

Jan 2nd, 2014 26m

Today's guest, Puma Perl, fresh off the 20th annual Alternative New Year's Day Spoken Word/Performance Extravaganza. Want to know what it's like to stage a massive poetry event? You're going to want to hear what this lady has to say about it. A

CL Bledsoe on his book Riceland

Dec 26th, 2013 31m

CL Bledsoe joins me to talk about his new book, Riceland, and about the way the past inflects his writing. We will talk about voice and subject choice, inspiration, and how to infuse sad poetry with hope.

Brian Fanelli and All That Remains

Dec 19th, 2013 31m

Listen to Brian Fanelli talk about his newly released poetry collection, All That Remains and find out about where he gets his poem ideas. He will read from the book and talk about current work as well.

A Chat with Angela Carter

Dec 5th, 2013 29m

Today's guest, Angela Carter, talks about her forthcoming book, Memory Chose a Woman's Body, why she writes, and the changes writing has manifested in her life.

3rd Annual Thanksgiving w/ Ben Hobbs

Nov 28th, 2013 28m

Join us for the 3rd Annual Thanksgiving with Benjamin Hobbs episode! We will once again talk turkey with all the poetic trimmings. Listen to some of Benjamin's poems and learn why he chose his nom de plume (bonus points if you remember what it

Author Jim Davis on his new book Assumption

May 9th, 2013 31m

Today's guest is Jim Davis, talking about his new book, Assumption, releasing today via unbound CONTENT. Jim will tell us about his writing style, how he edits his work, the connections between poetry and visual art, and what he brings to his r

Authors Stan Galloway and Cliff Brooks

Mar 13th, 2013 27m

Today we'll speak with Stan Galloway and Cliff Brooks, live from their reading tour. They will tell us a bit about the books they're promoting, their writing styles, what inspires them, and all kinds of fun things.

Bridgewater International Poetry Festival

Mar 12th, 2013 22m

A special interview with Stan Galloway and Jenna Butler taped live at the Bridgewater International Poetry Festival at Bridgewater College in Virginia on January 17. This episode of 15 Minutes of Poetry was the opening event of the conference.