"Spotlight" Poet Interview:
David Fox
David Fox
Hello David. Thank you for being the Creative Inspirations “Spotlight” Poet for this month! It is a joy being able to interview you again. How has this year been going for you thus far?
So far, so good. I have gotten published/accepted in CRM (Celine Rose Mariotti) Enterprises, Full Moon Poetry, The Harnisch Acre, my friend Mankh's haiku calendar, Northern Stars, Pancakes in Heaven, Poetry Protocol Syndicate, Weird World Webzine, WestWard Quarterly, and of course, Creative Inspirations.
How long have we known each other?
Ever since your print To God Be the Glory! days.
Are you happy we are into the Spring season here in the United States? Does the month of April have any significant meaning for you?
l love the Spring season. My grandmother was born on April 11th.
Tell us something good about the city or state you reside in.
I live in Islandia, NY. It is a relatively small town, approximately one mile in length.
Tell us a little bit about David.
I like to bowl, play mini-gold, read, do word finds, collect cat figurines and statues, and of course, write poetry. My immediate family is just me, my mom, dad and sister. I have one uncle, two aunts and a few older and younger cousins.
What does a typical day look like for you?
I go to a program most Mondays through Saturdays with people of all kinds of disabilities.
How long have you been writing poetry?
I have been writing poetry since I was 7 or 8 years old.
What is your favorite form of poetry?
I like to write poetry in couplets or every other line rhyming with each other. I have written in several other forms.
You are also the owner / editor of the poetry publication, The Poet’s Art. Tell us about this publication:
*How did The Poet’s Art come about?
The Poet's Art came about in 2000 when I moved into my current group home.
*What was the inspiration for it?
The inspiration behind it was promoting poets at all levels to publish their work, so long as it was positive.
*Any particular goals / visions you have for your publication this year?
My goal for publication may be to reduce publishing costs. (I currently charge $8 an issue).
Are there other forms of writing you do?
I also write short stories, mostly for children.
Are you on any social media platforms, websites, etc., that you would like to share with us?
I am on Facebook as David Fox, and David Ira Fox.
Anything that you are proud you accomplished last year that is still transpiring into this year?
Finding new places to get published in.
What is a minor and major goal you would like to accomplish this year?
I would love to continue publishing my magazine.
Can you share some advice for aspiring poets and writers?
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again! It took 30 rejections for me to get published.
Thank you for taking time to do this interview, David. I appreciate your continued support of Creative Inspirations and its ministries! Please have closing remarks.
It is always a pleasure to be published by you. Thank you for letting me be the Spotlight poet again. Sincerely, David Fox.
So far, so good. I have gotten published/accepted in CRM (Celine Rose Mariotti) Enterprises, Full Moon Poetry, The Harnisch Acre, my friend Mankh's haiku calendar, Northern Stars, Pancakes in Heaven, Poetry Protocol Syndicate, Weird World Webzine, WestWard Quarterly, and of course, Creative Inspirations.
How long have we known each other?
Ever since your print To God Be the Glory! days.
Are you happy we are into the Spring season here in the United States? Does the month of April have any significant meaning for you?
l love the Spring season. My grandmother was born on April 11th.
Tell us something good about the city or state you reside in.
I live in Islandia, NY. It is a relatively small town, approximately one mile in length.
Tell us a little bit about David.
I like to bowl, play mini-gold, read, do word finds, collect cat figurines and statues, and of course, write poetry. My immediate family is just me, my mom, dad and sister. I have one uncle, two aunts and a few older and younger cousins.
What does a typical day look like for you?
I go to a program most Mondays through Saturdays with people of all kinds of disabilities.
How long have you been writing poetry?
I have been writing poetry since I was 7 or 8 years old.
What is your favorite form of poetry?
I like to write poetry in couplets or every other line rhyming with each other. I have written in several other forms.
You are also the owner / editor of the poetry publication, The Poet’s Art. Tell us about this publication:
*How did The Poet’s Art come about?
The Poet's Art came about in 2000 when I moved into my current group home.
*What was the inspiration for it?
The inspiration behind it was promoting poets at all levels to publish their work, so long as it was positive.
*Any particular goals / visions you have for your publication this year?
My goal for publication may be to reduce publishing costs. (I currently charge $8 an issue).
Are there other forms of writing you do?
I also write short stories, mostly for children.
Are you on any social media platforms, websites, etc., that you would like to share with us?
I am on Facebook as David Fox, and David Ira Fox.
Anything that you are proud you accomplished last year that is still transpiring into this year?
Finding new places to get published in.
What is a minor and major goal you would like to accomplish this year?
I would love to continue publishing my magazine.
Can you share some advice for aspiring poets and writers?
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again! It took 30 rejections for me to get published.
Thank you for taking time to do this interview, David. I appreciate your continued support of Creative Inspirations and its ministries! Please have closing remarks.
It is always a pleasure to be published by you. Thank you for letting me be the Spotlight poet again. Sincerely, David Fox.
For past "Spotlight" interviews, please contact MJ at the email below.
January - Uchechukwu Onyedikam
February - Melissa Dennison
March - Marjorie Pezzoli
January - Uchechukwu Onyedikam
February - Melissa Dennison
March - Marjorie Pezzoli
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