Meet Madison Whatley

Madison Whatley is a Senior Saint Leo University Literature and Creative Writing student from Dania Beach, FL. She is the Southern Student Representative at Sigma Tau Delta and the President of the Alpha Alpha Alpha Chapter. Madison is also a member of the Delta Nu chapter of Delta Epsilon Sigma, a student of Saint Leo’s Honors Program, and the Editorials editor of Saint Leo’s student-run newspaper, The Lion’s Pride. Madison lives in Tampa, FL, and her poetry has been published in Furrow and Chomp.

1. My favorite movie is Jaws.
   
2. I never leave the house without gum.
3. If I had to eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be Chipotle Veggie Bowls!
4. Growing up, I was sure I would be a chef / ballerina / fashion designer.
5. I know every word to the song “Call Me,” by Nav.
6. The best gift I’ve ever received was a trip to Universal Orlando.
7. My nickname in high school was Mad Swag.
8. If you find me in the kitchen, I’m typically whipping up veggies or coffee.
9. I’m both a reader and a writer.
10. The best paper title I ever created was “Reclaiming the Power of Women in Heart of Darkness“.
11. The literary place I’d most like to visit is City Lights Booksellers & Publishers.
12. My dream job is one where I can write and help people.
13. An author I truly admire is Danez Smith.
14. My go-to children’s book is Daisy-Head Mayzie, by Dr. Seuss.
15. The destination at the top of my travel bucket list is Colombia.
16. My favorite part of being an English Major is the editing and peer review process.
17. The last book I read was Loose Woman, by Sandra Cisneros.
18. My favorite book is Heart of Darkness, by Joseph Conrad.
19. My favorite place to buy books is Mojo Books and Records in Tampa.
20. In 10 years, I’m betting that the big trend in literature will be poetry.
21. My first job was as a Lifeguard at Castaway Island in Hollywood, FL.
22. The last book I bought was Her Body and Other Parties, by Carmen Maria Machado, and I have read it.
23. The celebrity I’d most like to spend a day with is Gina Rodriguez.
24. If I could move anywhere in the world, I’d live in Brickell (Miami) or Oakland, CA!
25. I’m a muggle.