Robert Miltner

Poet, Fiction Writer, Creative Nonfiction Writer

North Canton, OH
Ohio US

Author's Bio

I write prose poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, and intersectional hyrid forms.

Writers Retreats: 

Publications & Prizes

Creative Nonfiction

Anthology:
Being Home: An Essay Anthology (Madville Publishing, 2021)
Book:
Ohio Apertures (Cornerstone Press, 2021)

Fiction

Anthology:
Christmas Stories from Ohio (Kent State University Press, 2010)
Book:
And Your Bird Can Sing (Bottom Dog Press, 2014)

Poetry

Anthologies:
Dreaming Awake: New Work from American, English, and Australian Prose Poets (MadHat Press, 2023)
,
Cast-Iron Aeroplanes That Can Actually Fly: 80 American Poets Comment on Their Prose Poems (MadHat Press, 2019)
,
Field Guide to Prose Poetry: Contemporary Poets in Discussion and Practice (Rose Metal Press, 2010)
Books:
Orpheus & Echo (in Triptych) (Etruscan Press, 2020)
,
Eurydice Rising (Red Berry Editions, 2014)
,
Imperative (All Nations Press, 2013)
,
Hotel Utopia (New Rivers Press, 2011)
,
Canyons of Sleep (Plan B Press, 2006)
,
Rock the Boat (All Nations Press, 2005)
,
A Box of Light (Pudding House Publications, 2002)
,
Against the Simple (Kent State University Press, 1995)
Journals: ,
Prizes won: 
  • James Tate Poetry Chapbook Prize for Horse Skull Moon
  • Wick Poetry Center Chapbook Award for Against the Simple
  • Red Berry Editions Poetry Chapbook Award for Eurydice Rising
  • New Rivers Press Many Voices Poetry Prize for Hotel Utopia
  • National Poetry Series finalist for Orpheus & Echo
  • Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence in Poetry Award
  • Ohio Art Council Fellowship Award at Vermont Studio Center 

 

 

More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
Identifies as: 
White
Prefers to work with: 
Any
Fluent in: 
English
Born in: 
Cleveland, OH
Ohio
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Last update: Oct 09, 2023