Several times at readings for Tree Fall with Birdsong, the question has come up: Is there a right way to read a poetry book? Here is my answer.
Author Archives: Kendall Dunkelberg
July Update: Book Events and Interview
This is a quick post to let people know how my July is going. I’ve had a great time in Iowa at three book events in Osage, Charles City, and Mason City. I got to know the owners of two local bookstores, Prologue Books and Wine and Three Bells Books, which were new to me,Continue reading “July Update: Book Events and Interview”
Heading Back to Iowa
I’m headed back to Iowa for traditional summer treats like parades, ice cream, and rhubarb pie, plus three poetry readings!
Does Using AI Really Make You Stupider?
A morning rant on the evils of AI, this time after reading about how using it can lead to cognitive decline.
A Week of Poetry Talk
It’s hard to imagine a better week than one where you get to talk poetry every morning for about an hour, but maybe doing that with morning coffee from the comfort of your own home would qualify as better. This week has been like that for me, as I’ve been working on an interview aboutContinue reading “A Week of Poetry Talk”
A Few Book & Poetry Notes
Notes on readings, events, bookstores, and a new poem.
Happy Pub Day, Part 3
It’s been a busy pub day for Tree Fall with Birdsong.
Happy Pub Day, Part 2
To celebrate the official release of Tree Fall with Birdsong, I want to take a moment to look back with my readers on how this book came to be.
Happy Official Pub Day!
Tree Fall with Birdsong is officially published today, May 21, 2025. Let’s celebrate!
Why I Bailed on a Book Deal, Part 2
In March, 2019, I wrote about my experience with a poetry publisher. Tonight I took down that post under threat of a lawsuit.
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