"Java Smooth!":Interview with Wilson Rainway,taken from "Java Smooth! DFW Art Digest"



I-Hello,Wilson.It's an honor and a privilage to have the 
oppurtunity to speak to you today.

W-Thank you,it's great to be here.

I-Now,first off,I think we all would like to know where 
you were born.

W-Well,I was born in a small town called Fort Worth,
Texas in 1966.

I-Hmmm...a Texan, ehhh ?

W-Yes,tried and true !

I-How did Fort Worth life influence your poetry ?

W-Ever since I was small,I've enjoyed seeking harmony 
withen things that appear to be existant.

I-Wow,I agree.

W-Thank you.

I-How many publications has your work been published in?

W-Oh jeez...i...uh...wow,I think were up to seven?
Seven or Eight?

(Wilson's wife says "Eight" in background,Wilson agrees with her)

I-And these would be...

W-"D Magizine", "Highlights for Children", "Jagged Ice", 
"Ten Foot Crow", things like that,you know?            

I-Is your mother still living with you and Mary ?

W-Yep...yes she is.

I- Do you have any idea how brilliant your work is,
and how many people literally worship your every written word?

W-I'm aware of some of the fans and their admiration,
but as far as that goes,no.

I-You've gone through many phases and periods of your work,
your "Dark" period, your "Heart" stage...where are you know?

W-I am currently defining my name as well as my roots as a culture.

I-Will we see another book from you ?

W-We have something special planned for Christmas,
so check your local book shop for details.

I-Wilson,it has been great to talk to.

W-Thank you.

I-Thank you.


*taken from interview 9/28/99 "Java Smooth:DFW Art Digest"