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Indie Presses: Boa Editions

BOA Editions, Ltd., a not-for-profit publisher of poetry and other literary works, fosters readership and appreciation of contemporary literature. By identifying, cultivating, and publishing both new and established poets and selecting authors of unique literary talent, BOA brings high quality literature to the public. Support for this effort comes from the sale of its publications, grant funding, and private donations. We spoke with Peter Connors, Publisher & Executive Director of BOA Editions.

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Indie Presses: Beyond the Veil Press

Beyond the Veil Press is an international publisher of poetry and art for mental health awareness. They’re based in Tennessee and Colorado and are queer and ally owned. Beyond The Veil was created by two friends (Sarah Herrin and Josiah Callaway) who share a passion for mental health awareness and the supernatural. As art school graduates (majoring in Sequential Art a.k.a. comic books) their belief in the combined power of art and words is their driving force.

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An Interview with Free Verse Revolution

Kristiana Reed is the founder and editor of Free Verse Revolution: a literary magazine. Reed took over the Free Verse Revolution WordPress blog over two years ago, from Canadian novelist Nicholas Gagnier, and in January 2021 relaunched the blog as a literary magazine. The heart of FVR lies in the sharing of work by writers and creators from all over the world, and it prides itself in the diverse voices it has shared thus far.

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An Interview with Aniko Press

Aniko Press is a small, indie publisher based in Sydney, Australia. It was founded by writer and editor Emily Riches in 2020. They publish a print literary magazine twice a year featuring poetry, short stories and creative non-fiction. Aniko Press is dedicated to providing a platform for new and emerging voices from Australia and around the world, and aims to foster a creative community by bringing passionate writers and curious readers together.

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The Birth of a Mother and a Poetry Journal

Imagine you know where poetry lives. Can see it, nestled somewhere tangible. It’s home, rooted in the swell of somewhere real. Scooped into your hand where it sits, cupped by your fingers, and warmed in your palm.
To write poetry is to place your words gently down to rest. But to publish poetry…that is the plucking and the placing of them somewhere new.

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