Dirtysacred is a poet, storyteller, and rubber tramp. His work has appeared in the New Southerner, Pegasus, and Antique Children, among others.He is the author of several books and collections, and he organizes open mics and readings all over the Midwest. He publishes new work often on Instagram (@dirtysacred) and maintains a regular blog at dirtysacred.com.  He is also the host and producer of the travel story podcast, “Record of a Well-Worn Pair of Travel Boots.”