'Alien(s)' An Out-Of-This-World Poetry Collection With Yael Aldana

This interview goes lightspeed through the "outer space(s)" of the poet's galactic underbelly regarding relationships with the self and others.

"Alien(s)" takes readers from New York to Miami in its exploration of love. How did these distinct settings shape the emotional and thematic landscape of your collection, and can you share a poem where the geographical backdrop plays a pivotal role in conveying the emotions?

I think that Brooklyn, New York, and Miami have very similar vibes. I was part o…