Poet Interview – Arthur Perez Junior -@apjpoetry

On January 19, 2018January 17, 2018 By amandakusekIn On WritingLeave a comment

Stop by every other month for extensive interviews with my favorite up and coming poets. First up in this new series is Arthur Perez Junior. I met Arthur on Instagram and was blown away by his words and depth of feeling. And full disclosure, I was super intrigued to hear and learn more from him …

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Trim the Fat: John Irving

On October 28, 2014April 30, 2015 By amandakusekIn Moving, On Writing1 Comment

I attribute a lot of my focus and drive to having a fitness routine. I've learned that consistency is key in both keeping a writing habit and a fitness regimen. I grew up like most young writers do, with a romanticized view of being a tortured writer. Drinking, addiction, and depression riddle the biographies of …

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