Embrace Your Feminist Power with Nikita Gill’s The Girl and the Goddess
Trigger Warning: The content of this article includes potentially triggering content. Themes of sexual assault and childhood trauma are discussed. The Girl and the Goddess by Nikita Gill is an empowering book for girls, teens, and women of all ages. In
8 Questions With Talk to Me Always Poet Alexi Lubomirski
The most unexpected art is often the most beautiful. Fashion photographer and writer Alexi Lubomirski challenges expectations and binary ideas about art in his new collection Talk to Me Always, out from Andrews McMeel Universal Oct. 27. Though Lubomirski is most
7 Questions With Ask Baba Yaga Poet Taisia Kitaiskaia
Now—perhaps more than ever—people crave advice. To answer this timeless yet increasingly complicated calling, poet and writer Taisia Kitaiskaia unites both ancient and modern approaches. Kitaiskaia channels Baba Yaga, a mystical and long-standing figure from Slavic folklore, to impart her
Exploring Visual Poetry with Louis Cannizzaro
Poet, artist, and author Louis Cannizzaro takes worldbuilding to the next level with his immersive, colorful, and inspiring work. Cannizzaro has authored five books, exhibited his artwork across the globe, and appeared in magazines such as Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair,
Emmy Marucci discusses Grief and Poetry
“Grief is universal. It’s one of the few things every human being experiences—no matter where you are from or who you become. Although it can look different for everyone, it’s one of the ‘knowns’ in life. We’ll lose someone or
6 Questions With Sorry I Haven’t Texted You Back Poet Alicia Cook
Poet Alicia Cook has captivated an audience of nearly 40,000 Instagram followers through her vulnerability and distinct voice. With a focus on addiction, healing, and mental health, her poems are known for their direct, unflinching honesty and rich compassion. Sorry
Beverly Maier and the Importance of Holding Onto Hope Through Poetry
This month’s spotlight features poet Beverly Maier as she seeks to shed light on a topic that helped her navigate the darkness of her circumstances: hope. Beverly Maier: “Hope is the thread that holds all of our brokenness together. I’ve dealt
Behind A Little Book with Big Ideas: Meet the Creators of A Small Fiction
Brothers James and Jefferson Miller have a tried-and-true history of working together. James, a writer, and Jefferson (Jeff), an illustrator, have combined their storytelling skills on a number of projects, including the webcomic Dear Toadington and the forthcoming short story
Poets for a Cause: Amy O Connor and Healing from Heartbreak
Last month, I got to talk with poet Amy O Connor (aocpoetry) about a topic that is near and dear to her: healing from heartbreak. O Connor: “I write mostly about romantic heartbreak but sometimes my work spills over into loss
5 Questions With Little Black Book Of Poems II Writer Vincent Hunanyan
Written in the aftermath of a breakup, Vincent Hunanyan’s first collection, Black Book of Poems, hoped to transform deeply personal feelings into a cathartic, communal experience for his many readers. Now, with more than 10 thousand followers on Instagram, Hunanyan
6 Questions With Dear Girl Author Aija Mayrock
Poet Aija Mayrock boasts 250 thousand followers on Instagram, where she posts powerful spoken word videos and written poems about the fierce feminine spirit and women’s empowerment. Mayrock builds on this following in the resilient and bold Dear Girl, a
Poets for a Cause: Ashley Sapp Details Her Experience with ECT Through Her Poetry
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