Daniel talks with poet Octavio Quintanilla, author of the collection "If I Go Missing." Octavio tells us how the Rio Grande Valley has influenced his writing, and which other writers have moved him. He also explains why it is important for poetry to be accessible to readers.
Octavio Quintanilla reads "Legacy" for today's Poem of the Week. It is a sampling from his new book, "If I Go Missing."
Plus...Daniel wants to know if you're a closeted writer. Can you fill in the blank? "You're a writer if..." Send your suggestions to danchacon@utep.edu, and your offerings might make it on a future Words on Wire episode!
Aired Nov 9, 2014.