Emma Palova in Conversation with Kathleen Heideman: The Caving Grounds

Book cover titled "The Caving Grounds" by Kathleen M. Heideman. The image features a warning sign that says "Danger Caving Ground No Trespassing," with a blurred forest background. Two crossed pickaxes are depicted under the author's name.

I’m Kathleen Heideman, a writer, artist, and environmentalist working in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Recently I joined Emma Palova on the For the Love of Books podcast to talk about my new poetry collection, The Caving Grounds, and the long, strange labors that went into writing this book. Below I summarize…

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Exploring the Depths of Negaunee: Kathleen Heideman’s The Caving Grounds

Book cover titled "The Caving Grounds" by Kathleen M. Heideman. The image features a warning sign that says "Danger Caving Ground No Trespassing," with a blurred forest background. Two crossed pickaxes are depicted under the author's name.

  Listen to the full 17 minute interview on Michigan Radio below: In her poignant new collection, The Caving Grounds, Kathleen Heideman delves into the layered history of Negaunee, Michigan, a town shaped by its mining past. Through years of interviews and exploration, she uncovers the sacred stories of its…

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