Several times a month we connect with our contributors showing where they have been, where they are now, and what’s up for the future.
Name: Shawna Ervin
Title of Pieces Published in Sweet: “Lockdown“
Issue: 13.2
Find Her:
You can find Shawna in Denver, Colorado, but you won’t find her on social media as she has “taught media literacy one too many times”. We wish we had your self control, Shawna! Be sure to see what else Shawna is up to on her website.
What are some major accomplishments you have had since your Sweet publication?
Poetry published in American Literary Review and Chicago Quarterly Review; essays published in Sonora Review, Blue Mesa Review, and Drunk Monkeys; attended Tin House and Kenyon Review workshops.
Can you tell us about a current/ongoing project that you’re excited about?
I’m working on a collection of poetry about my associations to letters of the English alphabet and my experience with various languages.
Who is your favorite author?
Ocean Vuong
What is your favorite poem/essay/book?
Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson
What inspires you to write?
Creating beauty from harsh truth.
What are you reading right now?
Harold by Steven Wright
What is your favorite sweet? We would love for you to share a recipe or link to place that serves it. Pictures are great, too!
Hammond’s dark chocolate peppermint candy bars
Thank you, Shawna, for taking the time to reconnect with us. We look forward to seeing more of your work in the future!
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