Writer of poetry for many years

Why sign up?

Sounds like fun and inspiration

Pauletta Hansel is author of The Lives We Live in Houses (Wind Publications), co-editor of Pine Mountain Sand & Gravel and Writer-in Residence at Thomas More College.

Why sign up?

It was a great experience last year–I wrote a bunch of new poems–many of which made their way into print–and connected with a lot of fine writers.

Laurel Dixon has had her poetry published in Tobacco Magazine and Miss’ing Magazine. She spends most of her time reading, gardening, and drinking too much coffee.

Why sign up?

It sounds like and excellent opportunity to create a new crop of poems, participate in poetry events, and get more involved in Lexington’s poetry community.

I hold an MFA in poetry from the University of Alabama and live in Lexington, where I regularly fail to produce poems unless under the challenge of a deadline.

Why sign up?

Because I truly feel I don’t have time for this right now and I will never have time if I don’t make it.

K. Nicole’s a Maysville (aka Limestone), KY native, and after living out West for seven years, she’s become an immoveable Appalacian mountain. A permanent part of the scenery.

Why sign up?

i love lexington and its poets and the inferno created from poems bouncing around and into each other, and spreading.

I primarily write non-fiction memoirs/short stories and plays. I act, produce theatre and occasionally independent films. My book June Bug Vs Hurricane is coming out soon!!

Why sign up?

I am a big fan of Hap Houlihan and Katerina Stoykova-Klemer, that is one reason. It scares me to death is another! I’d love to challenge myself to write a poem every day in June!

S.R. Gollihue is a native Kentuckian who loves being surrounded by the mountains and trees of her hometown. She lives with her husband, their two cats, and their dog.

Why sign up?

I would like to participate in the writing challenge because I enjoy sharing my work and reading work from others.

Elizabeth Kilcoyne is a graduate of SCAPA Creative Writing in Lexington, KY and a member of The Twenty. She currently attends UK as a theatre major with a playwriting emphasis.

Why sign up?

Last year, I developed so much as a poet during this time. I could use more of that in my life.

born in berea,ky now live with my wife and two sons in lexington,ky.i have worked in the construction industry for nearly 30 years. i enjoy writing music, poetry, short stories, and sic-fi fiction in my spare time…

Why sign up?

well im looking for exposure, and its always fun to compete in writing contests and otherwritting activities….daniel

Nettie Farris can fall down a flight of stairs without spilling her coffee.

Why sign up?

I want to be a brave poet.

Poems:

In Devotional Pose (June 1, 2014)