Raymond P. Hammond is the editor-in-chief of both The New York Quarterly and NYQ Books. He holds an MA in American Poetry from NYU's Gallatin School and is the author of Poetic Amusement, a book of literary criticism. He lives in Beacon, NY with his wife, the poet Amanda J. Bradley, and their dog Hank.

Find more information on Raymond, visit:
https://raymondhammond.com/

As always, we'll also include the live Prompt Lines for responses to our weekly prompt. A Zoom link will be provided in the chat window during the show before that segment begins.

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This Week’s Prompt:
Write a short poem that explores someone else’s awe.

Next Week’s Prompt:
Write a poem from the perspective of one of your childhood toys.

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0:00 Welcome
1:55 Tishani Doshi, "Kill Them in the Morning"
6:04 Featured Guest: Raymond Hammond
1:15:58 Prompt Lines Part I
1:30:00 Denise Duhamel, "Poem in which Barbie Qualifies for Medicare"
1:35:20 Prompt Lines Part II
2:29:58 Sciku, Next Week's Prompt & Guest