Wendy Chen is a renowned local writer, as well as an assistant professor of creative writing at UNLV and a multidisciplinary creative. She's on the Writer's Block calendar for another book release. Her newest book comes out on the 25th and this time, it's a poetry collection called The Magpie at Night. It includes her translations of Li Qingzhao, who lived in the 11th and 12th centuries and is one of the most noteworthy poets in Chinese history. These works in particular are technically lyrics that were originally set to music back when Qingzhao wrote them. Some of them are about simple country life, and some of them are a woman’s take on being a creative when dealing with war, imprisonment, even exile. As such, if you’re a student or enthusiast of Chinese poetry, it might be interesting to hear how Chen translates them. She’ll chat with UNLV/BMI City of Asylum fellow Maryam Ala Amjadi. March 7 at Writer’s Block.