Jefferson’s poem, “My Father Could Take Apart a Dryer,” appeared in the June 19th issue of the Maine S Father’s Day. The poem originally appeared in Beloit Poetry Journal.
The Portland Press Herald
Ruth Moore poetry review in The Maine Review
Jefferson’s review of two recently-reissued Ruth Moore poetry books was published in the Spring 2022 issue of The Maine Review.
Maine Literary Award Winner for Poetry
Jefferson’s book, Antique Densities: Modern Parables & Other Experiments in Short Prose, was named a co-winner of the 2022 Maine Literary Award for Poetry. He shares the award with W.J. Herbert’s Dear Specimen. Congratulations to all the other winners and finalists, and thank you to the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance.
Rain Taxi Review
Jefferson reviewed Leslie Moore's book, What Rough Beasts (Littoral Books 2021) in the current online edition of Rain Taxi.
Read & Loved
Jefferson wrote about Rachel Contreni Flynn’s poem “Sleep” for the MWPA’s web feature Read & Loved.
“As I continue to read this poem, I get the sense that there’s not much sleep can’t do,
or won’t take on and transform.”
Maine Humanities Council Speaker
Jefferson was recently added to an impressive list of Maine Humanities Council Speakers. His talks on Maine Women Writers include Ruth Moore, Elizabeth Coatsworth & Kate Barnes, as well as everyday diaries of Maine women.
Fishouse
Ross Gay's Be Holding reviewed in The Cafe Review
Jefferson reviewed Ross Gay’s book-length poem, Be Holding, in the spring 2022 issue of The Cafe Review.
Interview on Bath Community TV
Irene Drago speaks with Jefferson about Antique Densities for Bath Community TV. Watch the interview here.
