For this week, I wanted to choose a poet whose roots lie in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. David Guterson, a Seattle native with decades of hiking experience, published Turn Around Time in 2019. Guterson describes Turn Around Time as “a waking poem for the Pacific Northwest,” as the collection is full of poems with nature-enriched imagery paired with Washington artist Justin Gibben’s illustrations.
(he/him) Writing has always been cathartic and therapeutic for Maxwell. He enjoys spreading his creativity through a multitude of mediums like poetry, art, and photography. Maxwell earned his bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Texas at San Antonio. He served as a poetry editor and managing editor for the college’s literary arts journal, The Sagebrush Review. Maxwell moved to Seattle, Washington at the beginning of March of 2024 with his boyfriend. When he is not reading or writing, Maxwell enjoys watching Friends, listening to Oh Wonder, or hunting for Funko Pops. He hopes to unearth the hidden gems that lie within our vast city.
