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Claire Taylor
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Writer. EIC of Little Thoughts Press (@littlethoughtspress.com)

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📍Baltimore

April and Back Again available to preorder: https://www.publishinggenius.com/catalog/april-and-back-again-by-claire-taylor/
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Did you know you can preorder my book?

You should go preorder my book.

"An intimate year-in-poems capturing the joy and dread of getting older, growing a family, the world’s news … and the miracles—no bigger than a child’s hand—that keep us going."

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April and Back Again by Claire Taylor - Publishing Genius
An intimate year-in-poems capturing the joy and dread of getting older, growing a family, the world’s news … and the miracles—no bigger than a child’s hand—that keep us going.
www.publishinggenius.com
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You like love poems? Anti-Fascist love poems? Erin Vachon and I have been working on organizing this reading to take place during AWP this year—hope you can join us. @erinvachon.bsky.social 🖤 💪
February 14, 2026 at 4:18 PM
A Love Poem

for your Valentines Day

from April and Back Again which comes out in 10 days from @pubgen.bsky.social!

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February 14, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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Just putting this here for now
February 14, 2026 at 10:18 AM
It is very much lost on some
people that some things are just supposed to be fun and you do not have to overthink them.
February 13, 2026 at 5:49 PM
I’ve had an absolutely unshakable killer headache all week so naturally today is the day the school music teacher sent all third graders home with a recorder and the instruction to practice daily.
February 11, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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Now would be such a beautiful moment to pick up ten or so new book clubbers.

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2026 Book Club — Malarkey
Buy a year’s worth of books and zines with the Malarkey Book Club. In 2026 you’ll get copies of: The Walls Are Closing In On Us , a novel by Joshua Trent Brown Terrestrial , a novella by Suzy...
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February 9, 2026 at 11:54 PM
I agree that if kids are going to hand out valentines at school, everyone in the class should get one, but I disagree with kids handing out valentines at school because it’s another thing I have to plan for and always forget until the last second.
February 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Our Mums issue submissions are well underway, and we want to hear your mom story! This issue will be a myriad of emotion, and we are SO ready for it. We want your poetry, fiction, nonfiction, translation, and visual art inspired by motherhood!

Submit here: wildwillowmagazine.com/wwmsubmissio...
February 8, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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ICYMI — an angry little fairy tale from me.
February 8, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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Going to AWP?? I’ll be reading at an offsite event with @yellowarrowpub.bsky.social! Hope you can stop by!
February 4, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Just so you know, “cathartically sobbed for 20 minutes this morning due to intense feelings of overwhelm” is the energy I’ll be bringing into tonight’s reading. Come join me!
NAWP reading for February! Three amazing poets with new books! Join us to hear from @saycarey1.bsky.social, @maudlavin.bsky.social, & @clairemtaylor.com!

Register at the eventbrite link:
www.eventbrite.com/e/a-nawp-rea...

NAWP!
February 5, 2026 at 8:30 PM
“You should read this” is my love language
February 4, 2026 at 10:41 PM
When it’s midday and the sun is out, I feel like I can live a full and happy life, but then late afternoon comes and the sun starts to recede and I’m reminded that it’s actually still so cold out and existence is a curse.
February 4, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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I don't know how this event is tomorrow already, but it is, so register today to join us! Three amazing poets! NAWP!
NAWP reading for February! Three amazing poets with new books! Join us to hear from @saycarey1.bsky.social, @maudlavin.bsky.social, & @clairemtaylor.com!

Register at the eventbrite link:
www.eventbrite.com/e/a-nawp-rea...

NAWP!
February 4, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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Submissions Open

We are reading all genres through February 15th. Send us your best!
Submissions Open
We are reading all genres through February 15th. Send us your best!
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February 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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BURN by @stephanieaustin.bsky.social is out today from CJ Press! Grab an ebook or paperback and take the ride--it's a novel you won't soon forget: www.cowboyjamboreemagazine.com/burn.html
BURN
BURN  Stephanie Austin Order Here (ebook & paperback available) “ BURN  is filled with beautiful losers covered in scars of their own making. And yet it also finds hope in the dark places, both...
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February 3, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Can't wait to see some tulips. Got to step in an actual puddle today since sunshine and temps hovering around 32 degrees finally have a bit of this ice melting.

(Originally published in One Art)
February 2, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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My book, TACOMA, is out next week!

Heard from a few people over the weekend that they got their preorders! I'm excited for people to read it! It was some of the most fun I've ever had writing. I think it is a kinda uniquely fun read. Thanks. 🧨 🎆

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February 2, 2026 at 1:50 PM
School is finally back and I am out of the house to do something besides shovel ice off my neighborhood's streets for the first time in over a week and my gosh it feels amazing.
February 2, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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Holy smokes it’s finally February & my book comes out this month!

Go order a copy & join me for @notatawp.bsky.social’s reading this Thursday where I’ll be sharing a few poems from this book.

www.publishinggenius.com/catalog/apri...
April and Back Again by Claire Taylor - Publishing Genius
An intimate year-in-poems capturing the joy and dread of getting older, growing a family, the world’s news … and the miracles—no bigger than a child’s hand—that keep us going.
www.publishinggenius.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Hey #writers, who'd be up for doing a workshop to raise some funds for Minnesota charities? @alexpenname.bsky.social and I are putting something together.

Repost and spread the word, please!
February 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Good morning to There Is News Along the Ohio River by Beth Gilstrap, cover design by @alban-fischer.bsky.social, and cover photograph by author @bettysueblue.bsky.social! 📚❤️🎉

Preorders now open here: riverriverbooks.org/store/-Preor...
January 30, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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🌸 Happy Pub Day 🌸 to MORE FLOWERS! None of this happens alone & I’m grateful to so many for their support in bringing this book to life!

In honor of the release, I’d also like to offer some light where we need it most, so please consider donating or ordering a book from @triohousepress.org!

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February 1, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Holy smokes it’s finally February & my book comes out this month!

Go order a copy & join me for @notatawp.bsky.social’s reading this Thursday where I’ll be sharing a few poems from this book.

www.publishinggenius.com/catalog/apri...
April and Back Again by Claire Taylor - Publishing Genius
An intimate year-in-poems capturing the joy and dread of getting older, growing a family, the world’s news … and the miracles—no bigger than a child’s hand—that keep us going.
www.publishinggenius.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:45 PM
ENOUGH!

That is enough of it being this cold.
January 31, 2026 at 8:37 PM