Categoría: Interviews
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Nolcha Fox’s Interview with John Brantingham and Jane Edberg: «My Dead»
NF: How did the two of you connect? JB: My wife and I ran a program up in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks that combined art and poetry. I was always shocked at the high level of writing and art that happened there. Jane probably surprised me the most…
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Nolcha Fox’s Interview with Kelly Moyer: «Hushpuppy»
NF: Tell me about your personal writing journey. What drew you into writing? KM: I remember as though it were yesterday, the moment I realized I wanted to be a writer. It was a Friday. I had gotten up early to put the finishing touches on a poem I was…
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“I don’t believe that literature has to have a message”: An Interview with Brenda Navarro by Eduardo Suárez Fernández-Miranda
With just two books under her belt, Brenda Navarro (Mexico City, 1982) has succeeded in becoming one of the most compelling Latin American writers of her generation. Hispano-Mexican press Sexto Piso has published her books Casas vacías (2020, translated as Empty Houses by Sophie Hughes) and Ceniza en la boca…
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Featuring Ken Tomaro, Author of «Standing Lonely in the Alley»
Barbara Leonhard: The title of this collection inspires a strong image. Standing Lonely in the Alley. How did you come up with the title for the book? Ken Tomaro: Uh, good question. The short answer is, most of my poetry comes from a place of living with depression, and consequently, your…
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Interview with Joshua Vigil by Pete Mladinic
Just as characters in stories are in settings, do you have a particular time and place where you write, a particular setting, or does that setting vary? Like many others, I’m very particular about where/when I write. It has to be in the morning, and it has to be at my…
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Featuring “Cora’s Quest” an Interview with Lauren Scott
Across from my house lies our neighborhood park. From my front yard, I can see the small bridge that traverses the creek. We often see small herds of deer feeding on the grass in the park. One doe that lives in my brother’s back yard has borne many fawns in…
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Interview: I mostly write Free verse, some haikus, Tanaka’s and Acrostic at times but usually with my own personal stamp, breaking the rules. —Cindy Georgakas
By J. Ré Crivello “Love is not love until it’s given away, nurtured and protected, reaching through the pains of despair to the light, rejoicing in these moments where wings give flight to our dreams and aspirations. When we stand firmly rooted in these truths we become guardian angels bridging…
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Interview with Beth Mulcahy: “Firmer Ground”
NF: Tell me about your personal writing journey. What drew you into writing? BM: I began writing when I was about 10 years old. I was inspired by a 1987 film I saw called 84 Charing Cross Road. It is based on the book of the same name by writer…
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Getting to Know Mike Armstrong, Artist and Collaborator for «End of Earth»
Recently, Mike Armstrong, the artist for «End of Earth,» responded to Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld’s interview questions. L: Please tell us a bit about yourself and your journey as an artist. What inspired you to start creating art? How would you describe your artistic approach, style, and the themes you often explore…
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Interview with Colin Gee about ‘The Penult’ by Nolcha Fox
Colin Gee (@ColinMGee, he/him) is the founder and editor of The Gorko Gazette (@GorkoThe), teacher and writer. Originally from Wisconsin, he has been in Mexico since he got there. Nolcha Fox: Why did you decide to put this collection together? Colin Gee: Patrick Trotti at LEFTOVER Books wanted to publish my story…
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Meet Juan Re Crevillo, Founder and Head Editor of the Masticadores Magazines!
Enjoy this short interview with Juan Re Crevillo, and find out about the beginning and purpose of the Masticadores family of magazines. Click here: https://canvasrebel.com/meet-juan-re-crivello/
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“I turned Papyrus into a story, a kind of One Thousand and One Nights of books”: A Conversation with Irene Vallejo by Adriana Pacheco
Hablemos, escritoras: Episode 389 Published in LALT The Spanish writer Irene Vallejo has moved us with El infinito en un junco (Siruela, 2019; Vintage, 2021; translated into English by Charlotte Whittle as Papyrus: The Invention of Books in the Ancient World), which tells the story of the book over more than three…
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Listen More, Talk Less: An Interview with Dawn Pisturino on Collaborature
Melissa Lemay (ML), Editor for Collaborature, interviewed Dawn Pisturino, (DP) best-selling poet. ML: Hi Dawn! It’s a pleasure to have you with us today. For those who might not know you, will you share a bit about your writing journey? DP: I’ve been writing since I was eight years old,…
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Interview with Selma Martin: In the Shadow of Rainbows
Selma Martin is a retired English teacher with 20 years of teaching children ESL. She believes in people’s goodness and in finding balance in simple living. She lives in Japan with her husband. In 2018, Selma participated in a networking course whose final lesson was to publish a story on…
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Interview with Loralee Clark
Check out Loralee Clark’s recent interview!https://carafinnegan.substack.com/p/author-interview-loralee-clark You can purchase her most recent book here: Her book launch is June 28. Sign up to attend here:https://forms.gle/KVsvKNaagMpUiJGd7
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A Musical Chat With Bram Fournier by Francisco Bravo Cabrera
Today’s interview is very special and we are so happy to introduce to you Bram Fournier, a phenomenal musician. Bram is a trombonist and a soloist of the Orchestra of the Royale Operahouse, «La Monnaie», of Brussels. He is also associated with the wind ensemble I Solisti, with which he…