J. Townsend

J. Townsend's poetry has been published in online and print journals, including Bombay Gin, The Cultural Society, Gam, Diagram, & Fact-Simile. His critical study “Spiritual Man, Modern Man” on the life and work of poet Frank Samperi appeared in issue 36 of JACKET magazine. J. is also a co-founder and editor of con/crescent press (www.concrescentpress.com), a print magazine focused on discursive essay and creative non-fiction, and chapbook publisher for emerging, innovative poets. He is a member of the New Philadelphia Poets, and lives in Kensington, PA.