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 | ×
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.