Kendall Dunkelberg
@kdunkelberg.bsky.social
Poet & Professor
Director of MFA in Creative Writing Mississippi University for Women
Author of Tree Fall with Birdsong, Fernwood Press, 2025
Barrier Island Suite, and A Writer’s Craft.
Alumnus of Knox College, Univ. of Texas at Austin
Director of MFA in Creative Writing Mississippi University for Women
Author of Tree Fall with Birdsong, Fernwood Press, 2025
Barrier Island Suite, and A Writer’s Craft.
Alumnus of Knox College, Univ. of Texas at Austin
South Mississippi Folks, this Saturday, I'll be in Hattiesburg at The Author Shoppe for a reading/signing for Tree Fall with Birdsong, starting at 2pm. See you, Nov. 15! #mississippi #poetry #reading
November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
South Mississippi Folks, this Saturday, I'll be in Hattiesburg at The Author Shoppe for a reading/signing for Tree Fall with Birdsong, starting at 2pm. See you, Nov. 15! #mississippi #poetry #reading
Heading to Brandon MS this afternoon for Writer’s Flow at the public library. There’s nothing lovelier than a drive on a fall afternoon with meeting a group of writers as the destination. Support your local library; invite a writer!
November 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Heading to Brandon MS this afternoon for Writer’s Flow at the public library. There’s nothing lovelier than a drive on a fall afternoon with meeting a group of writers as the destination. Support your local library; invite a writer!
Why I Bailed on a Book Deal
[Note: I have removed the name of the press on request. I originally took down the post, but am restoring it because the information may still be helpful to those consicering book contracts, esp. from publishers who claim to be traditional publishers but operate more…
[Note: I have removed the name of the press on request. I originally took down the post, but am restoring it because the information may still be helpful to those consicering book contracts, esp. from publishers who claim to be traditional publishers but operate more…
Why I Bailed on a Book Deal
[Note: I have removed the name of the press on request. I originally took down the post, but am restoring it because the information may still be helpful to those consicering book contracts, esp. from publishers who claim to be traditional publishers but operate more like a hybrid press. The press claimed they have changed their terms, which may in fact be the case.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Why I Bailed on a Book Deal
[Note: I have removed the name of the press on request. I originally took down the post, but am restoring it because the information may still be helpful to those consicering book contracts, esp. from publishers who claim to be traditional publishers but operate more…
[Note: I have removed the name of the press on request. I originally took down the post, but am restoring it because the information may still be helpful to those consicering book contracts, esp. from publishers who claim to be traditional publishers but operate more…
I'm grateful for the new video book review of my poetry collection Barrier Island Suite on Instagram. Tonight, I wrote about finding it tonight on my #Substack. #bookreview #poetry
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New Review of Barrier Island Suite
Every now and then the universe sends a lovely postcard, like this video review by a reader of Barrier Island Suite I saw today.
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November 1, 2025 at 3:07 AM
I'm grateful for the new video book review of my poetry collection Barrier Island Suite on Instagram. Tonight, I wrote about finding it tonight on my #Substack. #bookreview #poetry
open.substack.com/pub/kendalld...
open.substack.com/pub/kendalld...
This past weekend I was a featured author at the Eudora Welty Writers' Symposium. Here are my thoughts. #readings #mississippi #poetry
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Welty Symposium Recap
A few thoughts and pictures from the 37th annual Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:24 PM
This past weekend I was a featured author at the Eudora Welty Writers' Symposium. Here are my thoughts. #readings #mississippi #poetry
kendalldunkelberg.com/2025/10/28/w...
kendalldunkelberg.com/2025/10/28/w...
Welty Symposium Recap
A few thoughts and pictures from the 37th annual Eudora Welty Writers' Symposium.
A few thoughts and pictures from the 37th annual Eudora Welty Writers' Symposium.
Welty Symposium Recap
A few thoughts and pictures from the 37th annual Eudora Welty Writers' Symposium.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Welty Symposium Recap
A few thoughts and pictures from the 37th annual Eudora Welty Writers' Symposium.
A few thoughts and pictures from the 37th annual Eudora Welty Writers' Symposium.
Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium 2025
This week I'll be one of the features writers at the 37th Annual Eudora Welty Writers' Symposium.
This week I'll be one of the features writers at the 37th Annual Eudora Welty Writers' Symposium.
Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium 2025
This week I'll be one of the features writers at the 37th Annual Eudora Welty Writers' Symposium.
kendalldunkelberg.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium 2025
This week I'll be one of the features writers at the 37th Annual Eudora Welty Writers' Symposium.
This week I'll be one of the features writers at the 37th Annual Eudora Welty Writers' Symposium.
