Preserving the Past for the Present

Terry Allen was born in Brisbane, Australia, grew up in Kansas City and is an emeritus professor of Theatre Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where he taught acting, directing, and playwriting. He is the author of the chapbook Monsters in the Rain (Kelsay Books, 2019) and three full-length poetry collections: Art Work (Kelsay Books, 2021), Waiting on the Last Train (Kelsay Books, 2022), and Rubber Time (Kelsay Books, 2023). His poems have appeared in many national and international journals, including I-70 Review, Third Wednesday, and Popshot Quarterly. In addition, his work has been nominated for an Eric Hoffer Book Award, a Best of the Net Award, and a Pushcart Prize. He currently lives in Columbia, Missouri with his wife Nancy and their dog Jayden. Paperback: 56 pagesPublisher: Kelsay Books (November 16, 2024)