Poets Dorianne Laux, Joseph Millar, and Maxine Scates. Dorianne http://www.doriannelaux.net/ is the author of 6 books of poetry. She was a finalist for the National Book Award for her collection “The Book of Men.” She and husband Joe Millar have co-authored a recent book “Duet.” Joseph “Joe” http://www.josephmillar.org/  is the author of six books of poetry. His newest book “Kingdom” was published in February by Carnegie-Mellon Press.  Maxine (of Eugene) is the author of three books of poetry.  She has won the Oregon Book Award, The Pitt Prize, and a Pushcart Prize.