12.11.2020 Nina Murray Poetry Postcard Fest Interview

January 27, 2021

by Ryukan

Nina Murray is a newcomer to the Poetry Postcard Fest, with 2020 being her first year. A Foreign Service Officer, she had a lot to share about the fest, her work and the state of consciousness that poetry (done right) can enable. Enjoy!

4 Comments

Danita Smead on January 30, 2021 at 10:02 am

Such an intelligent and warm lady!
Abhaya Thomas on January 30, 2021 at 5:20 pm

Wow, she’s a treasure!
StanleydelGozo on January 31, 2021 at 3:59 pm

Nina is truly a world way-shower and mentor…nice inner-view of both of you…
Susan Kay Anderson on March 29, 2021 at 5:43 pm

Your book looks interesting, Nina!

https://www.finishinglinepress.com/product/minimize-considered-by-nina-murray/

I will order a copy soon!

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