Author Archives: Katie

Poetry Rev

In honor of National Poetry Month, I’m starting a video series called Poetry Rev. I’ll be doing 2-3 minute poetry book reviews with a sample poem each and posting the videos to YouTube. Please check out my welcome video for more details and subscribe to my YouTube channel!

“Ojo Caliente” in AJN

My prose poem “Ojo Caliente” was published in the January issue of the American Journal of Nursing! I love that this peer-reviewed nursing journal includes a creative piece in each issue! Nurses are the best.

Thanks to Elizabeth Ann Dark for calling me a star and to Jen Stewart Fueston for taking us to the hot springs.

december

 

Two poems from my Bible project were published in the 60th anniversary issue of december in amazing company! This feels like a good publication to end the year. 😊

You should definitely get a copy of this issue and read the other pieces, especially the short story by Marge Piercy.

Fight Evil, Wilde Boy

I’ve had a chaotic semester (which might just be normal, unfortunately), so I’m behind on posting poetry news. Here are a couple of publications that I’m excited to share:

My poem “Banana Peel,” which is a humorous take on a traumatic experience, was published in October in the anthology Fight Evil with Poetry, vol. 1, alongside some powerful writing. I look forward to future volumes from editors Micah Bournes and Chris Cambell.

I’m also thrilled that Wilde Boy, a brand new literary magazine, included my poem “The God’s Truth” and interviewed me about my connection with Victorian literature for Issue 1. It’s a special honor to part of this journal’s very first issue, and I’m excited to see editor C. Bougie’s next issue on The Beat Generation.

My book Tasty Other turned 2 in November, and I’m glad to have this weird and wonderful book in the world. I’m still grateful to Main Street Rag for the book award and thankful for all who have read it, reviewed it, taught it, sent messages of affirmation, hosted my readings, given copies as gifts, and otherwise supported my work. Thank you!

Two Poems in Petrichor

Two of my Bible project poems, “The Book of Denial” and “The Book of Mist,” are published in the new issue of petrichor.

I’m glad to have my poems in the company of work by Adam Stutz, Darren C. Demaree, and other brilliant writers too. Thanks to editor Seth Copeland for including my poems!

The Glen Workshop

Over the first week of August, I got to attend the Glen Workshop in Santa Fe. I spent the mornings alongside some of my favorite poets in a workshop that was led by Scott Cairns.

In the afternoons, I attended readings, or I left campus with friends to sit at cafes and write beside each other and indulge in amazing food.

In the evenings, I listened to music and poetry, read poetry to others, joined a sing-along, danced, talked, and laughed a lot. This gathering of writers, artists, and musicians who care about beauty and faith are my people, and it was wonderful to be in their company.

Poetry Circus #5: The Future We Write

The future-themed Poetry Circus #5 was held on Saturday, July 21, at the Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round. I’ve read at all 5 of these events that Nicelle Davis has hosted in LA, and I thought I knew what to expect, but the quality and the organization was on another level this time. I was so honored to read in such company!

Anne Yale, Sean Hill, & Katie Manning

Thanks for the photos, Edwin Vasquez, and thanks for creating another magical event, Nicelle Davis!

Pandemic: A Love Poem

I wrote a love poem that uses my favorite board game, Pandemic, and also mentions vomit. You’re welcome, world. 

Thanks to Connotation Press and Julie Brooks Barbour for publishing it today! This one is extra special to me, and I’m glad it found a good home.