Jack is from Dorchester SC where he serves as Poet Laureate of the county. He has been telling stories for over 25 years in venues both large and small across the America.
I know the gift I have comes from God, and I plan to have fun with it as long as He allows me to do so.
To…Jack Smith
I am Roger Bowers 87 yes. Old and very active for my age.
I was born in Carter County TN….next door to Washington county.
I moved back to East Tennessee 3 years ago.
Are you one of the Jonesborough story tellers now?
I have been thinking about. Asking to join their group.
HOW DID YOU BECOME POET Laureate OF DORCHESTOR COUNTY?
I WOULD LIKE TO BE POET LAURAET of my county in tennessee.
Please answer.
Hi Roger,
Sorry for taking so long to respond. To be a storyteller in Jonesborought you must first become a member of the Jonesborough Storytelling Guild. Contact them and they will tell you what you need to do.
It may be a little harder to become Poet Laureate of your county. I was chosen because I write a lot of poems and do presentations on behalf of the county. In lieu of giving me paying me for my work they chose to honor me with the title of Poet Laureate. I am happy to have the historical honor and distinction of the title of Poet Laureate than the money. My great great great grandchildren will get to read my works. To me this is priceless.