Figure of Speech: Dalt Wonk

A writer of plays, poems, and fiction, Dalt Wonk lives in New Orleans. The city has inspired many of his works: French Quarter Fables, The Riddles of Existence, Spiritual Gifts, and his children’s book, The Laughing Lady (which he also illustrated). These can be viewed and purchased from lunapress.com. His plays have been produced in New York, London, Munich, and San Francisco. He has collaborated with R&B musician Charles Neville (of The Neville Brothers), and jazz composers Alvin Batiste and Julius Hemphill (of the World Saxophone Quartet). Wonk taught creative writing to inmates at the Orleans Parish Prison, and was drama critic for Gambit Weekly and WWNO, the New Orleans National Public Radio station. Upcoming Events: Luna Press Book Launch & Signing-- Thursday, December 19, 5-8pm at Nadine Blake - 1036 Royal St. * several books will be available Luna Press Purchase Info: purchases can be made at www.lunapress.com, local bookstores, and Amazon. Originally aired on November 2nd 2019.