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Surviving Peter Pan by Marissa Forbes

Surviving Peter Pan by Colorado poet Marissa Forbes is a collection of 50 poems exploring the lore of the family favorite through the glistening lens of feminism and motherhood.

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Anthology 5: Do Not Tap On The Glass

In a world where identities are fluid and multifaceted, Do Not Tap On The Glass fearlessly embraces the complexity of our human experience. It invites us to explore the myriad facets of self, to celebrate our shared vulnerabilities, and to find solace in the knowledge that we are not alone in our journeys of self-discovery. - Rebecca Rijsdijk, Sunday Mornings At The River

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SARAH HERRIN | OWNER / Editor / SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING / Graphic Designer

IG: @_sarahherrin

Sarah (they/them) is a queer poet based in Colorado.

Herrin has published several poetry chapbooks including One Thousand Good Answers (Sunday Mornings At The River) & The Oceanography of Her (Papeachu Press) and individual poems with Pile Press, Ouch! Collective, Querencia, blood moon POETRY, East French Press, and more.

Their background is in storytelling and creative writing (BFA/SCAD). Herrin continues education through workshops at Hugo House, Lighthouse Writers, The Poetry Lab, Community Building Art Works.

AJ WOJTALIK | Newsletter / Anthology Editor

IG: ajwojtalik.poetry

AJ (she/her) is a writer from Colorado who finds peace while exploring the sacred in the ordinary. She balances her craft with raising a remarkable teen wolf and a pack of animals, and rambling around in nature as much as possible — all of which shows up in her writing (and her zoom calls).

She has worked as an editor and consultant for a couple of small presses and loves to connect art and community, so after a series of biscuit brunches she joined the BTV team in Feb 2022.

TYLER HURULA | IN-PERSON EVENTS / PRIDE ANTHOLOGY EDITOR IG: @theprettypinkpoet

Tyler (she/her) is a queer and polyamorous poet born and raised in Denver, Colorado. She is the author of poetry chapbook: Love Me Louder.

When not writing, she is likely befriending the neighborhood cats or cross-stitching. She values connection, authenticity, and vulnerability, and tries to encompass these values in her writing and everyday life.

KRIS KAILA | VIRTUAL EVENTS & WORKSHOPS / CHAPBOOK EDITOR

IG: @krisesque_life / @my_novelesque_life

Kris (she/her) is a queer Punjabi/Canadian poet & writer and book reviewer & blogger. She can be found taking workshops and occasionally leading them, reading and watching the same shows and movies over and over again.

After surviving several traumas, she finds writing about her mental health helps in the healing and self-compassion journey.

Kris is also the Educational Coordinator with The Poetry Lab.

MR BITEY | MASCOT / MANAGER

Mr Bitey (aka Hero) met Mx Herrin through a pet finder website - yes, like online dating. His profile claimed he was playful, outgoing, cuddly, and liked 'run.' (He also likes to bite as was later discovered.)

Mr Bitey is frightened of most sudden noises and gets a puffy tail at least twice a day. He enjoys chewing on light switches, toilet handles, Christmas cactus, and that springy door stopper thing.

Mr Bitey lives in Colorado with Mx Herrin.

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Maybe She's Born With It, Maybe It's Trauma by Cait Thomson (May 2023)

Cait Thomson writes for those of us who are living with trauma in her relatable and witty voice. Sometimes it's good to know that things might get worse before they get better, that living with trauma is hard, and it's okay to not be okay. As Thomson writes, 'Times are hard, but poetry works harder.' Spend some time with Thomson and her cats, in this diary-like style, and know that you're not alone.

Surviving Peter Pan by Marissa Forbes (June 2023)

Surviving Peter Pan by Colorado poet Marissa Forbes is a collection of 50 poems exploring the lore of the family favorite through the glistening lens of feminism and motherhood.

We Are Creatures Of What Has Happened by Ashley Mezzano (2023)

Coming this August!

The Red Door’s Open Maw by Jess Cato (2023)

Coming this September!

TRANSabdominal Retrieval by Teddy G Goetz (2023)

Coming this July!

As Long As This Heart Beats by Kyrsta Morehouse (2023)

Coming this October!

Neurotica for the Modern Doomscroller by Eddie Brophy (Nov 2023)

Coming this November!

Heretic: A Story of Spiritual Liberation by Kristy Webster (Sept 2022)

Should you want to leave, / you must first break / the soft, terrible neck / of your own fear.

Queer Latina author Kristy Webster's first chapbook, Heretic in an incendiary collection of poems following the path of liberating oneself from a religious cult. Webster writes to reclaim her power, to uncover the grave of herself and climb into the moonlight, transformed into something more than human.

Anti/Muse by Sarah Herrin (Feb 22) New Edition Coming 2024!

Sarah Herrin's poetry book features artwork by Josiah Callaway. These 30 poems will take you on a journey from the depths of heartbreak and betrayal to the reclaiming of self and purpose.

Previous editions: Kickstarter (2022); Paperback (2022)

WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE: Queer & Trans Voices (FEB 2023)

An anthology of poetry & art featuring queer & trans voices, expressing grief, rage, resilience, and love for the community in response to the ClubQ shooting in Colorado Springs.

Featuring poetry and artwork from 50 creators around the world.

Proceeds to Victims First: Club Q Victims Fund

HOW TO HEAL A BLOODLINE (nov 2022)

In How to Heal a Bloodline, we discover the voices of cycle breakers boldly naming their wounds and facing their demons. - Kristy Webster, Heretic: a spiritual liberation in poems

Featuring poetry and artwork from 50 creators around the world. The theme centers around hope and healing during the Covid pandemic years.

10% profits to Mind Out: LGBTIQ+ Health Australia

TEA WITH MY MONSTER (JUNE 2022) (Bookshop)

Tea With My Monster contains poetry, art, and prose. It is a whopping 162 pages, featuring 64 poets & artists from across the globe. This collection speaks on themes of mental health awareness including struggling, coping, and healing. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​By sharing our stories, we learn that we are never alone.

10% profits to OutRight International

THERE IS A MONSTER INSIDE THAT I AM LEARNING TO LOVE (NOV 2021)

Our first anthology weighs in at 80 pages and features 35 poets & artists from around the world. It focuses on mental health through the lens of monsters.

10% profits to Mental Health America

PUB DATE SEPT 2022

ANTI/MUSE NOTEBOOKS: MINT / PEACH

160pg lined paperback

Quality flexible lined notebook featuring original art (front and back) from Anti/Muse by Josiah Callaway, the Mr Bitey logo creator.

PUB DATE SEPT 2022

ANTI/MUSE NOTEBOOKS: LAVENDER / BLUE

80pg lined paperback

Quality flexible lined notebook featuring original art (front and back) from Anti/Muse by Josiah Callaway, the Mr Bitey logo creator.

PUB DATE SEPT 2022

ANTI/MUSE COLORING BOOK

Digital Download

This digital coloring book features 10 illustrations from our poetry chapbook Anti/Muse by Josiah Callaway. Each artwork prints at 11x8.5 (landscape) and has space for your own poem, journaling, or sketching. Instant PDF file download so you can print and color right away.

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DONATION: We use a Pay What You Can scale. Your payment helps support the press and makes a difference

in mental health awareness. Communities such as LGBTQ & BIPOC that have been historically marginalized are not required to pay.

Our staff works on a volunteer basis, so we cannot offer cash payment.

Contributors receive a free digital copy and the opportunity to purchase one print copy at a discounted price.

In addition, 10% of all anthology sales are donated to a featured mental health non-profit.

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