Kailey Brennan

Poetry and Self-Care: 6 Nature Poems for Healing - Read Poetry

Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to give our attention to the importance of mental health and stop the stigma often associated with mental health issues. Every mental health journey is different and so is the way we practice self-care to cope with these feelings.

Poetry and Cocktails: Summer Sips for Your Next Book of Poems - Read Poetry

While many of us love poetry for the way it changes our mood and helps us meditate on the deeper meanings of life, there are ways to bring a little more fun and lightness to our next poetry read. How about a cocktail pairing?

An Interview with Etaf Rum

Interviews, reviews, articles, essays, short stories and poetry from brilliant minds around the globe.

10 Poetry Collections by Black Poets You Need to Read - Read Poetry

I'm sure I'm not alone when I say I read poetry for connection because it's a way to understand the human experience more fully. No matter who we are or where we come from, our religion, race or language, we seek to share our stories and pieces of our lives with one another.

Kali Fajardo-Anstine: On Her Matriarchal Colorado Roots, Working-Class Women and Her Short Story...

As our April short story writing theme comes to a close, I'm very excited to share my conversation with Kali Fajardo-Anstine, author of the beautifully captivating short story collection, Sabrina & Corina . Rooted in feminine power, these stories explore the heritage, relationships and

Maryse Meijer: On Loneliness and Desire Among Patriarchy

Maryse Meijer's writing has often been described as "taboo" "dark" or "weird." Although this isn't necessarily what she is after. "All sex, all desire, feels taboo. Every single on of us living under patriarchy has inherited a perspective on sex that seems, to me, to be rooted in violen

Meghan Daum: On the Responsibility of a Writer, Emotional Hijacking and Avoiding Solipsism

I'm absolutely thrilled to share my interview with New York Times bestselling author, Meghan Daum. Meghan Daum recently became a columnist for Medium and is the author of four books, most recently the collection of original essays The Unspeakable: And Other Subjects of Discussion , whi

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An Interview with Marala Scott - Read Poetry

Marala Scott is on a mission: to spread the message of gratitude. She wants her readers to know that, even in the midst of challenges, there is still strength to be found within themselves, especially when they learn to cultivate gratitude.