Here's where I share articles, ideas, meaningful conversations, and actionable tips to help you live a life of creative freedom. And of course, ruminations on all things Appalachian!
I’m Carla, and I’m so happy you’re here. I love having this personal medium to share stories, creativity, and other important things. I hope you find inspiration as you listen and read along!
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In Defense of Daydreaming: An Interview with Silas House Listen now or read the overview below. How Kentucky’s Poet Laureate balances creativity, deadlines, and the sacred art of doing “nothing” When you’re juggling teaching, writing novels, serving as state poet laureate, and collaborating with Grammy-nominated musicians, how do you keep all the balls in the […]
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Carla is currently based in Lexington, KY, ancestral lands of the Adena, Hopewell, S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), and Wazhazhe Maⁿzhaⁿ (Osage) nations.
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