NEIL SHEPARD’s sixth and seventh books of poetry were published in 2015: Hominid Up (Salmon Poetry, Ireland) and a full collection of poems and photographs, Vermont Exit Ramps II (Green Writers Press, Vermont). His five previous books include a 2012 chapbook, Vermont Exit Ramps, and four full collections of poetry: (T)ravel/Un(t)ravel (2011), This Far from the Source (2006), I’m Here Because I Lost My Way (1998), and Scavenging the Country for a Heartbeat (First Book Award, 1993), all from Mid-List Press. He currently splits his time between Vermont and New York City, where he teaches poetry workshops at Poets House.