WordPress Renewal Phishing
Today I got a couple of emails reminding me that my Wordpress renewal is tomorrow. I thought that was odd, since I'm on auto-renew and don't have to manually pay my bill. That's when I noticed the email was from a user at "hosting.com" and the link address was to some…
Today I got a couple of emails reminding me that my Wordpress renewal is tomorrow. I thought that was odd, since I'm on auto-renew and don't have to manually pay my bill. That's when I noticed the email was from a user at "hosting.com" and the link address was to some…
WordPress Renewal Phishing
Today I got a couple of emails reminding me that my Wordpress renewal is tomorrow. I thought that was odd, since I'm on auto-renew and don't have to manually pay my bill. That's when I noticed the email was from a user at "hosting.com" and the link address was to some long url that wasn't associated with Wordpress at all.
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October 9, 2025 at 4:13 PM
WordPress Renewal Phishing
Today I got a couple of emails reminding me that my Wordpress renewal is tomorrow. I thought that was odd, since I'm on auto-renew and don't have to manually pay my bill. That's when I noticed the email was from a user at "hosting.com" and the link address was to some…
Today I got a couple of emails reminding me that my Wordpress renewal is tomorrow. I thought that was odd, since I'm on auto-renew and don't have to manually pay my bill. That's when I noticed the email was from a user at "hosting.com" and the link address was to some…
Starting Saturday morning's panel with poetry at 9:30 a.m.
For a closer look, here is each panel of the 37th Annual Eudora Welty Writers' Symposium with 12 Southern writers and 5 Ephemera Prize Winners. Each session is free to attend and will be live-streamed on our WeltySymposium Youtube channel. #readings #writerscommunity #mississippi #southernwriters
October 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Starting Saturday morning's panel with poetry at 9:30 a.m.
I'll be on a panel this year.
Two weeks from today, we begin the 37th annual Eudora Welty Writers' Symposium at Mississippi University for Women. Here's our complete schedule! #writers #southernauthors #readings #bookfestival #TheW
October 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I'll be on a panel this year.
Visit to Vicksburg
This weekend, we took a trip to Vicksburg for my reading and discovered some of the many things it has to offer.
This weekend, we took a trip to Vicksburg for my reading and discovered some of the many things it has to offer.
Visit to Vicksburg
This weekend, we took a trip to Vicksburg for my reading and discovered some of the many things it has to offer.
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October 7, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Visit to Vicksburg
This weekend, we took a trip to Vicksburg for my reading and discovered some of the many things it has to offer.
This weekend, we took a trip to Vicksburg for my reading and discovered some of the many things it has to offer.
Book Club Scam Targeting Authors
Some book club invitations may turn out to be too good to be true.
Some book club invitations may turn out to be too good to be true.
Book Club Scam Targeting Authors
Some book club invitations may turn out to be too good to be true.
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October 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Book Club Scam Targeting Authors
Some book club invitations may turn out to be too good to be true.
Some book club invitations may turn out to be too good to be true.
I’ll be reading at the Old Courthouse Museum in Vicksburg MS tomorrow, Oct. 4, at 1pm. The last time I was in a courtroom, it was for jury duty. This should be a lot more fun!
Stop by Lorelei Books’ table at 1008 Cherry Street. They're organizing the readings and selling books at the flea market.
Stop by Lorelei Books’ table at 1008 Cherry Street. They're organizing the readings and selling books at the flea market.
October 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I’ll be reading at the Old Courthouse Museum in Vicksburg MS tomorrow, Oct. 4, at 1pm. The last time I was in a courtroom, it was for jury duty. This should be a lot more fun!
Stop by Lorelei Books’ table at 1008 Cherry Street. They're organizing the readings and selling books at the flea market.
Stop by Lorelei Books’ table at 1008 Cherry Street. They're organizing the readings and selling books at the flea market.
Reading Roundup, September 2025
Reading an small-town Mississippi bookstores is so much fun, no matter how many people are there.
Reading an small-town Mississippi bookstores is so much fun, no matter how many people are there.
Reading Roundup, September 2025
Reading an small-town Mississippi bookstores is so much fun, no matter how many people are there.
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September 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Reading Roundup, September 2025
Reading an small-town Mississippi bookstores is so much fun, no matter how many people are there.
Reading an small-town Mississippi bookstores is so much fun, no matter how many people are there.
North Mississippi friends! I'll be doing a reading and book signing at Bookends in Pontotoc this weekend. Come hear #poems from Tree Fall with Birdsong! Everyone is welcome!
#poetry #northmississippi #pontotocms
#poetry #northmississippi #pontotocms
September 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
North Mississippi friends! I'll be doing a reading and book signing at Bookends in Pontotoc this weekend. Come hear #poems from Tree Fall with Birdsong! Everyone is welcome!
#poetry #northmississippi #pontotocms
#poetry #northmississippi #pontotocms
Recent Developments on AI for Writers
I talke about my experience signing an AI opt-in agreement and with learning about tne Anthropic settlement.
I talke about my experience signing an AI opt-in agreement and with learning about tne Anthropic settlement.
Recent Developments on AI for Writers
I talke about my experience signing an AI opt-in agreement and with learning about tne Anthropic settlement.
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September 9, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Recent Developments on AI for Writers
I talke about my experience signing an AI opt-in agreement and with learning about tne Anthropic settlement.
