John J. McKenna

John J. McKenna is a New York-born, Princeton-based writer, whose efforts range from poetry and longer prose to academic studies. John is a grateful member of the New Hope Beat Poets Society (New Hope, PA). John’s inspiration – beyond the visits of myriad Muses (some of darker voice & wing than others) – flows from Rumi, Emerson and Whitman through Ginsberg, Jack K. and Bukowski to current torchbearers – flamethrowers - hell raisers like Kim Addonizio.

John's first collection of poetry "Sessions" (Red Dashboard LLC) was released on October 24, 2016 and is available here on Amazon and soon at local bookshops in the NY/ NJ / PA markets.

John believes in wine, women and song. John’s poetry has appeared in The River Poets Journal (Editor: Judith Lawrence) and Vox Poetica (Editor: Annmarie Lockhart).

Follow John (readings, open mics, book signings, etc.) his Writer's website/blog at johnjmckenna.net and on Facebook at johnjmckennapoetry.