Aug 28, 2018
An only child of divorced parents, Lauren
grew up splitting her time between Joshua Tree and Landers. With no
siblings, imagination was key in creating the little worlds she
played in as a child in these isolated places. She also believes
the 1984 disappearance of a
toddler in Joshua Tree Joshua Tree National Park
not only heightened the awareness of local parents about the
whereabouts of their children, but also heightened her own, in
general, and believes this awareness translates to her
poetry.
Lauren, under the name L.I. Henley, is the
author of two chapbooks: 'Desert with a Cabin View' and 'The
Finding'. Her second full-length collection, 'Starshine
Road', won the 2017 Perugia Press Prize. She is also the recipient
of The Academy of American Poets University Aware, The Duckabush
Prize in Poetry, chosen by Lia Purpura, and two prizes through The
Poet's Billow. Her newest poetry collection, 'Whole Night
Through', will be available in October 2019. Lauren also
edits the online literary journal, 'Apercus'.
For
many years Lauren has faced a number of health challenges including
a gluten allergy and a Hashimoto's diagnosis. In this episode, she talks about the big
role diet has played in her health management and healing. Lauren
shares her health journey with others through her blog at her
website.