POET'S DIGEST

Happy birthday Joseph Spencer!  Today, the 18th of June, 2026 is a special day as it marks the birthday of Collab Tour founder, Joseph Spencer Ph.D.  Spencer is one of the most influential contemporary poets of the 21st Century and his accolades, accomplishments and achievements read like something from a movie scene.  Joseph Spencer is a trained attorney, who along the line of his practice discovered the art of writing powerful poetry. With a Masters Degree from the University of Mary Land and a Doctorate in Greco-Roman History (Creative Writing), Spencer redefines what it means to be eminently qualified alongside being naturally talented.  He won the Nigerian Poetry Prize in 2017, the German Literary Poetry Prize in 2018 and several awards per all poetry.com: He also won the Critics Choice Award in 2018.  He has poems that have been published in journals across the world too numerous to mention.  His poem, “Before The Lights” is one of the mos...

Interview with Jacqueline Jacqueline Kimberly is an accomplished poet and author.  Her debut collection, "Confessions Over Tequila" broke all sorts of records; topping the charts on Amazon bestseller lists with reckless abandon.  "Fractured Euphoria", her follow up second book has some how been able to usurp the achievements of "Confessions Over Tequila", as it sat as Number 1 on the Overall Poetry Charts for all continents on Amazon.  An incredible feat.  Jacqueline is also now a two time, consecutive bestselling poet and the 20th consecutive bestseller of her global writers group, "The Collab Tour" where she ranks as a prominent member.   Below are excerpts:  1. "Fractured Euphoria" charted at Number 1 on the Global Poetry Bestsellers list on Amazon, alongside reaching Number 1 in the Motivational & Inspirational and Canadian categories. How are you feeling? I'm incredibly grateful. I don't think it's fully...

 Star of the week! Rebecca Wildblood is a spectacular poet.  She is an Amazon Bestselling poet of "I AM", her debut poetry collection, which has continued to make waves in the global poetry community.  Rebecca is the "Poet of the Week" for the Collab Tour Global Writer's community, in recognition of her outstanding talents and contributions to the poetry community.   She had a stint in the Military, serving her country with distinction. The main inspiration behind her critically acclaimed book was the loss of her dog.  Processing the grief and trauma led her to write,  "I AM".  Rebecca has been writing poetry since she was a teenager and was particularly influenced by the works of Rumi.  From those humble beginnings in writing to the global stage with "I AM" topping the Amazon Bestsellers Charts,  Rebecca has indeed come a long way and is a worthy recipient of the first "Poet of the Week" accolade by the Coll...

Interview with Henrietta O. Henrietta O. is becoming a household name in the creative space in general; particularly poetry, as her recently released debut collection, "What The Silence Gave Me" is a quality poetry collection with the potential to really transform her to Super star status..  Henrietta is an active member of the most prestigious writers club in the world, "The Collab Tour" and undoubtedly, her career is poised for immense success.  Interview Excerpts below: 1. Tell us about your background?  I am Henrietta Odiete (Henrietta O.) born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, I am currently living in Toronto Ontario. I am the second of three children. I have a brother and a sister who are also based in Ontario Canada. I grew up surrounded by family, art, food, music and culture. My parents always encouraged us to learn and were instrumental in getting us involved in various hobbies and interest such as swimming, music lessons, roller blading. Reading w...

Interview with Zowie! Zowie Norris is an accomplished poet and creative writer. Her exploits in the poetry community have been well documented.  She is a multiple amazon bestselling author, and her kindness for fellow poets and her community building efforts in the poetry community has placed her in a class of her own. Her style of poetry has also garnered her critical acclaim and awards to boot.  Zowie is an official member of the most prestigious writers club in the world, "The Collab Tour". Interview Excerpts below: 1. Happy "Bookaversary" to Seasonal Symphonies! How has it been so far? Oh, it has been an absolute whirlwind of a year! I cannot believe Seasonal Symphonies is already celebrating its first book birthday this May. Watching this collection go out into the world and find its rhythm in the hearts of readers has been incredibly moving. Poetry is so deeply personal, but nature is a universal language. Hearing how people have connected with the...

Interview with Michael! Michael Meggoe is a household name in the creative space in general; particularly poetry. His phenomenal writing style has garnered him serious critical acclaim.  He is a published author of great books like: Tears, Wildflower, and the Psalms of Michael. .  Michael is an official member of the most prestigious writers club in the world, "The Collab Tour" and undoubtedly, his career is destined for the top.  Interview Excerpts below: 1. Tell us about your background? Thank you—it is an honor to be a part of Poet's Digest, an increasingly great platform. I am a Jamaican poet whose work is shaped by the rhythms of place, memory, and lived experience, I write from a landscape where language is never quiet. My background moves between rivers, roads, and everyday encounters, and I also work around bamboo rafting, where close contact with water informs my sense of movement, patience, and flow in writing. I am the self-published author of three...