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2014—The Poets

Yesterday we went over the books we published in 2014.
Today, we’ll take a look at the poets behind those books.


Lori A. MayLori A. May writes across the genres, road-trips half the year, and drinks copious amounts of coffee. Her writing has appeared in publications such as The Atlantic, Writer’s DigestBrevityMidwestern Gothic, and The Writer. Her editorial roles have included working with Kaylie Jones Books (an imprint of Akashic Books), Creative Nonfiction, and other independent presses. She is also the founding editor of Poets’ Quarterly. Lori is a graduate of the Wilkes University MFA program, where she was awarded the Norris Church Mailer Fellowship. She teaches in the University of King’s College creative nonfiction MFA program and is a frequent guest speaker at writing conferences and residencies across North America. Visit her website at www.LoriAMay.com.

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“Kentucky, I Love You” by Whitney Collins

Her Limestone BonesKentucky isn’t really in
The Southeast
Or Deep South
Or Midwest
Or Northeast
Or Mid-Atlantic
Or Plains States
Or High Plains

It’s just there

In the middle
Like Jan Brady

Like Jan Brady
Drinking good bourbon
Straight from the bottle

And giving everyone the finger

In a nice, friendly sort of way

Whitney Collins,
Her Limestone Bones:
Selections from Lexington Poetry Month 2013
(Accents Publishing)