Chuck hails from Covington and now resides in lovely Lexington, Ky. By day, a Japanese translator, other times, visual artist, poet, radio DJ, and word nerd. He does a radio show on WRFL 88.1FM every Tuesday from 10-Midnight.

Why sign up?

Lexington Poetry Month: motivator for self, a community engaged in discourse and craft, and, most importantly, a lot of fun. Lexington has so many prolific writers with different styles and voices and I'm so excited to hear, share, and learn from.

Poems:

Good Poetry (June 1, 2014)

My name is Amy Camuglia.  I was born Amy DeMoulin, but in the mid-west, so my french name was always pronounced "dee-mo-lin". Unfortunate! My hubby and I drive a hand painted car.

Why sign up?

I adore poetry…..well, most of it.  I have entertained family members with my poems for years, and would like to try sharing with a wider audience. (And maybe less biased!)

Shuntella Whitfield is born and raised in Lexington, Ky. She is the mother of two beautiful children, daughter Kira(14), son Devin (12). She is lover of poerty, dancing and fitness

Why sign up?

I would like to participate in Lexington Poerty Month because it has been a life long dream to be a published poet. I believe it is time to share my work.

Taylor Emily Copeland is a poet from Eastern Pennsylvania. Her chapbook "Caffeine kisses and long sleeves" is available through Maverick Duck Press.

Why sign up?

It was suggested to me that it would be a good way to break out of my rut. I'm looking forward to the challenge it presents.

Nathan R. Petrie is a Kentucky Governor's Scholar of the Arts who digs Batman, Doctor Who, and geo-caching.

Why sign up?

I need accountability to produce a significant amount of decent poems this summer. This challenge will help me with that.

Eduardo was born in San Carlos, Costa Rica, and has lived in Kentucky since the age of four. He is working on a series of persona poems about a same-sex couple and their children.

Why sign up?

For the joy of generating new work.

I don’t know.

Why sign up?

Bronson’s making me do it.

Kate Fadick's poetry is influenced, in part, by her experience as a community organizer in Eastern KY (Jackson and Owsley Counties)and urban neighborhoods in greater Cincinnati.

Why Sign Up?

While I do not live in Lexington, I do love it. I spent many weekends there for R&R while working in Eastern KY. I also value the experience of writing with others.

Poems:

First we learn (June 1, 2014)

Travis Stidham is the founder and host of the monthly reading series, Treehouse Poets Series, in Hazard, KY.

Why Sign Up?

This challenge is an extension of National Poetry Month for me when I tend to get a lot of writing done. I’m looking for deadlines to help me squeeze that ink out onto paper.

Arlyce Menzies is rust belt born, blue grass educated, and teaches English in Somerville, MA. She has two daughters and joins the poetry conversation whenever she can.

Why sign up?

A friend who encourages me to write and live well invited me to participate and I am happy to be included and challenged.