The Poets Weave

Danika Stegeman’s second book, Ablation, was released by 11:11 Press in November 2023. Her book Pilot (2020) was published by Spork Press. She’s a 2023 recipient of a grant from the Barbara Deming Memorial Fund and recently spent a two-week residency in Marathon, TX, outside Big Bend National Park.

Her website is danikastegeman.com.

On this edition of the Poets Weave, Danika reads "Swallowtail," as well as an excerpt from her second book Ablation.

Joe Di Prisco reads "National Poetry Month."

Novelist, memoirist, and poet, Joseph Di Prisco published his fourth book of poetry, My Last Resume: New & Collected Poems in 2023. His work has appeared in numerous journals and periodicals, and his poetry has been awarded prizes from Poetry Northwest, Bear Star Press, and Bread Loaf. Joe champions writers, artists, educators, and students through his decades of teaching and his involvement with organizations dedicated to the arts, theater, and children’s mental health.

As a tribute to Jenny Kander, we're reaching back to 2007 for an episode of Jenny reading her own work. She read "Dream," "Great Aunt," "Eve of Grown Daughter's Birthday," "Ice Late February," "Tattoo," and "Dream On."

Jenny Kander move from South Africa to Bloomington, Indiana in 1992. She began writing poetry later in life and became a prominent member of the local poetry scene. Of her many contributions, Jenny created two radio programs, one of which is the Poets Weave, which she began at WFIU in 1999. Her poetry has appeared in Flying Island, California Quarterly, Bathtub Gin, Wind, Southern Indiana Review, and Shiver. She published two chapbooks: Taboo and The Altering Air. Jenny passed away on October 8, 2024 at the age of 91.

In her memory, we're reaching back to 2007 for an episode of Jenny reading her own work.

Heather Corbally Bryant reads “Listening to Seamus Heany.”

Heather is a Senior Lecturer at Wellesley College, the author of a prize-winning study of Elizabeth Bowen, and eleven books of poems. Her poems have been nominated for a Pushcart Prize, the Massachusetts Book Award, and have received honorable mention in the Finishing Line Press’s Open Chapbook competition.

Allie Rigby has roots in the chaparral and deserts of California. She is the author of Moonscape for a Child, published by Bored Wolves in 2024, and she’s a recipient of a Fulbright grant to Romania. Her writing explores health, climate change, ecology, and community, and has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize in 2020.

Allie reads "Poem as Ghost Ally," "For the Hole in Fonda," "Late March," and "Orange Peel."

Joseph Kerschbaum’s most recent publications include Mirror Box published in 2020 by Main St Rag Press and Distant Shores of a Split Second published in 2018 by Louisiana Literature Press. His work has appeared in Reunion: The Dallas Review, Hamilton Stone Review, The Inflectionist Review, Main Street Rag, In Parentheses, and Umbrella Factory. Joseph lives in Bloomington, Indiana with his family.

Joseph reads "Years to Burn," "Weed Garden," "Detasseling," and "Now that we have nowhere to hide."

Kentucky native, Rosemarie Wurth-Grice is a retired National Board Certified Teacher and founding member of the Not Dead Poets Society. Her poetry and short stories have appeared in Kentucky Monthly, Kudzu, and the Journal of Kentucky Studies. Her chapbook, Darkness Called Us Home, is forthcoming in 2025 by Finishing Line Press.

Rosemarie reads "On Returning Home," "Seasons Mean Nothing," and "An October Pantoum of Sorts."

Joe Di Prisco reads "The Cancellation of Spring" and "I Was Just Leaving."

Novelist, memoirist, and poet, Joseph Di Prisco published his fourth book of poetry, My Last Resume: New & Collected Poems in 2023. His work has appeared in numerous journals and periodicals, and his poetry has been awarded prizes from Poetry Northwest, Bear Star Press, and Bread Loaf. Joe champions writers, artists, educators, and students through his decades of teaching and his involvement with organizations dedicated to the arts, theater, and children’s mental health.

Gili Haimovich is a bilingual poet in Hebrew and English, the author of ten poetry books, including Promised Lands (published by Finishing Line Press in 2020) and the multilingual book of her poem "Note." Her poetry has won prizes and grants in Israel, Italy, Hong Kong, and elsewhere, and has been translated into 34 languages and published extensively worldwide.

Gabrielle is a writer, professor, and chef. Her memoir, Hive-Mind, was published in 2015. Her first poetry books Too Many Seeds and Break Self: Feed are available via Finishing Line Press (2024). Her third poetry book, Points in the Network, is forthcoming in 2025. Her website: www.gabriellemyers.com