Inaugural Poem coverage in SC’s The State
bySouth Carolina’s state newspaper is also covering the fallout over Hailey’s decision to cut my poem from the ceremony. Quoted from the article- “Clearly…
New York Times response to Re “Is Poetry Dead? Not if 45 Official Laureates Are Any Indication” (front page, July 28):
byTwo State Poets Laureate Tell All (in Prose) AUG. 3, 2014 To the Editor: Re “Is Poetry Dead? Not if 45 Official Laureates Are…
Schedule of Events Fall 2014 Winter Spring 2015
by2014/2015 Schedule Monday Sep. 22 Charleston Read-Out Monday, September 22, 6 p.m. Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art (161 Calhoun Street, Downtown Charleston) Free admission…
Thoughts on Maya Angelou
bySo sad to hear of Maya Angelou’s passing. When asked by ABC 4 in Charleston, I had this to say, “She came out of…
USC Press brings Poetry Series back to life
byThe University of South Carolina has started a new book series of poetry. I am honored to sit on its board, along with Kwame Dawes,…
Review of New and Selected Poems in Charleston City Paper.
byCharleston City Paper has a review up for my latest book, New and Selected Works. Elizabeth Pandolfi writes that “New and Selected Poems marks a…
“Spring” Featured on The Writer’s Almanac with Garrision Keillor April 8, 2014
byThe Writer’s Almanac with Garrison Keillor TUESDAY Apr. 8, 2014 LISTEN DOWNLOAD Spring by Marjory Wentworth After the rain, outside the barred windows of the…
New and Selected Poems just out from USC Press
byOne Sheet New and Selected Schedule of Events for Spring-Fall 2014: Sunday March 23 4:00 p.m. Book launch/Reading with Lisa Starr, Blue Bicycle…
interview on SC Public Radio “Your Day” on Seeking: Poetry and Prose Inspired by the Art of Jonathan Green
byWeek of June 17, 2013 Art inspired poetry (Listen to the segment) Clemson University creative writing professor Jillian Weise speaks with South Carolina’s Poet Laureate Marjory Wentworth about…
2013 Schedule of Events
byEvents Schedule 2013 Feb.-May Engaging Creative Minds Poet Residencies: Angel Oak Elementary School, John’s Island, SC; Ladson Elementary School; Ashley River School of the…