Join us for an conversation with Dawn Leas, author of the forthcoming book, The Sin of Being Okay (Kinsman Avenue Publishing, 2025). Dawn, a writing coach, teaching artist, and assistant director of the Wilkes University Maslow Family Graduate Creative Writing program, shares her journey as a writer, her connection to Kinsman Avenue Publishing in uplifting underrepresented voices, and what it means to be “okay” even when it feels like you are not supposed to be.

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Join us as we talk with Russell Nichols, a fiction writer, poet, and playwright, about his journey of creativity, writing, and escaping the system. From vagabonding around the world with his wife to confronting systemic injustice through his work, Russell shares insights into his creative process, inspirations, and a core question: "How do you break free from a system designed to break you?" Discover how his travels have shaped his writing, what was behind his play 'America, the Game,' and his thoughts on current events. We'll also delve into his literary influences, and his work that is on the horizon.

Join us for episode 4 of KQ on the Avenue, where we chat with Jack Wolflink, a biracial Filipine writer and editor, and diving deep into art, protest, and and Asian representation in the arts. From fueling creativity with irritation, to insights on protest tactics, Jack brings a powerful perspective. You won't want to miss this engaging and thought-provoking conversation!