An Interview with Sebastian Merrill

Poetry alumn Sebastian Merrill was recently interviewed by Broadsided Press about his poem “Letter with my Ghost” Read an excerpt of the interview below, and download the poem on the full interview page.

What made you want to submit this poem to our “Dear Queer” feature?


Poet Sebastian Merrill: This poem is a part of a longer collection I am currently working on titled Ghost :: Seeds. Incorporating elements of magical realism and myth, Ghost :: Seeds explores a dialogue between a trans speaker and his former self, the woman he left behind in order to transition. The project of this book felt like a perfect match for the “Dear Queer” feature.

Continue reading the interview, and access “Letter With My Ghost” here: “Letter With My Ghost” | Broadsided Press

Sebastian Merrill on the Web:

Sebastian Caswell Merrill (sebastianmerrill.com)

Sebastian Caswell (@seb.caswell) • Instagram