In Volume Six: Chapter Seven, we are joined by Vancouver-born poet, writer, educator, and editor Gregory Betts. A professor of English at Brock University and Literary Arts Residency Lead at the SETI Institute, Greg has authored or edited more than 25 books, including his most recent collaboration Muttertongue: What is Word In Utter Space, co-written with Lillian Allen and Gary Barwin.

In our conversation, we trace Greg’s creative journey—from his earliest poems being published without his knowledge, to discovering the power of poetry in community through a George Bowering book and an Al Purdy reading that changed how he saw writing. We talk about his commitment to literary communities, his take on experimental versus avant-garde writing, and why he believes the difference between the two matters.

Contact Gregory::
Website: gregorybetts.wordpress.com
Purchase Muttertongue: here

Recorded Spoken Word Performances Featured Include:

Ebony Stewart – Mental Health Barz
Instagram: @gulleyprincess Website: ebpoetry.com

Jus Marvin – My Depression
Instagram: @jusmarvinpoetry

Natasha Miller – The Difference Between a Girlfriend and a Woman
Instagram: @natashatmiller

Elizabeth Acevedo – Afro Latina
Instagram: @acevedowrites Website: acevedowrites.com

Asia Samson – As I Am
Instagram: @theasiaproject Website: theasiaproject.com

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