A Video for my Poem, “A Prayer for the Bees”

I’m thrilled to share the video for my poem, “A Prayer for the Bees.” This poem came to me while I was bathing my younger daughter, Jade Rose. Before she came into our lives, my wife and I used bee sounds to soothe our older daughter when she was a toddler (she’s now 9!). We […]

Where We Stand (Video 2)

I’m excited to share another video that Cherry Castle Publishing commissioned from me to promote their anthology, WHERE WE STAND: Poems of Black Resilience. The Publisher is calling this one “The Love Chapter.” Check it out, then buy the book at cherrycastlepublishing.com.

A Review of Crooked Smiling Light in Scene4

I meant to elevate this sooner but didn’t want this to get lost in my other posts. I want to thank Gregory Luce for sharing his insights on CROOKED SMILING LIGHT. If you missed this before (Greg tagged me in his initial post), then here it is again. Please check it out.

I Closed Out Season 2 of the Nerdacity Podcast

This podcast is hosted by Dr. DuEwa Frazier—a writer,  author, educator, and TEDx speaker—who discusses culture, books, film, news, and more in her episodes. I’m featured in her current episode, where I talk about the writing life and my latest poetry collection, Crooked Smiling Light (Plan B Press, 2021). Listen by clicking below.

Fresh Books from the Printers

My publisher posted this announcement today on social media. I’m picking up my copies from them tomorrow. If you’re a buyer for a bookstore, my chapbook has an ISBN# (9780977824380). Stay tuned for the video showcase coming soon!