Match Factory Editions
@matchfactoryeds.bsky.social
A press for fired-up poetry and poetry hybrids. https://matchfactoryeditions.com/
We're tabling! Small Press tent, 9/12-9/13 10am to 6pm. Peddling everyone's books, giving away propaganda. Cannot wait! printersrowlitfest.org
Printers Row Lit Fest
The 41st Annual Printers Row Lit Fest, the largest free outdoor literary event in the Midwest, returns to Printers Row on September 12-13, 2026.
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I love Rust & Moth, and I'm thrilled to have a poem in their autumn '26 issue! It's another from my forthcoming book, Beginning to Sense (@matchfactoryeds.bsky.social, early 2027).
Rust & Moth@rustandmoth.bsky.social · last mo.New #poetry from Mitchell Nobis: "That Which Glows in the Gray".
Hey #SealeyChallenge, I'd be honored if you included my poetry book in your August readings! You'd also be supporting a kickass new press, @matchfactoryeds.bsky.social, & if you buy it through the NWP @bookshop.org page, you're ALSO supporting the best teacher network!
The Size of the Horizon, or, I Explained Everything to the Trees
Parents can be expected to know all, but they don't have many answers in a world of constantly moving rights and wrongs. The poems in The Size of the Horizon, or, I Explained Everything to the Trees e...
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"My hand’s reflection is a barrel of French oak, / and the lines of my palm are rivers." Happy birthday, Chad! matchfactoryeditions.com/books/Record...
Recordings of Dead Languages | Books | Match Factory Editions
What does it mean to lose something? To lose someone? To lose a civilization? Through visceral imagery and powerful narrative, Chad Heltzel’s Recordings of Dead Languages captures this essence of disa...
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Oh hey -- it's almost August! That means the #sealeychallenge is right around the corner. My book, It's Easy to Lose Your Breath" is the perfect size for one of your days. Get it now (& so many other great titles) on the @matchfactoryeds.bsky.social website. matchfactoryeditions.com/books/Its-Ea...
It's Easy to Lose Your Breath | Books | Match Factory Editions
Anchored by the first years of the Covid-19 pandemic, Kevin A. Risner 's debut full-length poetry collection It's Easy to Lose Your Breath is both introspective and outward-facing, rippling from the p...
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If you love poetry and Jeopardy!, you already love Chad Heltzel. Here's a video of his book launch (on 9/20/25). Shot by Nicolas Garcia, edited by me, Sneža, and even though it took me a long time to do it, I finally posted it. Feast your ears and eyes. youtu.be/IpPkK2WsjCI?...
Chad Heltzel's Book Launch (September 20, 2025)
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Here's a video of the reading potion of Carma Lynn Park's launch. If you were lucky enough to be there, you know there was music, poetry, prosecco, organized chaos, and of course truffles. youtu.be/IK73lhracWA?...
Carma Lynn Park's Book Launch (Chicago, July 12, 2026)
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Our own Dawn Tefft is one of the 7 selected for the open mic portion of the event. Let's go! facebook.com/events/s/car...
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I'm thrilled that @matchfactoryeds.bsky.social is publishing my second poetry collection, Beginning to Sense, in early 2027! My first poetry collection (aka TSOTHOIEETTT) is available at the usual spots.
The Size of the Horizon, or, I Explained Everything to the Trees by Mitchell Nobis | Books | Match Factory Editions
The Size of the Horizon explores parenting, uncertainty, and injustice, weaving nature, gun violence, and joy into poetry that embraces life’s chaos.
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The spaceship takes off tomorrow! matchfactoryeditions.com/book-launch-...
Book Launch: Through the Bronze Mirror by Carma Lynn Park | Match Factory Editions
On July 12, at 1:30 PM at City News Cafe, we launch Through the Bronze Mirror, Carma Lynn Park’s debut collection of speculative fiction in free-verse and short-story forms! Snežana Žabić will open wi...
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Shout-out to my local indie bookstore and to @mrdecember.bsky.social & @matchfactoryeds.bsky.social! (I spy @britrogers.bsky.social's killer book there too.)
Reminder -- I'm taking part in a reading with three other writers on Thursday! Now's your chance to register. Hope to see you there! :-)
A Hundred Pitchers of Honey Reading Series@hphseries.bsky.social · 2mo agoI'm home from traveling and THIS READING IS NOW LESS THAN A WEEK AWAY! Looking forward to hosting @mrdecember.bsky.social @bernadettegeyer.bsky.social @ignatius2u.bsky.social and David Sullivan on July 9, 6:30 Central. Register here! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Paul Martínez Pompa and I have a new co-written poem, “the politics follow me” in engine(idling @paulmartinezpompa.bsky.social @matchfactoryeds.bsky.social @the-engine-idling.bsky.social
the engine(idling lit@the-engine-idling.bsky.social · 2mo ago🗨️ e(i #9: Collaboration is live! 🗨️ Collaboration is a testament to community & creative experimentation! It's free to read, download & share online: buff.ly/ryyERAn Print copy available for purchase: buff.ly/PjaIlBn & vote for your fave piece for our Readers' Choice Award! buff.ly/9DlHF33 ⬇️
I finished Carma's book this weekend and loved it! With its mix of speculative fiction & poetry, it's a cool addition to the @matchfactoryeds.bsky.social catalogue.
