Rising Literary Star Kollin Kennedy Presents "As Time Goes By" - Laurel McHargue

A collection of poetry and prose

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I met at the 2024 RMFW Colorado Gold Writers Conference. I ask why he came from Texas to attend.
His new book: As Time Goes by: A Collection of Poetry and Prose presents 93 poems (sonnets with a 21st Century flair) and 9 letters (with satirical wit).

For people creating their own collections, Kollin explains how he chose these pieces.
He explains why he issues a heads-up about his uncharacteristic style.
Kollin creates new words to express his unique voice.
I ask about Kollin’s education, how he came to love the sonnet, and the first poem he wrote.
The book is filled with literary and pop allusions: Kate and Petruchio, Tartuffe, Lucy and Desi … He talks about his knowledge base.

I ask him to read The Portrait of A Nice Guy, First Perspective, and we talk about the autobiographic nature of many of his pieces.
His letters stun, amuse, and evoke emotion.
Letter V to a friend requesting an introduction to pop star Tito . . .
Letter VIII about the mixtape . . .
Much to do about money, greed, and cleanliness, or lack thereof in Letter XV in which stank foot is an issue! (I love his letters!)
I ask who he hopes will read his work.

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