¡Viva la Revolución!
Gap Riot Szn 6 in Conversation
6 Queens stand virtually in front of you. Before today, they were asked to read each other’s work and prepare questions. The time has come for them to stun you with their brilliance. And trust us, they don’t fuck. it. up.
Don’t forget to scroll down to find a video of the readings by all 6 poets, AND a special bonus video poem from Sophie Anne Edwards!
Much gratitude,
xo K&D
Alexei Perry Cox &
Ellen Chang-Richardson
Alexei Perry Cox (author of Revolution/Re:Evolution) and Ellen Chang-Richardson (author of snap, pop, performance, illustrated by Isa He) chat about the politics of poetry, the art of the contrapuntal form, and the complex interplay of image and text as their glasses of wine suspiciously empty.
Irteqa Khan &
Terese Mason Pierre
Irteqa Khan (author of rēza rēza) and Terese Mason Pierre (author of Manifest, from Szn 5) chat about identity and representation in poetry, the search for poetic community, and the delightful appeal of unique word pairings.
Anna Veprinska &
Sophie Anne Edwards
Anna Veprinska (author of Spirit-Clenched) and Sophie Anne Edwards (author of river writes) chat about embodiment and physicality, pain and grief, the authority of the poet, and what kinds of people climb trees.
Six Fierce Readings
Sit back and experience the beauty and the brilliance of Gap Riot Press's season six queens: Alexei Perry Cox, Ellen Chang-Richardson, Irteqa Khan, Anna Veprinska, and Sophie Anne Edwards with a glorious special appearance from Season Five poet extraordinaire, Terese Mason Pierre. You are welcome.
BONUS Video Poem:
Poetry Exchange
Submerge yrself in this gorgeous & moving exchange between the river and Sophie Anne Edwards.