Lisa Titus — "First Time, Every Time"
Interview with Poet Laureate Lisa Titus: Her Poetry Book 'First Time, Every Time'
Poet Lisa Titus, who hails from Grahmsville, will discuss her newly published poetry book 'First Time, Every Time.' Lisa shared her experiences as the Poet Laureate of 2021, her nomination for the 2020 Pushcart Prize, and how her poetry book was a finalist for the Brick Road Poetry Prize.
She provides insights into her creative process, the influence of her teaching career, and the importance of fostering authentic voices in literature. Lisa also reads one of her powerful poems from the new book.
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:00 Interview with Lisa Titus
00:38 Impact of Poet Laureate Role on Lisa's Work
01:25 Discussion on the Influence of Pandemic on Lisa's Work
02:06 Exploring the Title of Lisa's Book
03:01 Dedication of the Book to Women
07:00 Lisa's Experience as an English Professor
12:24 Reading a Poem from the Book
14:02 Future Plans for the Book
14:50 How to Order the Book
15:35 Conclusion of the Interview
Poet Lisa Titus, who hails from Grahmsville, will discuss her newly published poetry book 'First Time, Every Time.' Lisa shared her experiences as the Poet Laureate of 2021, her nomination for the 2020 Pushcart Prize, and how her poetry book was a finalist for the Brick Road Poetry Prize.
She provides insights into her creative process, the influence of her teaching career, and the importance of fostering authentic voices in literature. Lisa also reads one of her powerful poems from the new book.
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:00 Interview with Lisa Titus
00:38 Impact of Poet Laureate Role on Lisa's Work
01:25 Discussion on the Influence of Pandemic on Lisa's Work
02:06 Exploring the Title of Lisa's Book
03:01 Dedication of the Book to Women
07:00 Lisa's Experience as an English Professor
12:24 Reading a Poem from the Book
14:02 Future Plans for the Book
14:50 How to Order the Book
15:35 Conclusion of the Interview
