Local writers Mery Smith and Bruce Asper bring poetry workshops to Airway Heights Corrections Center Mery Smith's tumultuous journey to the title Spokane Poet Laureate included flunking out of college due to alcoholism and navigating life as a single parent....

Congrats, Bruce! I am beyond grateful to have a writing partner who truly embodies the spirit of community engagement. Two years later. MFA grads. www.inlander.com/culture/loca... #CommunityChampion #WritingPartnerGoals #Inspiration #iamawriter #mfagrads #writingisforeveryone