I talke about my experience signing an AI opt-in agreement and with learning about tne Anthropic settlement.
Where in the World Is A Writer’s Craft?
Seeing where A Writer's Craft has been sold leads to insights and confirms my plans as I work toward a second edition.
Seeing where A Writer's Craft has been sold leads to insights and confirms my plans as I work toward a second edition.
Where in the World Is A Writer’s Craft?
Seeing where A Writer's Craft has been sold leads to insights and confirms my plans as I work toward a second edition.
kendalldunkelberg.com
September 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Where in the World Is A Writer’s Craft?
Seeing where A Writer's Craft has been sold leads to insights and confirms my plans as I work toward a second edition.
Seeing where A Writer's Craft has been sold leads to insights and confirms my plans as I work toward a second edition.
September is shaping up to be a busy month! Read about all the events I have coming up on my free Substack. Next up will be an appearance at the Mississippi Book Festival, Saturday, Sept. 13 at 9:30 a.m., 4th Floor House Corridor. open.substack.com/pub/kendalld...
September Roundup
September is shaping up to be a busy month with appearances at the Mississippi Book Festival, Millsaps College, The W's Alumni Assoc. and Bookends of Pontotoc.
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September 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
September is shaping up to be a busy month! Read about all the events I have coming up on my free Substack. Next up will be an appearance at the Mississippi Book Festival, Saturday, Sept. 13 at 9:30 a.m., 4th Floor House Corridor. open.substack.com/pub/kendalld...
Advice for MFA Applicants
My response to Poets & Writers recent advice essays for MFA Applicants
My response to Poets & Writers recent advice essays for MFA Applicants
Advice for MFA Applicants
My response to Poets & Writers recent advice essays for MFA Applicants
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August 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Advice for MFA Applicants
My response to Poets & Writers recent advice essays for MFA Applicants
My response to Poets & Writers recent advice essays for MFA Applicants
I'll be helping to kick off the Mississippi Book Festival at 9:30am Sept. 13 with the Attached to the Living World ecopoetry panel in the 4th Floor House Corridor of the Mississippi Sate Capitol.
msbookfestival.com/schedule/
msbookfestival.com/schedule/
August 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I'll be helping to kick off the Mississippi Book Festival at 9:30am Sept. 13 with the Attached to the Living World ecopoetry panel in the 4th Floor House Corridor of the Mississippi Sate Capitol.
msbookfestival.com/schedule/
msbookfestival.com/schedule/
Orpheus in Serbia
I add an anecdote to my Substack post about Staround's performance of my poem "Orpheus" in Serbia.
I add an anecdote to my Substack post about Staround's performance of my poem "Orpheus" in Serbia.
Orpheus in Serbia
I add an anecdote to my Substack post about Staround's performance of my poem "Orpheus" in Serbia.
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August 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Orpheus in Serbia
I add an anecdote to my Substack post about Staround's performance of my poem "Orpheus" in Serbia.
I add an anecdote to my Substack post about Staround's performance of my poem "Orpheus" in Serbia.
In this divisive time, international collaboration can still be amazingly rewarding. Here is the story of one of my poems that will be performed in Serbia tonight. Many thanks to Petros Bouras and the band Starwound for all they do!
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Orpheus in Serbia
Today, my poem "Orpheus" will be performed at the Nisville Festival in Serbia, though I'm still in Mississippi. Here's the story...
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August 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
In this divisive time, international collaboration can still be amazingly rewarding. Here is the story of one of my poems that will be performed in Serbia tonight. Many thanks to Petros Bouras and the band Starwound for all they do!
open.substack.com/pub/kendalld...
open.substack.com/pub/kendalld...
Don't miss my interview this afternoon on Mississippi Arts Hour arts.ms.gov/events/missi...
Mississippi Arts Hour – Kendall Dunkelberg - Mississippi Arts Commission
This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Lauren Rhoades talks with poet Kendall Dunkelberg, whose newly released collection of poetry is titled TREE FALL WITH BIRDSONG. The episode airs on MPB Radio th...
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August 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Don't miss my interview this afternoon on Mississippi Arts Hour arts.ms.gov/events/missi...
I had a great conversation with Lauren Rhoades on the Mississippi Arts Hour yesterday. Our interview will air this Sunday on MPB Think Radio. Listen live on mpbonline.org or later on the Mississippi Arts Hour podcast.
arts.ms.gov/events/missi...
arts.ms.gov/events/missi...
Mississippi Arts Hour – Kendall Dunkelberg - Mississippi Arts Commission
This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Lauren Rhoades talks with poet Kendall Dunkelberg, whose newly released collection of poetry is titled TREE FALL WITH BIRDSONG. The episode airs on MPB Radio th...
arts.ms.gov
August 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I had a great conversation with Lauren Rhoades on the Mississippi Arts Hour yesterday. Our interview will air this Sunday on MPB Think Radio. Listen live on mpbonline.org or later on the Mississippi Arts Hour podcast.
arts.ms.gov/events/missi...
arts.ms.gov/events/missi...