Michael Kiesow Moore

Michael Kiesow Moore (1960- ) is an award-winning writer of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction and author of the poetry collection, What to Pray For (Nodin Press). He received his M.F.A. in Creative Writing at Hamline University and his work has appeared in several books and journals, including Water~Stone Review, Talking Stick, Evergreen Chronicles, The James White Review, and A Loving Testimony: Losing Loved Ones Lost to AIDS. His awards have included a Pushcart nomination in poetry, a Minnesota State Arts Board fellowship, and a Loft Mentor Series Award. He curates the Birchbark Books Reading Series at Birchbark Books and teaches creative writing classes at the Loft Literary Center.