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Writing Toward Beauty: An Interview with Simmons Buntin

Recently an inspired college student reached out to me with some questions about my work and writing style...
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16 Writing Prompts for Place, Heritage, and the Wild Edges of Home
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Let's Find Joy in an Upcoming Event on Fatherhood and Place
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Urban Wild, by Simmons Buntin
Urban Wild, by Simmons Buntin
Cities are wild places. So are our lives. In Urban Wild, Simmons Buntin explores the untamed edges of fatherhood, place, and creativity, offering personal essays and insights into community-building and our connection to the more-than-human-world.
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