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​I am a confluence of contradictions, fan of parallel structure, and nostalgic pack rat who writes poetry about punk rock kids, takes photos of forgotten places, and rescues discarded treasures. Most importantly I believe in the beauty of the ordinary, the power of the vernacular, and the history of the abandoned. My work strives to reveal the art in what we see, say, do, ignore, and forget every day.

I hold Creative Writing degrees from SUNY Purchase (BA) and Wilkes University (MFA). I have been published in several kick ass journals and my first collection, Mix Tapes and Photo Albums is out now on EMP Books.

Prior to all the fancy education and publication credits, I was raised by rock n’ roll parents who knew the importance of concerts an
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Mix Tapes and Photo Albums

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Andrea Janov Andrea Janov said: " Gottlieb's voice is authentic, precise, and conversational all at the same time. The ordinary to the subversive is all fodder for poetry in Gottlieb's world, and that is a world that we should all be a part of. Though I like her original work (as opp ...more "

 

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The voice here was interesting, I just didn't quite care what it had to say. ...more
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Loose Woman by Sandra Cisneros
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Every character, every voice, every setting was vivid and authentic and strong. The stories tugged at your heartstrings, they almost forced empathy by being so direct. The world built by Berlin (and her reoccurring characters) was natural and honest ...more
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Rock 'n' Roll by Tom Stoppard
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I saw this when it had it's original (only?) New York run and the last scene really stuck with me all these years. With Stoppard's passing I thought it was high time I read the work, which also gives you the time and space to understand (and by under ...more
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The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
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While I can agree with the idea of truly living for oneself, your life, and your ideals, The Fountainhead's approach almost makes a farce out of the idea. From the bitter resistance to compromise to the hero gets all the accolades he earn by being so ...more
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