Ep. 006: Florida Gothic Poet Michelle Lizet Flores

Tune in as Jessica chats with poet and lifelong Florida resident Michelle Lizet Flores, the author of the full-length poetry collection, Invasive Species (Finishing Line Press, 2024), to discuss a book that inspired her: Lauren Groff’s short story collection, Florida (2018). Topics covered include:

• What the modern Gothic genre looks like in poetry;

• The importance of blank space and what is left unsaid;

• The many faces of Florida in 2018 and 2024.

Please be advised: There is a singular racial slur in this episode, spoken by Michelle in reference to a time and mode in which she was perceived.