The whole process of getting a book published is just part of the process. The last of the process that I enjo

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 feel like I give myself all day long to other people and other things, and I still seem like I have something to write once in awhile. Not often, though.

I've always done things that were good for me, whether they were viewed as being as prestigious or whatever.

I love being part of poetry conversations. I love talking about what I've read.

I've always wanted editors that actually edited my poems.