The first time I call Buddy Wakefield, I get his voicemail. “This is Buddy,” says the familiar, melodic baritone I’ve heard deliver devastating poems that twist from hilarious to downright tragic. A week earlier, I had received a to-the-point email in a response to an interview request: “Just call,” it read, in its entirety. And, […]
Slam poetry
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Two Days Until the 2013 Nature of Words Festival!
Tomorrow, Bend becomes a literary hub with the kickoff of the Nature of Words annual festival on Thursday, November 7! The upcoming issue of the Source features our full coverage of the event, including previews, interviews and book reviews. Everyday this week we’ll give you a sneak peak at our coverage of the amazing authors […]