Here's where rhinestones, wigs, make-up, high-heeled shoes, and all other things larger than life come together with poetry, joined by a young poet's wanderlust and reverence for the forever-reigning queen of Dollywood.
Stephen Roger Powers started writing poetry thirteen years ago to pass time in the middle of the night when he was too energized to sleep after coming off the stage in comedy clubs around the Midwest. He is the author of "The Follower's Tale" and "Hello, Stephen," both published by Salmon Poetry. He hasn't done stand-up in a long time, but every once in a while he finds avenues for the performer he was born to be. He was an extra in "Joyful Noise" with Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton, and he can be seen if you know just where to look.