The Open Hand

David Axelrod is a prolific poet with eight poetry collections and a non-fiction work titled Troubled Intimacies. He is an educator at Eastern Oregon University, where he leads the Ars Poetica Lecture Series and co-edits the acclaimed basalt: a journal of fine and literary arts with Jodi Varon. Axelrod's contributions to poetry and literary arts are significant, showcasing his dedication to both writing and teaching.