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Dancing in December

by Olivia Loftis November 30, 2023

Advent Dark times. December. Earth’s axis on the slant and the minutes fall from the day a few at a time. So we outsleep the dark, sleepwalk...

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O hushed October

by Olivia Loftis September 28, 2023

October O hushed October morning mild,Thy leaves have ripened to the fall;To-morrow's wind, if it be wild,Should waste them all.The crows abo...

Posted in Ada Limón, contemporary poets, CT poets, ekphrastic, emotional, Kay Sage, poetic excellence, poetry book awards, poetry readings, poetry reviews, robert frost, seattle poets, traditional poetry, writers

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KB Poets MAY host a reading near you!

by Olivia Loftis May 06, 2023

I'd like to give a shoutout to Volumes Bookcafe in Chicago for the "May" pun inspired by their newsletter's subject line: "It MAY be time for a new...

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KBB 2023: New year, new blog, new books

by Olivia Loftis February 14, 2023

Kelsay Books is an independent press based in the U.S., publishing beautiful and timely collections of poetry. Our imprints appeal to a wide range of tastes, from free verse to formalism, featuring authors with a flair for traditional forms. We are drawn to work that relies on robust and fresh imagery and metaphor. And we love lyrical poetry almost as much as we love you for checking out our new blog. Here, you'll find readings and events, submissions opportunities, new releases, and all things KB as we grow our community online.

Publishing at our fullest capacity yet, we're leaning into the momentum—and bringing you along for the ride. In 2023, we plan to release up to 20 new titles per month, now in hardcover and e-book options! You can browse our latest releases below, including hot-off-the-presses All The Bad Girls Wear Russian Accents by Jane Muschenetz.

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