Long Poems Collection 1: a collection of 5 public-domain poems longer than 5 minutes in length.
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Speculative fiction and poetry, literary criticism, and interviews from award-winning Strange Horizons magazine, updated weekly on Mondays/Tuesdays. Find us online at strangehorizons.com
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Andrew French interviews established and emerging authors about breaking through as writers and finding their literary style.
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“Good fences make good neighbors...” If, as a reader, this is one line you do remember, then the poet Robert Frost would have fulfilled his purpose. The highest goal of a poet, he claimed, was to “lodge a few poems where they would be hard to get rid of...” Unforgettable lines and indelible memories are connected with our encounters with America's best-loved and most popular poet. His wonderful pictures of rural life and the deeply philosophical insights they offer remain with us long after ...
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Join author John King for eclectic interviews with writers from a variety of genres, including fiction writing, poetry, memoirs, and journalism. From literature to genre writing to the movies, all writing is up for discussion. In particular, The Drunken Odyssey features discussion of all aspects of the writing process—not just the published manuscript, pristinely presented to the entire literate world, but also the scrawled notes and tortured drafts that lead writers there. In long-form inte ...
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Robbery, murder and treason. Strange happenings in quiet English villages. A book critic who happens to find a corpse with its head crushed, an Irish freedom fighter framed for a crime, the disappearance of a valuable coin, a strange dispute over a property claim and a host of other intriguing situations make up the contents of G K Chesterton's collection of short stories The Man Who Knew Too Much. For fans of Chesterton's immortal clerical sleuth, Father Brown, these stories are equally del ...
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'Of Flowing Stone, of Liquid Gold, of Justice, Ash, and Battle' by Malda Marlys read by Emmie Christie
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27:32In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Malda Marlys' 'Of Flowing Stone, of Liquid Gold, of Justice, Ash, and Battle' read by Emmie Christie. You can read the full text of the story, and more about Malda Marlys here. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: Spotif…
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Critical Friends Episode 15: On Time-Pass
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54:59In this episode of Critical Friends, the Strange Horizons SFF criticism podcast, Dan Hartland is joined by the literary reviewer Sneha Pathak and the host of the Going Rogue podcast, Tansy Gardam. They discuss the kinds of text which many don’t find worthy of criticism at all: books or movies or TikTok reels that might be termed popular, populist, …
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109. Werewolves, Myth, and Manuscripts w/ Estlin McPhee
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55:03Estlin McPhee returns to the podcast to chat about their debut collection, In Your Nature. Andrew asks about werewolves and community. It's a good listen! --Estlin McPhee is a writer and librarian who lives on the traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. They hold an MFA in Creative Writing from the University …
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685: A Discussion of Sylvia Plath's The Colossus and Other Poems (with Rachael Tillman)
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1:20:57Sylvia Plath is legendary for being a tragic poet mostly known for her novel, The Bell Jar. John and Rachael are fans of Plath's poetry and The Bell Jar, but hereby set out on a historical project to read Plath's work as the world would have known it first, and as she would have known it herself, without the legend imposing its darkest meanings ont…
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684: A Pop Poetry Conversation about Megan Fox's Pretty Boys are Poisonous
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1:32:43This conversation with Samantha Nickerson, Brian Salmans, and Rachael Tillman will give you some idea of the mischief you are missing out on, and the pain John is putting himself through.By John King
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This week, John speaks with the fiction writer, cartoonist, and musician Eugenio Negro about his new novel, Despair Priorities, the long term project, and figuring out what will be deeply satisfying as a writer and reader.By John King
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682: A Discussion of Charlotte Brontë's Tales of Angria, with Sophia Ferrara
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1:20:52Sophia Ferrara joins John down the rabbit hole of Charlotte Brontë's early private storytelling.By John King
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In this episode of Critical Friends, the Strange Horizons SFF criticism podcast, Dan Hartland speaks with writers and critics Octavia Cade and M. L. Clark about writing in hard times. How and why is speculative friction written in contexts of defeat, despair, or decay? They discuss climate change and artificial intelligence, systems political, biol…
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681: The Kerouac Project of Orlando Book Club Discussion of William S. Burrough’s Junky (with Matt Peters)!
