I think being a poet, period, is isolating.

I definitely have favorite books by favorite poets, but poets' books also vary. I could like some books, but not like another book.

I think being a poet, period, is isolating.

My life all-around is really different than a lot of other poets. Not poets that are parents, too, but just that I can hardly find anyone who works in the industries that I've worked in.

I am always reading, always, and tons of things at once. I wouldn't say I'm a voracious reader, though. I never finish books that fast, because I'm always reading so many things at once.

As I published books, I realized, that's not really what I want. I don't care about the books as much anymore. I just want to write poetry.

I can't help but go against the grain, I suppose it is in my fabric to be a rule-breaker.