An interview with Burl Horniachek where we discuss his book To Heaven's Rim: The Kingdom Poets Book of World Christian Poetry, if poets make the best translators, a few contemporary Christian poets he enjoys, and an excerpt from his book.
About Burl Horniachek
Burl grew up near Edmonton, went to the University of Toronto to study Ancient Near Eastern Studies (Hebrew/Ancient Israel) and eventually came back to study creative writing with Nobel Prize winner Derek Walcott at the University of Alberta. His wife is from Winnipeg and they now live in Selkirk. He worked for many years as a high school teacher, but now mostly takes care of their two children.
About Mike Rippy
Mike has worked in the art museum industry for over 20 years and the visual arts for over 30. Through LGTG, Mike will be sharing his own burgeoning journey into a deeper understanding of poetry so that others who may be curious but intimidated by the medium may feel less apprehensive.
Headshot from Winnipeg Free Press
