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Joe Wilkins has a big, true, highway-running American voice. When you see a new book of his, you should celebrate. Just buy it, put down the window, and let the music blow back your hair. It's nothing but alive. -Luis Alberto Urrea

Month: April 2012

Killing the Murnion Dogs Reviewed at Newpages

Posted on April 25, 2012 by joe.robert.wilkins in News

I’m a little late getting this posted, but review David Breithaupt has some lovely things to say about Killing the Murnion Dogs over at Newpages. From the review:

At his best, Wilkins recalls the rural flavor of Wendell Berry, but in a world all his own. Read him. This is your life; wrap your cracked hands around this book.

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New Poem at Mid-American Review

Posted on April 19, 2012April 20, 2012 by joe.robert.wilkins in News

My poem “Anyone who has eyes for seeing should see” is up in the latest issue of the wonderful Mid-American Review, along with great new work by Claire McQuerry and Michael Robins.

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Good Words on The Mountain and the Fathers

Posted on April 19, 2012 by joe.robert.wilkins in News

Some good words on The Mountain and the Fathers from The Scapper Poet!

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Poem up at the BLP Blog

Posted on April 19, 2012 by joe.robert.wilkins in News

My poem Rain Ghazal is up at the Black Lawrence Press blog for National Poetry Month. And check out the great book sale they’re running this month, too!

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TMATF Playlist

Posted on April 6, 2012 by joe.robert.wilkins in News

Thanks to largehearted boy, you can download the official The Mountain and the Fathers playlist here for your listening and reading pleasure!

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The Mountain and the Fathers

Posted on April 3, 2012 by joe.robert.wilkins in News

The Mountain and the Fathers is officially out in the world! You can grab your copy at Powell’s, The Country Bookshelf, Elliott Bay Book Company, Amazon, or your favorite independent bookstore!

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