Derek Williams

Author's Bio

A student of America’s shorthand history, Derek JG Williams grew up studying comic books and the backs of baseball cards. His writing has been featured at venues throughout the country and been published both in print and on the web. He is a proponent of handclaps in songs, thinks the designated hitter should be banned from baseball, and is celebrating all the time, anytime.

Publications and Prizes

Journals:

Amethyst Arsenic, Bellingham Review, OVS Magazine, Palooka, Radius, RHINO, Spoonful, The Inman Review, The November 3rd Club, Union Station Magazine, White Whale Review

Performances:

Danny's Tavern (2012), Lorem Ipsum Books (2012), The Marliave (2012), Blue (2011), Emerson College (2011), Lily Pad (2011), Midway Cafe (2011), Brandeis University (2010), Cantab Lounge (2010), Outpost 186 (2010), Ralph's Rock Diner (2010), The Stone Church (2010), Nuyorican Poets Café (2009)

Prizes:

Runner-up, 2012 International Reginald Shepherd Memorial Poetry Prize.

Derek Williams Resume

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Listing last updated: December 23, 2012

More Information

Listed as:

Poet, Spoken Word Artist

Gives readings?

Yes

Travels for readings?

Yes

Identifies as:

English American

Prefers to work with:

Any

Fluent in:

English

Born in:

New Britain, CT

Raised in:

Bristol, CT

Reviews, Recordings, and Interviews