As a survivor of domestic violence, I’m happy to represent with my highly personal poem “Carina, Carina,” which is included in Under Her Eye: A Women in Horror Poetry Showcase, Vol. II. I’ll be joining editors Lee Murray and Lindy Ryan for the Pixel Project YouTube panel session this Saturday. I’m a firm believer thatContinue reading “Poetry Publications & Pixel Project Panel”
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Poetry Roundup
I love poetry. It’s a form that has always called to me. However, I never thought of myself as a poet, even when I first started publishing. That title has always felt unapproachable and prestigious, so it’s always somewhat dizzying to see my poems in print. This year is no different: 2023 has started outContinue reading “Poetry Roundup”
Into the Forest: Anthology Release Day!
A little over a year ago, I sat down to write a story for an anthology call seeking stories about Baba Yaga. And down the rabbit hole I went. As I followed the trail of this enigmatic witch in Slavic folklore, I was reminded that there are many versions of the cunning character. In someContinue reading “Into the Forest: Anthology Release Day!”
Under Her Skin: Poetry Collection Release
Today is the book birthday of the highly-anticipated anthology Under Her Skin: A Women in Horror Poetry Collection, Volume 1. This gorgeous book includes two of my poems: “My Body, My Book” and “Our Lady’s Bird.” “Not for the faint of heart…Each word and phrase has been structured in such a way that the readerContinue reading “Under Her Skin: Poetry Collection Release”
Musings on Poetry and the Art of Collaboration
After a some time away from poetry while working on a novel-length book, my return to the genre came with a new appreciation of the form. I start my mornings with poetry. If I’m not writing poems, I’m reading them. One of my goals last year was to work on a poetry collection featuring fairyContinue reading “Musings on Poetry and the Art of Collaboration”
Carina Bissett 