LexPoMo Participants

Total poets:
284
Bronson O'Quinn
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Bio:
Bronson writes humor, genre-blending fiction, and angry letters to the editor. He loves playing LEGOs with his kiddo and Animal Crossing with his wife.
Reason for Signing Up:
This is just what you do every June.
Christopher McCurry
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Bio:
Christopher McCurry teaches high school English and runs the Poetry Gauntlet. He believes everyone can write poems and everyone should.
Reason for Signing Up:
The best poems are written by the best poets during LexPoMo.
Shaun Turner
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Amy Le Ann Richardson
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Pete Wallace
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Bio:
Pete has been a poet all of his life and started out at the age of 6. Pete is currently in the works of releasing a 2 part poetry album featuring music in the background. He writes personal poems that tell stories and tales of fear, laughter, uncertain times, old friends, love, obsession, and so much more.
A single from my upcoming poetry album is here: https://assurancesessions.bandcamp.com/track/your-do-us-part-poem-album-single
Reason for Signing Up:
Seems really cool and also to challenge myself to continue to write even further than I have recently.
Frankie Mellor
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Bio:
Woody Mellor is a young writer, and is currently a part of SCAPA literary arts at Lafayette High School. She wishes to become a screenplay writer one day.
Reason for Signing Up:
I need to keep myself motivated!
Jennifer Barricklow
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Marta E Dorton
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Bio:
Marta Dorton is a Lexington, KY artist and writer working with painting, printmaking, mix media, memoir and poetry.
Reason for Signing Up:
I signed up for LexPoMo to create new work in the moment with few expectations and to underscore the value of sharing
Bethany Robinson
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Bio:
Beth is a writer of short stories and poems, lover of nature and animals, enjoyer of reading, walks, and yoga.
Reason for Signing Up:
I have signed up because my poetry is stronger.
Dennis Preston
Bio:
Dennis J. Preston lives in Owensboro, Kentucky. He taught elementary school language arts for twenty-five years, but now enjoys being semi-retired. He is a minister, and enjoys reading, writing, traveling, and spending time with his family. He has published seven books of poetry including Unhurried Inervals.
Reason for Signing Up:
I've been a part of LexPoMo for a number of years now. I work better with challenges, and this opportunity pushes me forward toward being a better writer.
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Josie Angel
Douglas Self
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Josey Bryant
Maddie Coleman
michelle johnson
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Dwight Myfelt
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HAROLD SHERMAN
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Bio:
Harold Sherman is a Donovan Scholar, majoring in English
with a concentration in Creative Writing. He received his MM
in Composition from the UK School of Music in 1999. Born
and raised in Lexington, KY, he played on the road and lived in
New York City before returning to Lexington in 1983.
Reason for Signing Up:
I heard about it at Carnegie Center's Writing Practice.
H. Nolan
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Born and raised in Lexington, Hannah is an advocate who works with survivors of domestic violence. In seeking a way to honor resiliency she witnesses, in survivors, colleagues, and herself, she has turned to poetry.
Reason for Signing Up:
I miss writing. I miss sharing with other writers. I am seeking connection among kindred spirits.
Chayton Ragsdale
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