Chris Ellery

About the Author

Chris Ellery is a distinguished poet and educator whose work deeply engages with the landscapes, histories, and voices of the American South, particularly his native Texas. With a career spanning decades, he has contributed significantly to contemporary Southern literature through his evocative verse that captures the rhythms of rural life, the weight of memory, and the subtle interplay of human experience with the natural world. Ellery's poetry often draws from personal and regional narratives, blending lyricism with a keen observational eye. As a professor of English at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, he has mentored countless writers while editing and contributing to key anthologies that preserve and promote Southern poetic traditions. His involvement in The Southern Poetry Anthology series underscores his commitment to fostering a vibrant literary community across the region.