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Maggie Smith is ready to make this place beautiful

The Columbus writer will celebrate the release of her staggering new memoir in conversation with Saeed Jones at the Drexel Theatre on Monday, April 17.

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Columbus authors trace the ‘Collective Chaos’ of Ohio Roller Derby

Samantha Tucker and Amy Spears will read from their new book in during a launch event at Two Dollar Radio HQ today (Tuesday, April 11).

Tripp Fontane pays homage to the hood in new poetry collection

Through his poetry and a monthly art showcase, Fontane centers Black stories.

Legendary Columbus artist Elijah Pierce comes to life on the page

Writers Chiquita Mullins Lee and Carmella Van Vleet joined with illustrator Jennifer Mack-Watkins (pictured) to create the new children’s book ‘You Gotta Meet Mr. Pierce!’

Remembering Is Said, the godfather of Columbus poetry

The prolific poet, who died last week, leaves behind a legacy that will continue to echo in the words of the many young writers he inspired.

Kevin Maloney finally finds himself right where he wants to be

The author, whose new book ‘The Red-Headed Pilgrim’ is out now via Columbus publisher Two Dollar Radio, will read in-person at Two Dollar Radio HQ on Thursday, Feb. 2.

Darren Demaree watches the world crumble in ‘The Luxury’

Environmental catastrophe takes center stage in the new collection from the Columbus poet, which he’ll celebrate with a book release at Two Dollar Radio HQ on Wednesday, Feb. 1.

Ruth Awad ‘builds a world’ in verse in which to preserve her mom

When the poet learned about a flare up of her mother’s aortic aneurysm, she started writing a series of poems meant to capture the elder’s wild energy and tender heart.

Long live Writers' Block Poetry Night

Hanif Abdurraqib on the end of a Columbus institution

Hanif Abdurraqib continues to seek wonder

The author, poet and cultural critic on the anniversary edition of his breakthrough essay collection, ‘They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us,’ and the importance of remaining open to miracles.