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An Interview with Poet Connie Dover

Connie Dover, a Celtic singer and songwriter, is a newcomer to the literary scene.By Laura Spencer

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Kansas City, MO – Dover's first collection of poetry,Winter Count, draws from her life experiences, including working each year as a ranch cook in Wyoming. Connie Dover told KCUR's Laura Spencer that she was inspired to write poetry a few years ago at an open mic reading called The Pit at Prospero's Books.

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