hi, I’M CAROLENE!

I’m a poet whose work has received support from MacDowell, Sewanee Writers’ Conference, and Key West Literary Seminar. Click here to read my poems!

My latest update is that I will be a staff member at the 2026 Sewanee Writers’ Conference in July. After having such a wonderful time as a participant last year, I’m thrilled to be on the other side of things. I hope to see you there!

I also have poems forthcoming in Third Coast, Shō Poetry Journal, and Faultline; stay tuned for those!

As you wait for more updates, please enjoy this picture I took of a sailboat in Key West during my time at the Key West Literary Seminar.