To be honest, out of everything I’ve written, if I happen to produce just one piece-be it story or poem-in my lifetime that finds its way into the Halls of the Perpetually Reprinted (i.e. (Although, the volumes and the library would be a nice addendum.)Īs for where I hope it will take me.

Just knowing there are total strangers out there enjoying what I’ve written is enough. Seriously, I still get a thrill out of finding homes for my odd tales and peculiar poetry. KN: Eventually, I’d like to see most of what I’ve written collected into volumes, a library built to house said volumes, and a statue of myself erected in front to point the way. Where exactly do you hope your writing takes you? What goals do you hope to achieve? The poems were finally released, and so here they are.ĬP: Your work has appeared in a plethora of great publications. The editor in charge tried to shop it around to other publishers but couldn’t garner any interest.

KN: Years ago, the trio of poems that make up “Whispers Beyond the Glass” were to appear in an illustrated poetry anthology that centered on the theme of a snowed-in town and the horrors that might result. Can you tell us how it came to fruition? What inspired the piece? It was my first glimpse at something other.ĬP: “Whispers Beyond the Glass” is a wonderful Lovecraftian poem with beautiful language and some great references to the mythos. I think I may have had an out-of-body experience. I remember one day hanging out in his basement, listening to The Moody Blues and King Crimson. He was a budding writer, his brother was an artist. In grade school, I had a friend who introduced me to Lovecraft and Lord Dunsany. Riding bikes and swimming at the lake in summer, raking leaves in the fall just to jump in the pile, snow forts and sledding in winter. KN: I grew up in a small town in Connecticut. Join us as we interview Kurt Newton for the second time, and as we dive into the making of his Lovecraftian poem “Whispers Beyond the Glass.” Hinnom Magazine Issue 008 – Cover Art by David DawkinsĬP: For those who didn’t get the chance to read your first spotlight with G&H, can you tell us a little about yourself? How you came to write dark fiction and poetry? With Hinnom 008 releasing tomorrow, we thought we’d interview some of the authors involved to help get the word out about their pieces.

The Wishnik by Kurt Newton