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Writers inspired by the Big Sky

He sits alone, his wine glass full of water, in the room full of other chatting Missoula writers and readers.

Henry Real Bird looks out at the crowd from under his black cowboy hat. Everyone present was crowded in a downtown bookstore, standing room only, to hear the Montana Poet Laureate speak.

Thursday evening, members of the Missoula Writers Collaborative gathered with other booklovers for the pre-party to the Montana Festival of the Book.

Real Bird read half a dozen poems, detailing their background and where he was when they were written. Some came from "Horse Tracks," the only book of poetry dedicated to his work, which was released at the reading.

This summer, Real Bird mounted his horse and rode 415 miles across Montana, passing out his poetry and children’s books along the way.

"A simple ride to do poetry and be with the people of Montana," he said. "That’s why I went out this summer."

By Hannah Ryan

Full Story: http://www.montanakaimin.com/arts-culture/writers-inspired-by-the-big-sky-1.1735861

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