I loved being a guest on “A Little Too Quiet” and talking about my new book “The Verse for Now” gave me a rush of joy. I hope you enjoy this conversation, one of the first about these poems that I’ve been working on for the past four years.
Elena Brower on The Verse for Now
What an incredible gift to hear Elena Brower read and discuss my work. Her voice is a beautiful balm and to be seen by her is deep affirmation. She shares a few poems from “The Verse for Now” and I’m infinitely grateful. Enjoy!
Book Tour
Save the date Michigan and California, I’m coming to read poems to you! Mark your calendars, bring your friends, don’t bring your young children please! I can’t wait to see you all and grieve and rejoice together. Take me out afterwards! Each poem in this book is a celebration of life in all of its complicated and brutal beauty. I can’t wait to share it far and wide!
4/22 - Detroit - 27th Letter Books 7pm ET
4/23 - w/ James Crews via Zoom 7pm ET
4/26 - Detroit - Eugenie 11am-6pm ET
4/27 - Traverse City - Secondhand Social Club 5pm ET w/ Cody Cook-Parrott
5/9 - Arcata - Northtown Books 6pm PT
5/14 - Vallejo - Winslow House Project 3pm PT…w/ Lora Mathis & Artists in Residence
5/16 - Morro Bay - Rock Shop - Hosted by Sky Fusco 6pm PT w/ Kathryn deLancellotti
5/18 - Ojai - Greater Goods 6pm PT
5/22 - Los Angeles Skylight Books 7pm PT
5/25 - Idyllwild details TBA
5/? - Joshua Tree details TBA
Detroit Book Launch April 22 at 27th Letter
Come one, come all, and celebrate the release of my new book on Earth Day at 27th Letter in Detroit! RSVP if you want to let us know you’re coming!
New Book Available for Pre-order!
My newest book is now available for pre-order from Flower Press!
Out April 22, The Verse for Now is my ninth book. This meditative collection asks us to accept ourselves as planetary, at once vast and cosmic, while equally small and animal. As we witness the flames and floods of climate crisis, what guidance might exist in a moment of contemplation while kneeling beside a rushing creek, walking Midwestern streets, writing poetry, or sitting with an old growth redwood? Even in the dark days, I’m trying to understand what it means to trust, praise and honor the earth. These poems uncover divine tools of transformation, uplifting the practice of relationship with people and planet. The Verse for Now sings of interconnection and agency in an expansive universe, where together we create the endless story of life.
Moonbeaming Podcast
Please enjoy one of my favorite podcast recordings ever! My episode of Moonbeaming is out now!
Write Outside
I’m so excited to collaborate with InsideOut and Detroit Outdoors for this special fall program at Palmer Park. Registration is open now. Teens only for the first two Saturdays and then everyone is invited to join on the 23rd. I’ll be leading the writing portion of our time together and I can hardly wait!
Moving Poems
Such an honor to have a poem of mine on a bus in Washington D.C. for this special Kennedy Center project “Moving Poems.” I also had the honor of helping select poems by Joy Harjo and Ross Gay.
Poem Forest Update
Check out my commissioned poem for Poem Forest Australia! If you explore their incredible Learning Resource for this project, you’ll find more info about what we’re planting here in America with The Kennedy Center & Turnaround Arts.
The Creative Independent
I’m thrilled to share my interview with The Creative Independent. I’ve admired this project for a long time and it’s an honor to be included. Explore the whole site for an immense amount of inspiration!
Poetry & Magic - Radio 2050 Episode 19
I get into the meat of creative practice and magic on this new episode of Radio 2050. Please enjoy!
Omega Institute – The Power of Radical Imagination
I’ll be teaching at Omega Institute this spring. May 24-26, I’ll join Valerie June, Ayesha Ophelia, and Sarah Walko at Omega for our special retreat The Power of Radical Imagination. This three-day group experience in Rhinebeck, NY is designed to deepen your relationship with nature and cultivate positive change as we embody new practices through music, poetry, art, and mindfulness.
We had our first planning session yesterday and wow, this is going to be one for the books. The retreat is many months away, but with this all-star lineup I know spots will fill up quickly and I want to be sure you all have the info! Please let me know if you have any questions after reviewing the Omega site. It’s going to be a dreamy time of embodiment and exploration. I cannot wait to share such a unique and inspiring journey with those who can make it.
CIIS Public Programs
Enjoy this recording of my public program with CIIS “On Seasonal Practices and Rituals to Awaken Creative Expression” - in conversation with Jenna Robinson.
The Garden of Dreams
So excited to see my poetry included in this artful creation by Black Flower Press.
Insights at the Edge
Please enjoy my interview with the one and only Tami Simon for the Sounds True podcast Insights at the Edge. There is nothing quite like speaking with Tami!
New Episode of SoundFood
Interview for Hunger Mountain
Such a great interview with Jamie Li for Hunger Mountain. Please enjoy!
New Episode of Common Shapes
So delighted to be a guest on my dear friend Marlee Grace’s podcast Common Shapes. Enjoy!
Book Release Day
Two Upcoming Detroit Events!
Please join me for my book release at Book Suey on December 7th at 7pm AND then again at Next Chapter Books on December 9th at 7pm.