Congratulations Indie Blu(e) Publishing’s Pushcart Poetry Prize Nominee; Sun Hesper Jansen

Sun Hesper Jansen (she/they) is a poet, writer, and artist from Madison, Wisconsin, who works in the darker genres of fantasy, science fiction, and magical realism. Her collection of poetry and artwork, Fairy of Disenchantment, was published in 2023 by Indie Blu(e) Publishing, and she blogs as literary therapy for Multiple Sclerosis on WordPress atContinue reading “Congratulations Indie Blu(e) Publishing’s Pushcart Poetry Prize Nominee; Sun Hesper Jansen”

Congratulations Indie Blu(e) Publishing’s Pushcart Poetry Prize Nominee; Dom Wynette

Most pieces you read from Dom Wynette are fragments of her in breadcrumb poems and rants, that are begging her readers to follow the trail to her soul. As a stage four cancer survivor, the mother of four is most recognized for her transparency through her words, she is also unafraid to go against theContinue reading “Congratulations Indie Blu(e) Publishing’s Pushcart Poetry Prize Nominee; Dom Wynette”

Meet Darker Objects Collaborator Basiliké Pappa

This is a wine fit for philosophers — and you, sweet prince. What did you ever give me besides talk, talk, talk? Drink, and when you drain your cup, pray talk some more — say, can you taste me on your tongue? Wild hemlock and nightshade: such are the flowers of my heart. No rosesContinue reading “Meet Darker Objects Collaborator Basiliké Pappa”

Meet Darker Objects Collaborator Quatrina Hosain

My body will not be affected By decisions of men in legislatures I do not spill crimson every month. My body will not be affected By men carrying knives and ligatures I cannot be raped. My body will not be affected By men who decide women need not study I already have a college degree.Continue reading “Meet Darker Objects Collaborator Quatrina Hosain”

Meet Darker Objects Collaborator Sarah Doughty

If only I knewthat high school and collegewere hunting groundsfor people like you.The ones that worked hardwith all their money,physical talent, and popularity.Those predators were untouchable.Little did I know that beingin an empty hallway,a bus ride at night,or walking home from schoolwas a dangerous act.If only I knew that predatorscome in all forms,and not allContinue reading “Meet Darker Objects Collaborator Sarah Doughty”