A. E. Bryant
Bio:
Anna is a visual artist and is growing in the realm of writing.
Reason for Signing Up:
I have been a part of this event in years past and love the community which surrounds it.
A.R. Koehler
Bio:
Ayla is a junior at the University of Kentucky studying Sustainable Agriculture. Notable achievements include owning a rad dog named Auggie and making a mean molasses cookie.
Reason for Signing Up:
I've always loved poetry and I want to push myself to write more and learn from others.
Aaron Reding
Bio:
Aaron throws words at things. At screens, onto pages, and, on occasion, they fall in a pleasing order.
Reason for Signing Up:
I’m hoping to write more. I’m always hoping to write more. If all goes well, this time the hoping will turn to doing.
Abby Kane
Bio:
Abby Kane is a soon-to-be freshman at DePaul University who doesn’t write nearly as much as she wants to.
Reason for Signing Up:
I loved participating in Lexpomo last year and it is always a great way to help me keep writing over the summer.
ajam
Bio:
AJ (they/she) studies Opera Performance at the University of Louisville. They live with their amazing partner and her two cats. She wants to travel the world and they hope to use their art to make a difference.
Reason for Signing Up:
My partner suggested it :)
Alissa Sammarco
Bio:
I am a writer and attorney who was drawn home to the Ohio River Valley after years in both the West and the South. I love the greater Cincinnati's open mic scene and have had poems published in Sheila Na Gig Online, Black Moon Magazine, Lexington Poetry Month Anthology (2021 to be released in 2022), the online arts journal, AEQAI, and elsewhere. Additional work is anticipated to be published in The Orchard Street Press' Quiet Diamonds, Change Seven, Evening Street Review, and Turning Point.
Reason for Signing Up:
Let's go! a poem a day - now that's a challenge.
Allen Blair
Bio:
Writer, dulcimer player, dad, late-night cat wrangler. And soon-to-be published chapbook poet (thanks Workhorse!)
Reason for Signing Up:
To celebrate all things wordy with some of the finest poets around, and discover daily truths.
Alvera Lisabeth
Bio:
Alvera herds cats professionally, chases peace with a surprising degree of success for such a comically slow runner, and delights in exploring a variety of creative outlets.
Reason for Signing Up:
It is a joy to interact with other authors in this way.
Amanda Corbin
Bio:
Amanda Corbin holds an MFA in fiction from the University of Kentucky and a BFA in creative writing from Morehead State University. Her work has appeared in Inscape, Kentucky Monthly’s Writers’ Showcase, JMWW, Eunoia Review, Fried Chicken and Coffee, American Book Review, Madcap Review, and several LexPoMo anthologies. She also served as co-editor of the Summer 2017 issue of UK's literary magazine.
Amanda works as an evaluation analyst at the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute where she has written about the needs of individuals with disabilities, post-secondary opportunities for students with disabilities, and an op-ed on disability and employment which appeared in The Lane Report.
Amanda lives in Lexington with her husband and sons.
Reason for Signing Up:
I signed up this year to celebrate 10 years of LexPoMo!
Amanda Holt
Bio:
Amanda is an English teacher in Lexington, KY. Poetry is the love she doesn't nourish enough but that stays with her nonetheless.
Reason for Signing Up:
I'm completely inspired by this literary community, and it reminds me to practice my art.
amani kajtazovic
Bio:
Amani is a student at the University of Kentucky with a double major in English and History. Her primary focus is literary theory and historical analysis. Creative writing, such as poetry, short stories, playwriting, and personal essays, is a form of escapism for her, as often she is plagued with the ennui of life.
Reason for Signing Up:
Heard about it through a friend.
Amy Figgs
Bio:
Amy is a case coordinator in Therapeutic Foster Care by day and a poet in her free time. She lives in Lexington, KY with her teen son and pets. When not working or writing, you will find her somewhere in the woods.
Reason for Signing Up:
I loved doing this last year. It keeps me on my toes and writing for a month!
Amy Le Ann Richardson
Bio:
Amy Le Ann Richardson was born and raised in Morehead, KY. She grew up running barefoot through the hills and gardens letting her imagination run wild. Her love of stories led her to earn a Bachelor’s in English from Morehead State University (’07) and MFA from Spalding University (’09). She currently resides and works on her farm in Carter County.
Reason for Signing Up:
Motivation to keep writing and sharing, and I love being part of this wonderful community.
Andrea Lawler
Bio:
Dreamer by day- teacher by profession, event designer & planner on the side, and a hopeless romantic always.
Reason for Signing Up:
Because writing is therapy.
Angela Bari
Bio:
Writing is Angela's safe place and a way to make sense of a world that goes too fast for her to keep up.
A. J. Knight
Bio:
Angela Knight has been writing stories since her first-grade series about a purple wish-granting hippo. She has since also published poetry and academic articles about teaching writing.
Ann Haney
Bio:
I am a painter and a retired Studio Arts teacher. As for writing, I have attended the New Orleans Writing Marathon once, written with Write Across America for two summers and currently enjoy writing with a group of writers--Just Write Virtual Writing Group. It was designed by and is continuously inspired by Deanna Mascle of Morehead State University.
Reason for Signing Up:
Deanna was the reason I signed up!
Annie Griggs
Bio:
Annie is an environmental educator with a deep love for nature.
Reason for Signing Up:
I love challenging myself to write more poetry!
