Lisa Titus — "First Time, Every Time"

Interview with Poet Laureate Lisa Titus: Her Poetry Book 'First Time, Every Time'Poet Lisa Titus, who hails from Grahmsville, will discuss her newly published poetry book 'First Time, Every Time.' Lisa shared her experiences as the Poet Laureate of 2021, her nomination for the 2020 Pushcart Prize, and how her poetry book was a finalist for the Brick Road Poetry Prize. She provides insights into her creative process, the influence of her teaching career, and the importance of fostering authentic voices in literature. Lisa also reads one of her powerful poems from the new book. 00:00 Introduction and Background00:00 Interview with Lisa Titus00:38 Impact of Poet Laureate Role on Lisa's Work01:25 Discussion on the Influence of Pandemic on Lisa's Work02:06 Exploring the Title of Lisa's Book03:01 Dedication of the Book to Women07:00 Lisa's Experience as an English Professor12:24 Reading a Poem from the Book14:02 Future Plans for the Book14:50 How to Order the Book15:35 Conclusion of the Interview