Jefferson’s poem, “River Love Salmon Fight Song in Two Parts,” was included in Poems from Here on Maine Public Radio. The poem was written as a collaboration with fellow poet Megan Grumbling for The Saving Salmon Podcast by The Atlantic Salmon Federation.
Maine Literary Award Finalist
Jefferson was named a finalist for a Maine Literary Award in Short Works Poetry. The awards are sponsored by the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance, and will be broadcast live via zoom on May 28th at 6pm. Congratulations to all the other finalists!
National Poetry Month at Thomas Memorial Library
Jefferson’s poem, “Portrait of Anna K.”, appeared on Thomas Memorial Library’s Facebook page for National Poetry Month. The poem originally appeared in Pomme Journal.
National Poetry Month at the Lewiston Public Library
Thanks to the Lewiston Public Library for supporting poetry in a pandemic. Here’s a video of Jefferson reading “The Conversation on Masculinity Has Been Canceled” for the series.
National Poetry Month at the South Portland Public Library
The South Portland Public Library continued to share poetry during National Poetry Month by asking poets to read for their Facebook page. Jefferson read his poem “Guts” for the series.
Review of Maureen Seaton's Sweet World
Jefferson’s review of Maureen Seaton’s beautiful book, Sweet World, appeared in Another Chicago Magazine.
Beloit Poetry Journal
Jefferson has two poems in the Spring 2020 issue of Beloit Poetry Journal.
Cover art by Amy Bennett
Saving Salmon Podcast
Jefferson’s poem “River Love Salmon Fight Song in Two Parts” ends the final episode of the Saving Salmon Podcast created by Caroline Losneck and Charlie Schmidt. The poem was originally a collaboration with poet Megan Grumbling.
New Flash Fiction Review
Jefferson’s flash fiction piece, “The Blood Artist,” is in issue #20 of New Flash Fiction Review.
Review of David Sloan's new book
Jefferson’s review of David Sloan’s new book of poems from Deerbrook Editions, A Rising, appeared in Another Chicago Magazine.