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Katharyn Howd Machan is a Professor of Writing at Ithaca College's School of Humanities and Sciences. With a career spanning over four decades, she specializes in creative writing, poetry, and fairy tale studies. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Interpretation (Performance Studies) from Northwestern University, an M.A. in English from the University of Iowa, and a B.A. in English and Speech from The College of Saint Rose.
- Ph.D., Interpretation (Performance Studies), Northwestern University (1984)
- M.A., English, University of Iowa (1975)
- B.A., English and Speech, The College of Saint Rose (1974)
Her research integrates poetry with performance studies, focusing on fairy tales, narrative dance, and embodied creativity. Her work explores how literature intersects with physical expression and community storytelling traditions. Key themes include metaphor, identity, historical memory, and the fusion of dance with written language.
Recent publications like A Slow Bottle of Wine (2020) and Secret Music: Voices from Redwing, 1888 (2018) reflect her interest in lyrical storytelling and temporal layering. Awards include the Ann Stanford Poetry Prize and Luna Negra Poetry Prize, alongside her 2002 appointment as Tompkins County's first Poet Laureate.
- Ann Stanford Poetry Prize (University of Southern California)
- Luna Negra Poetry Prize (Kent State University)
- First Poet Laureate of Tompkins County (2002)
As Zajal the Sugarplum Fairy, she combines belly dancing with poetic performance, offering workshops and community classes. Her scholarship also extends to editing anthologies like Adrienne Rich: A Tribute Anthology (2012).
