I have been an avid reader of Louise Gluck for years. The first book of hers that grabbed my attention was Vita Nova. Since then I’ve read each consecutive book with a fervor that I possess for few poets. With each publication my relationship with Gluck deepened as I explored Meadowlands, The Seven Ages, and Averno. After reading each of these books, I went back and read her first four books and loved...

This Friday the Reservoir Dogwoods are performing at the Still Frames Art Gallery in Columbus (IN). We haven’t given a feature performance since May so I’m stoked to get back on the stage with Jason, Matthew and Tony. We always have a great time with some great poetry and great crowds. Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about the group pieces I do with the Dogwoods. I think may throw in some...

Greetings. Well, I’ve finally launched a new website. I’ve been thinking about doing this for around two years. So, it’s about time. Here you’ll find everything you could want to know about my literary happenings. Plenty of publication and events updates. And the blog is going to serve as… well, whatever I want to serve as. It’s my damn site, I can’t do whatever I want. That’s...