UWS poetry prof's collection gets Pulitzer consideration
Jayson Iwen's “Roze & Blud: A Long Poem” was nominated for the major award by his publisher, University of Arkansas Press.
Written By: Christa Lawler
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Poet and UWS professor Jayson Iwen's collection "Roze & Blud" was nominated by his publisher for a Pulitzer Prize. (Jed Carlson / jcarlson@superiortelegram.com)
The launch of Jayson Iwen’s poetry collection “Roze & Blud: A Long Poem” started with a surprise voicemail message that left the University of Wisconsin-Superior writing professor agape.
Former United States poet laureate Billy Collins — possibly one of the most famous contemporary poets — wanted to talk to him about something.