Quintessential Poetry: A Conversation with Neurodivergent Poet Derek Annis

In this evocative episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram engages neurodivergent poet Derek Annis (they/he) in a rich conversation about creative process, literary expression, and the atmospheric landscapes that shape their work. Based in the Inland Northwest, Derek is the author of Neighborhood of Gray Houses (Lost Horse Press) and River City Fires (Driftwood Press), two acclaimed poetry collections known for haunting imagery, emotional depth, and nuanced explorations of identity, memory, and place. In addition to their writing, Derek serves as an editor for Lynx House Press and has an impressive publication record, with poems appearing in The Account, Colorado Review, Epiphany, The Gettysburg Review, The Missouri Review Online, Poet Lore, Spillway, Third Coast, and many other journals. Their work is celebrated for its clarity, tension, and its ability to navigate the complexities of neurodivergence, environment, and human experience—offering listeners a powerful window into contemporary poetry and the voices shaping it today. https://derekannis.wordpress.com/ https://instagram.com/derekannis?igshid=NzZlODBkYWE4Ng== https://www.facebook.com/derek.annis?mibextid=ZbWKwL