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Matthew Olzmann is an Assistant Professor at Dartmouth College and the author of three poetry collections, including the recent Constellation Route. His work explores themes of defamiliarization, irony, and humor in literature, influenced by poets like Nobel Laureate Wisława Szymborska. He curates poetry for platforms like Zócalo and engages with contemporary literary trends, noting the pandemic's impact on poetry accessibility through virtual readings.
Personal interests include Filipino cuisine (adobo and pancit), New Year’s Eve traditions with his writer partner, and low-key hobbies like karaoke. He emphasizes the importance of enjoying the writing process itself, as the core of a fulfilling literary career.
Olzmann’s background includes early aspirations ranging from Spider-Man to doctor—inspired by a childhood psychic reading—before settling into creative writing. He values solitude and reflection, finding solace in his Vermont home’s quietude after growing up in Detroit.
