Several times a month we connect with our contributors showing where they have been, where they are now, and what’s up for the future.

Name: Douglas Cole
Title of Pieces Published in Sweet: And That Darkness
Issues: 12.1

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You can find Douglas in Seattle, Washington where he teaches and writes.

Find out more about Douglas on his website.

What are some major accomplishments you have had since your Sweet publication?

The White Field, a novel, came out September 18.

Who is your favorite author?

Oh….impossible. Basho, Borges,
Bukowski, Calvino, Dellilo, Didion, Harjo, Homer, Morrison, Joyce, Kafka, Lowry, MacCarthy, Sophocles…

What is your favorite poem/essay/book?

Again! Impossible!! “The Four Quartets,” All of Emily Dickinson, Leaves of Grass.

What inspires you to write?

Coffee, dreaming, movies, books, breathing…

What are you reading right now?

Angels by Denis Johnson, Devotion by Patti Smith

What is your favorite sweet? We would love for you to share a recipe or link to place that serves it. Pictures are great, too!

Mango Smoothies

We found a great vegan recipe because, you know, we like to offer treats to all our Sweet family.

Thank you, Douglas, for taking the time to reconnect with us. We look forward to seeing more of your work in the future!

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