In Volume Five: Chapter Ten of The Podcast, we welcome Poet, Writer, and Author of the new book “Root of the Matter” Sharnnell Spivey. From her Bio: “Sharnnell Spivey was born and raised in Detroit, MI where she first realized her passion for writing. She started at a young age by keeping journals. Sharnnell wrote…

In Volume Five: Chapter Nine, we welcome Activist, Poet, and Author of the forthcoming poetry collection “antibody”. Rebecca (she/they) is a queer, racialized Latinx writer, editor, and community organizer. Published works include sulphurtongue (McClelland & Stewart), the knife you need to justify the wound (Rahila’s Ghost) and Guzzle (Anstruther). Rebecca edits poetry for The Fiddlehead and…

In Volume Five: Chapter Eight, we welcome back to the program Educator, Advocate, Poet, Spoken Word Artist, and Author of the book “Black Like That: Poems from a Conduit” Ray Jane. Ray is a Brooklyn-born poet raised in Far Rockaway, Queens. She uses her poetry to lift herself and other women of color. Always aiming…

In Volume Five: Chapter Seven, we welcome the Author of the book “Las Bugambilias: A Bilingual Queer Novel” Lalo León. Lalo was born and raised in Southern New Mexico near the U.S. Border with Mexico. He holds a structural engineering degree from New Mexico State University, a Master’s Degree in architecture from Arizona State University,…

In Volume Five: Chapter Six, we welcome Poet, Essayist, Freelance Writer, Critic, and Author of the forthcoming novel “I Never Dreamed You’d Leave in Summer”, friend of the Podcast Robert Lashley. Robert is a 2016 Jack Straw Fellow, a nominee for a Stronger Genius Award, and an Artist Trust Fellow. This was his second appearance…

In Volume Five: Chapter Five, we welcome Teaching Artists, Poet, Dancer, Spoken Word Artist, and Author of the book Becoming The Artist Volume One, Tarika Holland. Tarika Holland is a performing artist born in Augusta, Georgia. She is known for her unorthodox style and captivating stage presence. Her talents range from dance, spoken word/poetry, acting,…

In Volume Five: Chapter Three of the Program, we welcome Educator, Poet, and author of the chapbook The Autodidact, Meghan Malachi. From Meghan’s Website: Meghan is the first-place winner of the Spoon River Poetry Review 2022 Editor’s Prize Contest and a 2022 Pushcart Prize Nominee. Her work is published or forthcoming in Milly Magazine, Rabid…

In Volume Five: Chapter Two we welcomed Writer and Author of the books How Much Can I See and Love Can’t Be Measured, M.L. Ferrell From M.L.’s bio: M.L. Farrell is a cancer survivor, a faith-driven storyteller, and a firm believer in embracing every moment life has to offer. After facing some of life’s toughest…

In Volume Five: Chapter One, we welcome Educator, Poet, and Author of the poetry collections Only Believe and Traveling Mercy, and Poet Laureate of Columbia South Carolina Jennifer Bartell Boykin. Bio From Jennifer’s Website: Jennifer Bartell Boykin is the Poet Laureate of the City of Columbia, South Carolina. She was born and raised in Bluefield,…