Shawn Sullivan

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Antoine Wilson’s short novel “Mouth to Mouth” is about a man who saves another man’s life, inspired by Wilson’s own rescue experience.

Antoine Wilson: “Mouth to Mouth”

Antoine Wilson’s short novel “Mouth to Mouth” is about a man who saves another man’s life, inspired by Wilson’s own rescue experience.

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John Keene, one of our time’s most notable writers, discsusses his expansive new book of poetry, "Punks: New & Selected Poems," seven sections that offer different perspectives on what…

John Keene: “Punks: New & Selected Poems” (The Song Cave)

John Keene, one of our time’s most notable writers, discsusses his expansive new book of poetry, "Punks: New & Selected Poems," seven sections that offer different perspectives on what…

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Honoree Fanonne Jeffers discusses writing about the full range of a community, its sexuality and gender, in her first fiction novel, “The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois.”

Honoree Fanonne Jeffers: “The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois” (Part 2)

Honoree Fanonne Jeffers discusses writing about the full range of a community, its sexuality and gender, in her first fiction novel, “The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois.”

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