poetry mini interviews

I love the opportunity to be around other writers. I think I do so much work in solitude that I can forget there is an incredible community ...

How does a poem begin? It begins with listening.

How important is music to your poetry? Rhythm and sound are very important to me and the piece will dictate that on its own, I just need to...

When you require renewal, is there a particular poem or book that you return to? A particular author? There are a few poets and poems that...

What do you feel poetry can accomplish that other forms can’t? Poetry can evoke so many surprises. It can capture voice, sound and image in...

How do you know when a poem is finished? A poem has to rest for a while after it has been written. I go through a few drafts, sometimes man...

Shannon Quinn is the author of poetry collection Questions for Wolf (Thistledown Press). Her work has appeared in literary journals in Ca...