Grace Paley was the keynote speaker of the first writing conference I ever attended: the 2007 Juniper Summer Writing Institute. In fact, her involvement with

Grace Paley was the keynote speaker of the first writing conference I ever attended: the 2007 Juniper Summer Writing Institute. In fact, her involvement with
Grant Clauser is the author of four poetry books: The Magician’s Handbook (PS Books), Reckless Constellations (winner of the 2016 Cider Press Review Book Award),
It’s a party at night, and I’m up on the roof with some guy. Tall, little goatee. He gets to reciting poetry. “‘To be thy
As a poet and a photographer, I’m always on the lookout for objects or moments that appear one way but spark the imagination and suspend
“Which is better, a flush or a straight?” Raul ruffled the tops of his cards and bit his lip. He nudged Hammersmith, who was staring
Ravens Wild things, Children collect tickets and ribbons And locks with no keys, Grimy matchbox cars, Rusted safety pins, and Baby teeth. Shiny treasure trash.