This is the Frank poem I could read forever.

An honor to be part of J.D. Isip’s #sealeychallenge stack. Such great company here. ❤️

Honored to have a new poem, “An Evening Discussion” in Poem-a-Day. This one’s about homophobia, societal and internalized, and different methods of responding. Also, pimples & Planet Fitness. Also, tenderness. Read without swiping + hear me read it: poets.org/poem/evening...

We’re launching this beauty on @summerjhart.bsky.social’s birthday. Come join us at @jacklegpress.bsky.social for the fun!

Book Launch + Celebration! Summer J. Hart and Special Guests!!!!!!

Join Summer J. Hart & friends online for a lively book launch party!

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The August issue of @soflopojo.bsky.social is live, and it’s a feast for the senses. Check out this beautiful moon poem by David Anson Lee, and then treat yourself to the full issue. 🔗 share.google/w22vBsFTHE6H...

Pink sky at night

Wise words from the great @mayacpopa.bsky.social.

Show me the books on your nightstand.

One week away!

Nicole Tallman@natallman.bsky.social · 4w ago

Friends, please join me & @jacklegpress.bsky.social on August 6, at 7 p.m., for A Very Gay Literary Happy Hour, featuring @chenchenwrites.bsky.social, @benkline.bsky.social & Richie Hofmann followed by an open mic. 🥂 www.eventbrite.com/e/a-very-gay...

Moon over Miami

More cars on the street without drivers than with.

I needed this. ❤️🚢🥂

“It was the summer of Taylors, Swift & Farms. The summer of slow smoke & explosive dialogue. We were young, dumb, and full of complacency. But we knew one truth: things would never be the same after that summer…”

The fact that I used to start every morning with blueberries and raspberries on top of Greek yogurt and must now eye all berries with suspicion.

Soooooooooooo looking forward to this! Sign up today.

Nicole Tallman@natallman.bsky.social · 4w ago

Friends, please join me & @jacklegpress.bsky.social on August 6, at 7 p.m., for A Very Gay Literary Happy Hour, featuring @chenchenwrites.bsky.social, @benkline.bsky.social & Richie Hofmann followed by an open mic. 🥂 www.eventbrite.com/e/a-very-gay...

🚨New Anne Carson‼️

London Review of Books@lrb.co.uk · 3w ago

a person puts on special trousers (‘buxur’) to plan a special thing like find the self and kill it like skate past poets arrogant in their overflow stop! I like the ones who stop hellish jungle indeed and finally I say okay you try ‘Smile’, a poem by Anne Carson. www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

In case you missed us live on Wednesday night, you can watch the recording of Brett Hanley’s debut book launch right here!

Book Launch for Brett Hanley - I Was Your Bird

YouTube video by jackleg press

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I’m going with Sylvia Plath, Anne Sexton and George Starbuck so I can experience one of their Three-Martini Afternoons in person.

Nicole Tallman@natallman.bsky.social · 3w ago

You have a table for four at your favorite restaurant and you get to have dinner with three writers from any time in history. Who are you inviting?

I received a plate a few days ago that started with SLU…but fortunately didn’t continue where I feared it may be headed.

I’ve reached the level of tired where I referred to a rubber band as an umbrella.

You have a table for four at your favorite restaurant and you get to have dinner with three writers from any time in history. Who are you inviting?

“Open a book and see this trapped time I left for you to live all over.”

This is the month we question it all.

Join me and @jacklegpress.bsky.social tonight for the launch of Brett Hanley’s debut!

Nicole Tallman@natallman.bsky.social · 4w ago

I’m hosting this book launch for Brett’s debut with @jacklegpress.bsky.social one week from today. Join me, Simone, Anthony, @dorseycraft.bsky.social, @aniking.bsky.social, nat, & Natalie for the fun! RSVP ⬇️

I've already started plotting just how GAY I'm gonna be.

Nicole Tallman@natallman.bsky.social · 4w ago

Friends, please join me & @jacklegpress.bsky.social on August 6, at 7 p.m., for A Very Gay Literary Happy Hour, featuring @chenchenwrites.bsky.social, @benkline.bsky.social & Richie Hofmann followed by an open mic. 🥂 www.eventbrite.com/e/a-very-gay...

Poem prompt

...but aren't all our houses burning?

Queen of queens

Friends, please join me & @jacklegpress.bsky.social on August 6, at 7 p.m., for A Very Gay Literary Happy Hour, featuring @chenchenwrites.bsky.social, @benkline.bsky.social & Richie Hofmann followed by an open mic. 🥂 www.eventbrite.com/e/a-very-gay...

I know it can be a nearly impossible task, but tell me: What is your favorite poem right now?