Seth Jani grew up in the western mountains of Maine, in a town seemingly outside the reaches of time. They spent their formative years exploring the forests and lakes, befriending wild animals, and learning secrets from the rocks and trees. They currently reside in Seattle, WA. 

They are the founder of Seven CirclePress, which operated from 2008-2022 and published 21 issues of the literary journal CircleShow as well numerous poetry books and chapbooks.

Their work has appeared in The American Poetry Journal, Chiron Review, The Comstock Review, The Hamilton Stone Review, Common Ground Review, Ghost City Review, Gingerbread House, Pretty Owl Poetry, Rust+Moth and Stirring: A Literary Collection, among others.

Their most recent full-length collection, Field Music, was published by FutureCycle Press in 2023.

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