Gretchen Marquette: The Last Time We Were Strangers
Poet Gretchen Marquette on her life-making relationship with her dog Lucy, the creative process, Rumi's love dogs, and what animals have taught her about vulnerability.
Daniel M. Shapiro: Rules You Never Considered Breaking
Poet Daniel M. Shapiro on his pupper Pepper, how a poem has changed his mind before, how he makes editorial decisions, and why he avoids writing about certain topics.
Megan Peak: Something Other than Myself
Poet Megan Peak on self care, bridging the gap between thesis and manuscript, and poetry's role in effecting social change.
Sandy Longhorn: Stranger Muses
Poet Sandy Longhorn on how her cats inadvertently helped her write her latest book, why caring for animals is soul-growing work, and how to be a good literary citizen.
Emilia Phillips: A Lesson in Joy
Emilia Phillips discusses the wordless bond between her and her dog Grady, the humanness of dogs, and how to find an occasion of joy.
Ruth Baumann: Feral Like Me
Ruth Baumann talks about the heart-opening work of caring for animals, how her two adopted cats helped her get some stability in her life, and her best advice on getting your poetry to stand out in the slush pile.
Sonya Vatomsky: Hierarchify Your Love
Poet Sonya Vatomky talks about how their companion Magpie Underfoot helps them write and survive.
Amie Whittemore: The End of an Era
Amie Whittemore talks about her cats, the specific way grief works when a pet dies, and her advice for writing about that loss in a meaningful way.