Hennen's Observer

An interview with H.E. Mantel, winner of the Open Community Poetry Contest (for the period October—December, 2010) conducted February 28, 2011.

by John Winn

Staff Writer

Hennen's Observer

Harold E. Mantel has been a mainstay in the literary community ever since he burst on the scene almost a decade ago. Since then many of his poems and prose, including “Abide and Abode,” “If Ever After” and “Pox Populi” have been published in major journals and magazines. Yet while many know about Harold the artist, few know about Harold the man.

by John Winn

Staff Writer

Hennen's Observer

Corruption. Crime. Office politics. Christina Hazelwood has seen it all. The freelance  journalist, entrepreneur, and indie filmmaker has had a front row seat watching some of the grittiest and dirtiest moments in our nation's history.

by John Winn

Staff Writer

Hennen's Observer

Cook. Restauranteur. Expatriate writer extraordinaire.

From Chicago to Lagos, Nigeria, Jason Czebotar has packed more into his life than many well-known authors in a lifetime. Equal parts cosmopolitan and romantic, Czebotar's work ranges from the raw to the maudlin. Love, anger, sadness--if there's a mood, there's a Czebotar poem to express it.

Hennen's John Winn caught up with Czebotar and discussed his unique background, the origin of his website--and the relative chops of two long dead poets.

by John Winn

Staff Writer

Hennen's Observer

14 December 2010

Look up the term "well-rounded" in the dictionary and Chris Edwards picture would be off to the side. From journalism to a successful music career, he's done it all and seen it all, capturing the smoky haze and distinct flavor of East Texas' bars and clubs as only a native can. But he's no stranger to poetry--his first work "Singing Jester" premiered on Hennen's earlier this year. Correspondent John Winn caught up with the multi-talented singer-songwriter and discussed his art, the future of music, and his fondness for Townes Van Zandt.