Angelina Stanton on Poetry, (Type)Writing, and Life on the Streets of Melbourne Bloom

Originally published with transcript at https://www.nickfabbri.com/bloom/angelinastanton
 
In this podcast, Nick and Angie discuss:

Angie’s life story and career as a poet


Typewriters and poetry


Influences on Angie’s writing, such as New Zealand writer Janet Frame


Imagination and writing poetry for children


The City of Melbourne and recent changes to busking permits


The busking and street performer communities in Melbourne


Social scourges such as homelessness, substance abuse, domestic violence, and inadequate access to healthcare


Some of Angie’s poems about new beginnings, Merri Creek, addiction and substance abuse

Angelina Stanton is a poet, who has worked in Australia and New Zealand. Follow Angie on Facebook