Tag Archives: Kei Miller

The Last Warner Woman

Who owns a story? Who has the right to tell it? And if they have the right, how should it be told? Kei Miller’s The Last Warner Woman explores these questions as the narrator “Mr. Writer Man” and the protagonist, … Continue reading

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Some Favorite Books Read in 2010

As with last year’s list, this is a list of books I read this year that stuck with me in some way.  There were many books published this year that I have yet to read (a boy only has so … Continue reading

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Xaymaca, Part Nine

My last days in Jamaica were emotional and magical. Friday June 1st was my birthday and much good news came that day for everyone around me. Fellowships, scholarships, job offers, book blurbs…it seemed to be a birthday for everyone I … Continue reading

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Unexpected Discoveries

I discovered two poets at the Tribute to Carcanet Press event the other night that have me excited. The first is Mimi Khalvati, whose work was adeptly read by Marilyn Hacker. I have some of her books on order and … Continue reading

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