poetry mini interviews

How does a poem begin? Since I was in elementary school, a poem has always begun as a bodily sensation. I tend to feel it in my calves and a...

Why is poetry important? Poetry is important because it is an extension of the soul. What our minds and hearts cannot say, poetry can expel ...

How important is music to your poetry? Extremely important. I need to listen to music at all times. I’m not much of a podcast person because...

What poets changed the way you thought about writing? Allen Ginsberg helped me transform into a more serious, professional poet. After readi...

Bianca V. Gonzalez is an M.F.A. Poetry candidate at Texas State University. Her non-fiction and poetry pieces have been published in Juke J...