Dillard professor Dr. Mona Lisa Saloy shares some insights into her writing and stories from "Red Beans and Ricely Yours: Poems" with Southeastern Louisiana University professor Dayne Sherman. Growing up in the Seventh Ward near Dillard University gave Dr. Saloy a unique outlook on life. She recalls stories and folklore being passed down through family members and discusses the importance of sharing such stories with others. Dr. Saloy also discusses her current and future projects. Presently, she is on sabbatical and working on another collection of verse.

Read her interview here...