@barbaramarieminney.bsky.social
Award winning queer Appalachian poet, speaker, teaching artist, and quiet activist. Winner of the 2020
Poet Is Life Book
Award for “If There’s No Heaven” and the 2024 American Fiction Award for Poetry Chapbook for “A Woman in
Progress.”
Poet Is Life Book
Award for “If There’s No Heaven” and the 2024 American Fiction Award for Poetry Chapbook for “A Woman in
Progress.”
I was surprised and thrilled to learn that “A Woman in Progress” was a runner-up in the poetry category at the San Francisco Book Festival. This is the third award for my book!!!
November 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I was surprised and thrilled to learn that “A Woman in Progress” was a runner-up in the poetry category at the San Francisco Book Festival. This is the third award for my book!!!
Another step on my womanhood journey. I’m a calendar girl!
October 29, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Another step on my womanhood journey. I’m a calendar girl!
Available for readings, speaking, performances, facilitation of workshops, panels, and guest editor/reader work. Check out my website for more information and to purchase my books.
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October 19, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Available for readings, speaking, performances, facilitation of workshops, panels, and guest editor/reader work. Check out my website for more information and to purchase my books.
barbaramarieminneypoetry.com
barbaramarieminneypoetry.com
I am delighted to be featured in the Queer Authors Day edition of Forever With Pride E-Magazine. Check it out here:
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October 1, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I am delighted to be featured in the Queer Authors Day edition of Forever With Pride E-Magazine. Check it out here:
foreverwithpride.com/e-magazine/
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I am honored and thrilled to be featured in the “Most Inspirational Female Leaders of the World” along with Oprah Winfrey no less! My photo is on the cover. Copies may be purchased on Amazon.
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September 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I am honored and thrilled to be featured in the “Most Inspirational Female Leaders of the World” along with Oprah Winfrey no less! My photo is on the cover. Copies may be purchased on Amazon.
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I’m thrilled to have my poem “Dear (I can’t say your name without deadnaming myself, but you know who you are” included in the New Generation Beats 2025 Anthology published by the National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc. Copies may be obtained on Amazon.
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August 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I’m thrilled to have my poem “Dear (I can’t say your name without deadnaming myself, but you know who you are” included in the New Generation Beats 2025 Anthology published by the National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc. Copies may be obtained on Amazon.
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I’m really excited about this reading. I can check something else off my poetry bucket list.
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August 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I’m really excited about this reading. I can check something else off my poetry bucket list.
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barbaramarieminneypoetry.com
I was thrilled to read this wonderful, insightful, and inspiring review of “A Woman in Progress” by Noor Chang published by Sundress Publications. I can’t express in words how very much this review means to me. Thank you so very much.
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Barbara Marie Minney
A Woman in Progress by Barbara Marie Minney ISBN:9781962405003 $14.00 ($4.00 US Shipping per order) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Barbara Marie Minney is a transgender woman, award winning poet, writer, speak…
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July 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I was thrilled to read this wonderful, insightful, and inspiring review of “A Woman in Progress” by Noor Chang published by Sundress Publications. I can’t express in words how very much this review means to me. Thank you so very much.
sundressblog.com/2025/07/07/s...
sundressblog.com/2025/07/07/s...
I cannot find the words to express how utterly amazed I am to be featured in The Mount Kenya Times. Thank you to Anila Bukhari for writing such a beautiful profile. mountkenyatimes.co.ke/unveiling-au...
Unveiling Authenticity The Barbara Marie Minney Story
By Anila Bukhari Pakistan Barbara Marie Minney's life is a testament to the power of self-discovery and the courage to live authentically. As a Christian tr
mountkenyatimes.co.ke
July 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I cannot find the words to express how utterly amazed I am to be featured in The Mount Kenya Times. Thank you to Anila Bukhari for writing such a beautiful profile. mountkenyatimes.co.ke/unveiling-au...
After a couple of years hiatus, I’m excited to again be reading in Cincinnati on Saturday as part of “For A Better World 2025,” poems and drawings on Peace and Justice. Being more than a “Quiet Activist” and being more visible is now more important than ever.
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July 2, 2025 at 8:16 PM
After a couple of years hiatus, I’m excited to again be reading in Cincinnati on Saturday as part of “For A Better World 2025,” poems and drawings on Peace and Justice. Being more than a “Quiet Activist” and being more visible is now more important than ever.
Hey local peeps, I will be performing some of my poetry on June 21st at The Blue Macaroon Theater Company in Doylestown as part of its Talent & Variety Show. This is particularly meaningful to me since this will be during Pride Month. Join me.
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June 14, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Hey local peeps, I will be performing some of my poetry on June 21st at The Blue Macaroon Theater Company in Doylestown as part of its Talent & Variety Show. This is particularly meaningful to me since this will be during Pride Month. Join me.
barbaramarieminneypoetry.com
barbaramarieminneypoetry.com
Please consider ordering a copy of this important book from Saad Ghosn. It includes two of my poems accompanied by drawings, and I will be part of the readings in July.
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April 27, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Please consider ordering a copy of this important book from Saad Ghosn. It includes two of my poems accompanied by drawings, and I will be part of the readings in July.
barbaramarieminneypoetry.com
barbaramarieminneypoetry.com
We had such a good time at the Canton Prom!
April 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We had such a good time at the Canton Prom!
We did not win, but as they say, it was an honor to be nominated and being selected as a finalist for the Eric Hoffer Da Vinci Eye Award.
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April 10, 2025 at 10:47 AM
We did not win, but as they say, it was an honor to be nominated and being selected as a finalist for the Eric Hoffer Da Vinci Eye Award.
barbaramarieminneypoetry.com
barbaramarieminneypoetry.com
I will be speaking on Mental Health Wellness as a part of Hope & Healing Sunday at the Harmony Springs Christian Church beginning at 10:30AM. Please join me for this very important City of Green, Ohio - Government sponsored city-wide event.
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Barbara Marie Minney Poetry
Explore the captivating work of this
Christian Appalachian Transgender woman
who uses her voice to inspire and empower.
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March 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
I will be speaking on Mental Health Wellness as a part of Hope & Healing Sunday at the Harmony Springs Christian Church beginning at 10:30AM. Please join me for this very important City of Green, Ohio - Government sponsored city-wide event.
barbaramarieminneypoetry.com
barbaramarieminneypoetry.com