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44:14In this week's show, John teams up once again with his friend Matt Peters to discuss the second book of William S. Burroughs's original quartet of novels. They also discuss the recent film adapation of the same.By John King
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On Artistic Honesty with Debbie Urbanski (SH@25 Episode 15)
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38:22In this episode of Strange Horizons at 25, editor Kat Kourbeti chats to author Debbie Urbanski about her 2018 Strange Horizons publication and the 13 years of submissions it took to get accepted, writing in the gray areas between genres, and what it means to be artistically honest in your work. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday me…
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On today’s show, I speak with the essayist Katharine Coldiron about how the way we watch movies are sometimes our autobiographies, sometimes our philosophies, and sometimes our humanity.By John King
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'Time is an Ocean' by Angela Liu read by Emmie Christie
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26:27In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Angela Liu's 'Time is an Ocean' read by Emmie Christie. You can read the full text of the story, and more about Angela Liu here. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: Spotify…
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On 679, John speaks with the novelist Keith MacKenzie about how to plan an unplannable thriller, and how body horror and comedy and existentialism are awfully close neighbors.By John King
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108. Connection and Community w/ Natalie Lim
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44:17Natalie Lim is back with her debut poetry collection, Elegy for Opportunity! Andrew talks about capturing connection in poems. It's a great reunion! -- Natalie Lim (she/her) is a Chinese-Canadian poet living on the unceded, traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Peoples (Vancouver, BC). She is the author of a full-leng…
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An Interview with Mary Robinette Kowal - SH@25 Ep13
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43:16In this episode of Strange Horizons at 25, editor Kat Kourbeti talks to Mary Robinette Kowal about the fractal nature of story structure, , and writing to please the teenaged version of you. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click here to record an audio message, and here for video. Join our Patreon for early episod…
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Critical Friends Episode 13: SF In Translation
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55:27In this episode of Critical Friends, the Strange Horizons SFF criticism podcast, Dan Hartland speaks with reviewers and critics Rachel Cordasco and Will McMahon about science fiction in translation (SFT), and specifically about those books appearing from small presses based in the US. They discuss recent news on NEA grants to these publishers, the …
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On 678, John speaks with recent Kerouac Project of Orlando resident Zach Zimmerman about memoir, memories, childhood, comedy, tragedy, the problems of authenticity, and other vital literary matters.By John King
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An Interview with Donyae Coles - Writing While Disabled S2E3
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1:16:28In the third episode of Writing While Disabled, Kristy Anne Cox and Kate Johnston sit down with author Donyae Coles for a frank and candid discussion around adjusting one's life and writing processes around one's disability, finding support to help with the tasks that become difficult, and how genre can lend itself to telling disabled stories authe…
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677: A Discussion of The Collected Poems of Hannah Arendt, with Rachael Tillman!
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1:16:27On this episode, John and Rachael discuss the poetic output of Hannah Arendt's poetry, newly translated into English in a new book from Norton, translated by Samantha Rose Hill and Genese Grill, plus Fred Lambert delivers another masterful installment of the Booze News Roundup.By John King
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On this episode, John speaks with Kerouac Project of Orlando resident Skye Jackson about how to create a poetry collection that can be read in one sitting, how to balance the concrete and imaginative abstraction, inviting the audience in, recording a poetry audiobook, ekphrastic poetry, and living in New Orleans.…
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'Sister, Silkie, Siren, Shark' by Ariel Marken Jack read by Emmie Christie
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25:09In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Ariel Marken Jack's 'Sister, Silkie, Siren, Shark' read by Emmie Christie. You can read the full text of the story, and more about Ariel Marken Jack here. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: Spotify Content Warnings…
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On this episode, John speaks with Tom McAllister about writing burnout, writing prompts, revision, and discovery, as well as Tom's wonderful new collection of flash memoirs, It All Felt Impossible.By John King
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In this week’s replay episode, John talks to author and editor Jaquira Díaz in a show dating back to 2014. Many thanks to Brian Salmons.By John King
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'A City on It's Tentacles' by R.B. Lemberg read by Jenna Hanchey
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33:59In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents R.B. Lemberg's A City on It's Tentacles' read by Jenna Hanchey. You can read the full text of the story, and more about R.B. Lemberg here. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: Spotify Content Warnings: Disregard for pers…
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On today’s art-infused program, Drew Barth speaks with comic book legend Peter Kuper about his wonderful new book, Insectopolis, a project created during Peter’s residency at the NY Public Library, plus I briefly speak with my friend, the artist Jeff Wilfong, about his upcoming residency at the Timucua Arts Foundation here in Orlando.…
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SH@25 Episode 13: A Conversation with Nghi Vo
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37:23In this episode of Strange Horizons at 25, editor Kat Kourbeti talks to Nghi Vo about how Strange Horizons kickstarted her publishing journey, her weird and interesting life before writing took off, and the fearlessness it takes to make a writing career happen. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click here to record an au…
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673: A Discussion of William S. Burroughs's Junky, with Matt Peters!