Carma Lynn Park@carmalynnpark.bsky.social · 2mo agoFriend & fellow writing critique group member, Mary Hutchings Reed, recently received a copy of my new book "Through the Bronze Mirror" and included a description in her latest newsletter. Many thanks! Available from publisher @matchfactoryeds.bsky.social or order from a local bookstore or Amazon.
Oh hey - guess what? My book launch is now viewable on YouTube! What better time than this little heat wave to stay inside, kick back with a cold drink, and enjoy a few poems. :-) www.youtube.com/watch?v=Icyr...
Kevin's Zoom launch is now on our YouTube channel. Enjoy! youtu.be/IcyrEXy0TnQ?...
We Launch Kevin A. Risner's "It's Easy to Loose Your Breath" (Match Factory Editions, 2026)
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Love what I’m seeing from @matchfactoryeds.bsky.social releases so far. Will be checking out this release event for sure. #BookSky #Poetry
Kevin A. Risner@mrdecember.bsky.social · 3mo agoHey … I’ll be doing a reading on the 23rd and you should all come and hang out with us! Just subscribe to MFE’s newsletter and you’ll get the zoom invite!
I am delighted to launch my new book "Through the Bronze Mirror" with the help of some friends. The features will be followed by an open mic. Sunday, July 12th. 1:30 to 3:30pm. City News Cafe at 4018 N Cicero Ave, Chicago. Free and open to everyone. @matchfactoryeds.bsky.social
Meghan Malachi is launching her poetry collection No Lace Fronts in Iowa City, with Dawn Tefft and Tracy Zeman joining the celebration with their own poetry. Books will be signed, wine will be imbibed. Let's go! Sat 6/20 4-5PM, Bookends & Beginnings 1620 Orrington Av Evanston, IL
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We publish prose and poetry by writers and for readers with working-class roots, small-town memories, or experiences of downward mobility.
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Three virtual readings over the next few weeks: -- Night Light, Thursday at 9pm -- A book release party w/ Match Factory Editions 6/23 at 7:30pm -- A Hundred Pitchers of Honey 7/9 at 7:30pm If you need assistance with registering, let me know. Hope to see you at one (or more!) of these events. 💙🩷🩶
@carmalynnpark.bsky.social is a model literary citizen. She reads and supports fellow writers without expectations for anyone to return the favor. We grumble about the biz while she takes the shenanigans in balletic stride.🧑🩰https://matchfactoryeditions.com/books/Through-the-Bronze-Mirror-p798269294
Through the Bronze Mirror | Books | Match Factory Editions
While continuing the tradition of Ursula K. Le Guin and Octavia Butler, Carma Lynn Park’s debut collection of speculative fiction is a category of its own. In both short story and free verse forms, Pa...
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Maybe I'm biased, but everything @matchfactoryeds.bsky.social has put out is amazing. Honestly, even if they weren't my publisher I'd be impressed by this new press. Plus, the house cover design is cool as hell.
d✌️@artdeanlife.bsky.social · 3mo agoBoth are amazing collections. Well done stuff.
Thank you, readers, booksellers, and libraries! It would be very awkward for us if you weren't out there!
d✌️@artdeanlife.bsky.social · 3mo agoPicked up copies of @mitchnobis.bsky.social and @carmalynnpark.bsky.social new releases thru @matchfactoryeds.bsky.social at The Bookman independent book store in Grand Haven, Michigan. Shout out to the publisher and these great poets for the art they created. #BookSky #NowReading
After a few days away, I’m back home to unbox my books! Thank you to my wife, Mary, for doing an impromptu photo shoot & videoing me opening my briefcase of books! Yes. I’m wearing a The National shirt. Are you surprised? 😂 Thanks again to @matchfactoryeds.bsky.social! The book looks amazing!
Hello! We're with Carma Lynn Park and Kevin A. Risner today again. Each in their own way, they experiment with speculative poems. They are wild. matchfactoryeditions.com/books/
Books | Match Factory Editions
Browse books published by Match Factory Editions. We promise you'll find the perfect one for yourself or a friend today.
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From "A sixth extinction has come" to "what will my breath hold / if I hold it too long?" Get a copy of Kevin A. Risner's debut poetry collection and read how we get from there to there! matchfactoryeditions.com/books/Its-Ea...
It's Easy to Lose Your Breath | Books | Match Factory Editions
Anchored by the first years of the Covid-19 pandemic, Kevin A. Risner 's debut full-length poetry collection It's Easy to Lose Your Breath is both introspective and outward-facing, rippling from the p...
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A year ago, reading a manuscript, I kept forgetting it was a manuscript. I was transported from the 1st sentence: "I had come in the shuttle with no return ticket." Go see what's on the other side of the bronze mirror! matchfactoryeditions.com/books/Throug...
Through the Bronze Mirror | Books | Match Factory Editions
While continuing the tradition of Ursula K. Le Guin and Octavia Butler, Carma Lynn Park’s debut collection of speculative fiction is a category of its own. In both short story and free verse forms, Pa...
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Our first and likely only speculative fiction title, yet it's also our 8th poetry title. Find out what happens on the other side of the bronze mirror!
Carma Lynn Park@carmalynnpark.bsky.social · 4mo agoToday is Publication Day! My book "Through the Bronze Mirror" is officially out! I'm deeply grateful to publisher @matchfactoryeds.bsky.social and editors RD Morgan and Snežana Žabić. The book offers speculative poems AND short stories that I wrote over the past (mumble, mumble) years.
