Local Authors

Poet Kidd Williams shares an original poem about America as part of Southern Tier Life's poetry series.

Poet Aleathia Drehmer shares her thoughts on America in prose and poetry, during this month of recognizing U.S. independence.

Bath poet Kidd Williams closes out her poetry column series reflecting on where her hero's journey has led her and what's next.

Bath poet Kidd Williams shares her journey of self actualization and gaining peace in her own skin.

Bath poet Kidd Williams writes about how poetry helped her express her awakening and rebirth.

Bath poet Kidd Williams shares how poetry helped her accept who she was and gave her the courage to be authentically herself.

Local author Charde Vera shares how her quest for mental health led to writing and how she hopes to help others improve their mental health.

Local poet and musician Kidd Williams shares how poetry helped her find her own identity, as a writer and trans woman.

Corning poet Aleathia Drehmer ends her series with stories of how poetry can inspire youth.

Corning poet Aleathia Drehmer writes about the importance of independent bookstores to the community and writers.

Local author Charde Vera shares how she used poetry to teach children self confidence and love in her first children's book.

Corning poet Aleathia Drehmer explores the poets and poetry that affected her life and work.

Corning poet Aleathia Drehmer shares how prompt writing helped her write during some dark times.

Aleathia Drehmer is a poet living in Corning. She will share her thoughts on the art of poetry to celebrate National Poetry Month.

the Watkins Glen native’s book “Murder & Mayhem in the Finger Lakes” was published last September through Arcadia Publishing.

“I always told my students to write about what you know,” Pucci said.