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1:10:10This episode is a recording of the inaugural meeting of the Kerouac Project of Orlando's Book Club. Matt Peters and I discuss William S. Burroughs's debut novel, Junky, and its place in the first quartet of his transformative works. The setting for this conversation is the place where Jack Kerouac lived when On the Road came out, where he lived whe…
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'Half Sick of Shadows' by Elle Engel read by Emmie Christie
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1:05:43In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Elle Engel's 'Half Sick of Shadows' read by Emmie Christie You can read the full text of the story, and more about Elle Engel here. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: Spotify Content Warnings: Disregard for personal autonomy B…
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Dan Reiter reads from his new book, On a Rising Swell: Surf Stories from the Space Coast, with the jazz piano accompaniment of Daniel Tenbusch, touching the bohemian spirit of Jack Kerouac, who wrote the first draft of The Darma Bums at that very venue. John and Dan share notes about the writing life, the freedom of constraints, the careers of Joan…
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SH@25 Episode 12: A Conversation with Naomi Kritzer
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54:58In this episode of Strange Horizons at 25, editor Kat Kourbeti talks to Naomi Kritzer about her non-linear writing journey, imagining positive futures, and how to deal with the world catching up to your near-future specfic. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click here to record an audio message, and here for video. Jo…
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107. Finding Useful Feedback w/ Tolu Oloruntoba
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56:25Tolu Oloruntoba returns to chat about his third poetry collection, Unravel. Andrew asks about getting "good" feedback. It's a "good" one! -- Tolu Oloruntoba was born in Ibadan, Nigeria, where he studied and practiced medicine. He is the author of three collections of poetry, The Junta of Happenstance, winner of the Canadian Griffin Poetry Prize and…
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On this show, John speaks with Dmetri Kakmi about holding onto the mysteries of storytelling, the setting of Australia, the wild problem of self, and his wonderful new novel, The Woman in the Well.By John King
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670: A Discussion of the Ewoks Trilogy, with Jeff Shuster!
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1:22:40After taking a year off to recover, Jeff Shuster return again for a May the 4th episode of The Drunken Odyssey, in which we discuss the seldom-discussed Ewoks trilogy. As a result, we might never have another May the 4th conversation. But the conversation was lively.By John King
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'By Salt, By Sea, By Light of Stars' by Premee Mohamed read by Kat Kourbeti
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59:47In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Kat Kourbeti reads Premee Mohamed's Hugo Finalist Novelette 'By Salt, By Sea, By Light of Stars'. You can read the full text of the story, and more about Premee Mohamed here. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: Spotify Content Warnings: Blood Child abu…
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On this show, John speaks with the literary scholar, Shelley Fisher Fishkin, who writes lucidly about classic American fiction in readable, important, and enjoyable prose. One of Dr. Fishkin's areas of expertise is Mark Twain. Her new book is Jim: The Life and Afterlives of Huckleberry Finn's Comrade.…
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Replay Episode: Tessa Mellas (Episode 70, from 2013)
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1:04:40While John attempts his convalence from his contempible cold, here is a replay of a classic episode from 2013 with the fiction writer Tessa Mellas.By John King
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SH@25 Episode 11: A Conversation with Charlie Jane Anders
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36:15In this episode of Strange Horizons at 25, editor Kat Kourbeti talks to Charlie Jane Anders about her Strange Horizons publications dating all the way back to 2002, charting her journey as a writer and her experience with the magazine over 20 years, as well as her love for community events and bringing people together. Links and things: Want to lea…
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Marc Perez comes on the show to talk about chapbooks, form, and his debut full-length poetry collection, Dayo. Andrew asks about finding the right form for your poem. It's a great time! -- Chapbook launch info: Featuring Marc Perez , Andrew French, and Kevin Spenst! See you on Saturday, April 19, 5pm at the Teck Gallery SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouve…
