What poetry is supposed to be is a declaration from the soul that lends itself to limitless personal interpretations. Just as if you feel the sudden rustling of tepid wind throughout the trees before the rain and just listen.

About the site

The Fred Chandler website functions as a venue not only for poetry and author updates, but also as an ongoing forum for discussion and reader participation. From customizable books and posters to comment fields and user-generated art pairings with poems, this site is a fertile axis for dialog between readers, writers, and visitors alike. Poetry is a medium for creative expression and exploration; let’s also utilize it as a contemporary vessel for the free exchange of ideas and a site for collaborative projects.

Fred Chandler
Bibliography

Fred Chandler is the author of two chapbooks, A Flying Frog and X Factor. He is a recipient of a National Endowment for the Humanities grant, a fellow of the American Film Institute, a member of the Writers Guild of America and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Fred's poems have appeared in the Splizz, Northern Stars, and The Storyteller, and KCET among other publications. He is originally from New York City, and now lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Jo.

Publication Credits

Poetry Editor
-Sarah Wang

CD Recording and Production
-Bruce Botnick

Chapbook Production
-Paper Chase Press

Website Design
-JCG Creative