The video for Niia's Made for You is one of the most disturbing, provocative and mesmerizing music videos I have ever seen. I could not look away even when I wanted to. It inspired my response poem below. TRIGGER WARNING: This is not an easy video for rape survivors, victims of childhood sexual abuse or … Continue reading Made for Him/Response Poem to Niia’s Made for You
I will not be silent I will not maintain the peace I will say the ugly words out loud and I will not flinch Murder Rape Incest Stalking Harassment Discrimination Domestic Violence Mansplaining discounted simply because we are women to find our voices as women to speak our truth is a revolutionary act that says … Continue reading Silence Will No Longer Ring in My Ears
I am thrilled to announce that We Will Not Be Silenced: The Lived Experience of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Told Powerfully Through Poetry, Prose, Essay, and Art is now available for purchase through Amazon. This brave, bold and important Anthology could not have happened without the tireless efforts of Kindra M. Austin, Candice Louisa … Continue reading Indie Blu(e) Publishing Releases ‘We Will Not Be Silenced’
Raw, brutal, and stunning. Respect. https://youtu.be/3XI_i6_ekP4
The Whisper and the Roar Collective is seeking submissions of well-crafted, impactful writing for our series on the global exploitation of women. We are accepting poetry, prose, fiction, personal narratives, and essays on these topics from around the world. We are looking for writing that makes us feel, makes us think, that moves us. April 22nd – … Continue reading Special Call for Submissions from the Whisper and the Roar: Global Exploitation of Women
The video for Niia's Made for You is one of the most disturbing, provocative and mesmerizing music videos I have ever seen. I could not look away even when I wanted to. It inspired my response poem below. TRIGGER WARNING: This is not an easy video for rape survivors, victims of childhood sexual abuse or … Continue reading Made for Him/Response Poem to Niia’s Made for You
Brave & Reckless 