Colin Hamilton is an American fiction writer, poet, and library creator.

His latest work, The Discarded, is a collection of metafictional stories that explore the hidden world of books deemed obsolete. With a background in both writing and building cultural spaces, Hamilton's literary style is marked by his deep curiosity about what society chooses to preserve and what it lets go of. His works blend fiction and reality, inviting readers into a labyrinth of forgotten texts, imaginative narratives, and philosophical reflections.

A graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop, Hamilton has published The Thirteenth Month, a novel, as well as a poetry chapbook. In addition to his writing, he has played a key role in creating spaces for creativity, including a library, a park, and artist housing projects. His multifaceted career underscores his commitment to both art and community.

In this episode, we discuss the inspiration behind The Discarded, Hamilton’s fascination with libraries and discarded books, and how his unique blend of fiction and reality raises questions about cultural memory and the digital age.

This is Colin Hamilton Unbound.

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