On the first Friday of each month I feature a poet whose work I enjoy. This month’s featured poet is Mark O’Brien, reading from his most recent book, My Childhood Appropriated. The book is available from FootHills Publishing.

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In which a complete stranger spends the night on our basement couch without our knowledge.

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In which Adam Gnade talks about his new literary journal focused on the work of rural writers. You can find out more at https://helloamericalit.com/.

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In which author Adam Gnade talks about his very popular short book(let) about dealing with the poopstorm of life. Follow Adam on Instagram at @adamgnade and visit his website at https://adamgnade.com/. You can order a copy of the DIY Guide from Pioneers Press here.

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In which I talk with author Adam Gnade about his forthcoming book, This Is The End Of Something But It’s Not The End Of You. It’s out early in 2020 on Pioneers Press. Follow Adam on Instagram at @adamgnade and visit his website at https://adamgnade.com/. 

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In which Owen and I talk about not feeling shame because of things you like. We also talk about the dangers of societal expectations. And then we go off on a tangent about Vine compilations. | You can follow Owen on Twitter at line at @shimmylizard.

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In which Owen and I more or less discuss how to use our impending move to make our lives more like we want them to be. We also talk about global revolution. And nachos. | You can follow Owen on Twitter at @shimmylizard.

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In which Marci Chamberlain talks about returning to central PA for a while and having a relationship with her parents as an adult.

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In which Marci Chamberlain talks about her first career in theater and film, and why she needed to choose a different path to become someone she could admire .  

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In which I talk with mountain biker and “professional bike event volunteer” Marci Chamberlain about leaving her job for a life on the road. 

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