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In Margie Sarsfield’s debut novel, Beta Vulgaris, a hipster Brooklyn couple take on temporary work at a Minnesota beet farm at harvest time in order to earn extra money to help them maintain their Brooklyn lifestyle. Elise, the protagonist, who suffers from anxiety that she is no longer medicated for, notices that her fellow workers disappear, eith…
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'BRIDE / BUTCHER / DOE' by Lowry Poletti read by Emmie Christie
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50:57In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Lowry Poletti's 'BRIDE / BUTCHER / DOE' read by Emmie Christie You can read the full text of the story, and more about Lowry Poletti here. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: Spotify Content Warnings: Abortion/miscarriage Animal c…
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667: Samantha Nickerson interviews Sally Wen Mao and Susan Mauddi Darraj
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1:02:06On this show, correspondent Samantha Nickerson speaks with Sally Wen Mao about her story collection, Ninetails, plus Samantha speaks with Susan Mauddi Darraj about her new novel, Behind You Is The Sea.
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Writing While Disabled S2E2: Farah Mendlesohn
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58:52In the second audio episode of Writing While Disabled, hosts Kristy Anne Cox and Kate Johnston welcome Farah Mendlesohn, acclaimed SFF scholar and con-runner, to talk all things hearing, dyslexia, and more ADHD adjustments, as well as what fandom could and should be doing better for accessibility at conventions, for both volunteers and attendees. S…
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666: A Discussion of David Lynch's Ronnie Rocket, with Stephen McClurg!
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1:34:20In honor of the passing of David Lynch, John and Stephen McClurg discuss the peculiar mysteries of a screenplay for a legendary project that was never made, Ronnie Rocket.
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'Reprise' by Samantha Lane Murphy read by Emmie Christie
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26:21In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Samantha Lane Murphy's 'Reprise' read by Emmie Christie You can read the full text of the story, and more about Samantha Lane Murphy here. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: Spotify Content Warnings: Blood Death/dying Drug use Menta…
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In this week's show, John speaks with Jaydra Johnson about her new book, Low: Notes on Art and Trash, and the tensions and connections between class perception, politics, and creation of art.
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105. Getting Uncomfortable in Your Poems w/ MA|DE (Mark Laliberte and Jade Wallace)
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59:24MA|DE (Mark Laliberte & Jade Wallace) pop by to talk about their debut collaborative full-length poetry collection, ZZOO. Andrew tries to wrap their head around writing with another person. It's a fun one! -- Subscribe to get Andrew's 3rd chapbook, Buoyhood, at this link and come to the launch alongside chapbooks from Marc Perez and Kevin Spenst! A…
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SH@25 Episode 10: An interview with Jordan Kurella, and a reading of his poem, 'this tree is a eulogy'
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49:04In this episode of Strange Horizons at 25, we present a soundscaped reading of Jordan Kurella's poem, 'this tree is a eulogy', and afterward Kat Kourbeti chats to Jordan about his writing process, the wonders of New Weird fiction, and the magic of writer friendships. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click here to record…
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664: Rigoberto Gonzales & Richard Blanco!
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39:00On today’s show, I speak with the poet and editor Rigoberto Gonzales about the curation of the Library of America anthology of Latino Poetry. Then Richard Blanco reads "Como Tú," his poem that is collected in that anthology, and he and I catch up a little bit.
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'Tomorrow is Waiting' by Holli Mintzer read by Emmie Christie
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26:28In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Holli Mintzers 'Tomorrow is Waiting' read by Emmie Christie You can read the full text of the story, and more about Holli Mintzer, here. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: Spotify
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663: A Discussion of Bill Knott's Corpse and Beans, with Rachael Tillman.
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1:04:180On #633, Rachael Tillman and I discuss the surreal paradoxes and sullen joys of Bill Knott's debut collection of poetry, The Naomi Poems: Corpse and Beans, which was recently reprinted by Black Ocean Press.By John King
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