Big Tent Reading at the Raven Book Store

Photo by Stephan Anderson-Story

It was a pleasure to join poets Janet Eigner and Mercedes Lucero at the Raven Book Store last week to share excerpts from A Great Fullness and "We Were Goats."

A new essay in Red Earth Review

The 2016 issue of Red Earth Review includes a new essay, entitled "We Were Goats," which recounts a trip to Louisiana to visit one of Francis's closest Army friends. A memorable visit with some great people! Click below to read "We Were Goats," which begins on page 164.

The Writers Place Presents Shawn Pavey, Bob Sommer, and Eric McHenry

The Writers Place Reading Series Presents Shawn Pavey, Bob Sommer, and Eric McHenry

• Friday, September 16, 2016
• 7:00pm 9:00pm

I'm honored to join Kansas Poet Laureate Eric McHenry and poet Shawn Pavey at The Writers Place in Kansas City on Friday, September 16th, 7:00 p.m., to read and discuss my new novel, A Great Fullness, as well as current work-in-progress. Looking forward to a great evening!