This fall, I taught an online writing course meant to help poets put together and prepare their first poetry collections for publication. Though I’d designed the course to be about the practicalities of structuring, formatting, and submitting their manuscripts, by the third class meeting, our conversations had diverged to the role of surprise in poetry. …
Octavia Butler (a Seattleite!) should be required reading, and this book is a prime example as to why. This novel follows teenage Lauren, a visionary leader dedicated to seeking freedom and safety despite the fear, violence, and complacency of those around her. You will be in awe of her at every turn. Butler transcends the …
Celebrate Women’s History Month by reading works from women of color authors in Seattle By LeAnn Nguyen March 5, 2018 for ethnicseattle.com March is Women’s History Month, dedicated to celebrating the contributions that women have made to history and society. While women have been involved in many areas, we wanted to highlight a few who …
