RedPubPod 041: "Letting Go, Holding On – Maeve Fox & the Power of Poetry"

In this vibrant episode of RedPubPod, we sit down with the brilliant and bold Maeve Fox, a North Carolina poet whose debut collection, Letting Go of Me, is turning heads and opening hearts. This convo is hosted by Redhawk Publications' own Patty Thompson and featuring special guest Jay Orlando (author of Tangled Lineage and featured poet on RedPubPod episode #033), and deepens into the power of transformation, identity, and poetic vulnerability.

Maeve shares the story behind her collection—a poetic journey that spans life before and after her transition—blending fierce honesty, Appalachian grit, and lyrical finesse. From birds crashing into windows to the wild textures of sound shaped by her synesthesia, Maeve gives us an unforgettable glimpse into her creative process.

Jay and Maeve chat about the power of writing communities, the thrill of live readings, and the beauty of letting poetry be raw, messy, and authentic. Plus, Maeve reads from her book, including the standout piece, “Of All the Things Before, After, and In Between.” Lots of chills and near tears as Jay surprises Maeve by reading one of her poems from one of her books; it’s a masterclass in hearing vulnerability in word form. 

This episode is about more than poetry—it's about finding voice, honoring growth, and flying free.

Grab your headphones and get ready to vibe with the newest voice in Appalachian poetry.

Letting Go of Me by Maeve Fox is available now from Redhawk Publications here

Check out Jay Orlando’s collection, Tangled Lineage, while you are at it here

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Patty Thompson, Acquisitions Editor, Redhawk Publications 

SPECIAL CO-HOST: 

Jay Orlando, Author

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