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In conversation with Srijani Mitra: reflections on the making of ‘Mantras of the Moon’
“It has always been my dream to publish a book of poetry,” said Srijani Mitra, a poet based in Bangalore, India. Now, with her debut collection, Mantras of the Moon, she can finally say it has come true. Born and raised in Kolkata, India, Mitra has been a poet ever since she was a child.…
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REVIEW – ‘Mantras of the Moon’ by Srijana Mitra
Srijana Mitra’s collection of poems, Mantras of the Moon, reflects an appreciation and longing for one’s culture and past heritage. Mitra herself is a writer based in India who has spoken at many literary festivals (Mangalore Lit Fest and Shoolini University Literary Festival, to name a few). She’s been published previously in publications such as…
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In conversation with Julia Esperanza: ‘There’s Always A Second Act’ and the healing nature of poetry
“I didn’t know that I wanted to be a writer,” Julia Esperanza admitted with a smile. “If anything, I tried my hardest to avoid it.” Born and raised in South Florida, Esperanza grew up writing stories to go along with the pages in her coloring books, letting her imagination run wild with ideas. As she…
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In conversation with Michael Klam: an inside look at the San Diego Poetry Annual
San Diego, known for its weather, tourist attractions, and beaches, is also the home of a vibrant and creative community: San Diego Poetry Annual. Bill Harding, an author, novelist, and poet, started the San Diego Poetry Annual in 2005. The first publication invited poets and writers from all around San Diego, serving as a community effort to publish as many writers as possible in the annual. “Bill Harding is really the driving force; he put together a team of editors over the…
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In conversation with Emily Milay: ‘My Words Untethered’ and the role of poetry in today’s literary world
Emily Milay’s destiny within the literary world was written since the beginning; she was named after two of the greatest poets in literary history, Emily Dickinson and Edna Saint Vince Millay. Reading “Bee! I’m expecting you!” by Emily Dickinson, a poem scribbled by her mom across the walls of her childhood bedroom, became Milay’s first…
