Michael Simms is an American poet and literary publisher. His most recent book is American Ash (Ragged Sky Press 2020). His poems have been published in literary journals and magazines including 5 A.M., Poetry Magazine, Black Warrior Review, Mid-American Review, Pittsburgh Quarterly, Southwest Review, and West Branch. His poems have also been read by Garrison Keillor on the nationally syndicated radio show The Writer's Almanac. About Simms' most recent book, the poet and critic Chard deNiord has said: