Adrian Blevins

Adrian Blevins is a Professor of English and Creative Writing at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, where she also directs the Creative Writing Program.

• Education:
  • M.F.A. in Poetry, Warren Wilson College (2002)
  • M.A. in Fiction, Hollins University (1990)
  • B.A. in English, Virginia Intermont College (1986)
• Current Courses:
  • EN279 Poetry Writing I
  • EN322 American Poetry Now: Edgy Post-Confessional Strain

Research Expertise: Blevins specializes in Contemporary American Poetry, particularly post-confessional styles, Appalachian cultural narratives, and the intersection of poetic form with personal memoir. Her work often explores themes of motherhood, regional identity, and emotional resilience.

Scientific Awards:

• Wilder Prize (Two Sylvias Press)
• Kate Tufts Discovery Award
• Rona Jaffe Writer’s Foundation Award

Publications: Recent books include Status Pending (Four Way Books, 2023), Appalachians Run Amok, and Walk Till the Dogs Get Mean (co-edited collection of Appalachian essays).