Meet Pat Valdata, the poet who’s reviving the stories of forgotten women aviators through her award-winning poetry.
In this episode of A Book Finds You!, we welcome Pat Valdata, an award-winning poet, novelist, retired university professor, and accomplished pilot. Pat shares her journey of writing her second poetry book, "Where No Man Can Touch," which won the 2015 Donald Justice Poetry Prize and was republished in 2023. Discover the inspiration behind her poems, which spotlight the fearless women aviators who took to the skies long before Amelia Earhart. Pat delves into her creative process, from research to writing residencies, and the challenges of crafting poetry that honors these pioneering women. Join us for an engaging conversation filled with insights into the art of writing and the importance of letting a book find you.
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