My First Painting Will Be "The Accuser"

This sophomore effort from Jenks expands on the disjointed lyrics of by moving further into equal mixtures of social critique and sonic pattern. grew up in West Virginia. He completed a master’s degree in creative writing at Boston University, and his ongoing engagement with Appalachian culture and politics led him to the University of Kentucky, where he worked at the Appalachian Center. In 2002, Jenks received his doctorate in political science. He is currently an assistant professor and freshman inquiry coordinator at Portland State University.