Quintessential Poetry: YouTube

As a result of sound issues, your audio device may need to be turned up to a higher volume. Farastein Mokwenye is an entrepreneur, engineer, freelance writer, poet and the author of the historical romance fiction novel "Tales of Jideofor." The story follows the life of Jideofor during the transatlantic…

Marie Metaphor Specht is a multidisciplinary artist, poet, and educator living with her partner and son on the unceded territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən- and SENĆOTEN-speaking peoples. She has collaborated with filmmakers, lighting engineers, dancers, and musicians to create immersive and interactive works. A long-time member of the Canadian spoken word…

Jamey Boelhower is a poet and independent author with numerous published works to his name. Not only is Jamey a prolific writer but also he has been an educator for over 20 years. Although his focus is on poetry, Jamey has also made a name for himself with his compelling…

Dane Ince is an internationally published poet, named Beat Poet Laureate for California, and hosts a weekly open mic – Time to Arrive, and founder of EYEPUBLISHEWE. Book: The Whole Existential Novel Lesley Constable is the author of “Entry Point” and a poet/painter “…the making of poetry is an act…

Bio: SCOTT HIGHTOWER is the author of four books of poetry in the US. He has published two bilingual collections in Spain. He is also the editor of the bi-lingual (English/Spanish) poetry anthology 2012 Women Rowing: Mujeres A Los Remos, Mantis Editores, Guadalajara, Mexico. Hightower's awards include a Hayden Carruth…

Love / Character / Art/ Keyana- The Artist: “God gave glory over my life and I’m a walking testimony.” Keyana- The Artist is a self-taught poet from Atlanta GA. She has been writing inspiring, captivating, and educational poems for over a decade. Keyana- The Artist blazed onto writing arena back…

Celaine Charles is a multi-genre author living in the Pacific Northwest. She balances her dual life writing poetry and fiction by night and teaching elementary students by day. On the poetry side, her chapbook Colors Collected (stemming from her Channillo-hosted, online poetry series, Colors) launched in 2019 (Palmetto Publishing Group).…

Margaret R. Sáraco is a storyteller writing at the intersection of poetry, fiction, and memoir. Her writing appears in anthologies and literary journals including Paterson Literary Review, Exit 13, The Path Literary Magazine, Book of Matches, Greening the Earth (Penguin Books), Lips, and Kerning: A Space for Words. She is…

Bio I was born in Folsom, CA. My childhood was filled with running with the cross-country team through the suburban neighborhoods, trampolining in the backyard, and lots of road trips to LA county. I started writing narrative stories when I was 10 years old. They always told of a tragic…

Todd Cirillo was born of bastard lineage. He has many books and misdemeanors. His books include; Sucker’s Paradise, Burning the Evidence, ROXY, Three For the Road, Kisses From A Straight Razor and Disposable Darlings (Roadside Press March 2024). He is co-founder and editor of Six Ft. Swells Press, and his…

Women, as the creators of global poetry, embody resilience, compassion, and profound insight. Despite facing adversity, they craft verses that reach beyond borders, resonating with shared human experiences. Through their stories, struggles, and successes, women offer diverse perspectives, encouraging us to value diversity, empathy, and poetry's ability to shape our…

Original Airdate: Tuesday, February 6 8:00 PM Margaret R. Sáraco is a storyteller writing at the intersection of poetry, fiction, and memoir. Her writing appears in anthologies and literary journals including Paterson Literary Review, Exit 13, The Path Literary Magazine, Book of Matches, Greening the Earth (Penguin Books), Lips, and…

Stacy Dyson is a Black woman poet, playwright, and acapella vocalist who explores/illuminates the life/times of the Black woman. She has released six chapbooks, five CDs, and performed/workshopped all over the country. Following her last collections, LOVELY AND SUFFERING and FOLLOW ME ON THIS, she is working on a new…

Celaine is a multi-genre author living in the Pacific Northwest. She balances her dual life writing poetry and fiction by night and teaching elementary students by day. On the poetry side, her chapbook Colors Collected (stemming from her Channillo-hosted, online poetry series, Colors) launched in 2019 (Palmetto Publishing Group). Her…

Original Air Date: Thursday, March 14 8:00 PM Todd Cirillo was born of bastard lineage. He has many books and misdemeanors. His books include; Sucker’s Paradise, Burning the Evidence, ROXY, Three For the Road, Kisses From A Straight Razor and Disposable Darlings (Roadside Press March 2024). He is co-founder and…

On Saturday, March 23, 2024, we hosted a special program—a Zoom/YouTube episode entitled "Celebrating Women in Poetry." This profound event was dedicated to honoring Women's History Month through the medium of verse. Through the power of poetry, we invited our audience to immerse themselves in the strength, resilience, and beauty…

My special guest on the Tuesday, April 2, 2024 episode of the QLPORYT podcast will be acclaimed poet and author Ray Whitaker. Ray has been writing both prose and poetry since he was seventeen. What Ray is writing now is very different from what he wrote so many years ago.…

You are invited to relive on audio a captivating poetry evening that took place on March 27, 2024, at 8:00 PM (EST), streaming live on YouTube and Zoom. "A Poetry Lovers Concert Featuring Two Ladies and a Gentleman" was proudly presented by Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube. The…

My interview with the distinguished poet and author Kenneth Maswabi. He and I had originally met on Zoom on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) or 7:00 PM Central Africa Time (CAT). Bio I am a 47 year old citizen of Botswana, Africa. I'm a…

Skaja Evens is a writer, publisher, and artist living in Southeast Virginia. She runs Mōtus Audāx Press and publishes Disturb The Universe Magazine and It Takes All Kinds Literary Zibe. Publication credits include Spillwords Press, Medusa’s Kitchen, Ink Pantry, Off the Coast, The Crossroads Lit Magazine, The Rye Whiskey Review,…

Join us for the upcoming QLPORYT podcast on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 2:00 PM (PST)/5:00 PM (EST), featuring an interview with author and renowned poet Bill Cushing, as well as musician Chuck Corbisiero. Bill will also read excerpts from his riveting new book, "Heroic Brothers of the Civil War."…

Episode Summary: The Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube Podcast, hosted by Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram, features a deep dive into the poetic journey of renowned poet and author Teresa E. Gallion. Gallion discusses her experiences during a transformative trip to Egypt in May 2022, which inspired her latest…

In this episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram interviews poet Noreen Snyder. Originally from Columbia City, Indiana, Noreen Snyder is a published author of five poetry books and the founder of The Poetry Club on Facebook. Noreen shares her poetic journey, discussing her…

In honor of Juneteenth, QLPORYT presents a special episode titled "Two Sisters and a Brotha." Hosted by Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram, this powerful poetry reading brings together renowned poets and real-life sisters Cheryl J. Jackson and Lyris Dee Wallace, who are not only best-selling authors but have also achieved the…