Metatron Press
@metatronpress.bsky.social
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a space for poets, poetry, publishing + digi publications, books, events, intermedia poetics + more
www.metatron.press
a space for poets, poetry, publishing + digi publications, books, events, intermedia poetics + more
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Metatron Press
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Greetings to all our new followers in this great mass influx to Bluesky!
We are Metatron Press, an English-language book + new media publisher of poetry, poetics + fiction.
We aim to highlight the most poignant + unique voices coming up in the literary scene. Welcome to our world!
metatron.press
We are Metatron Press, an English-language book + new media publisher of poetry, poetics + fiction.
We aim to highlight the most poignant + unique voices coming up in the literary scene. Welcome to our world!
metatron.press
Our founder and managing editor is writing a series of essays on the state of indie publishing in Canada that we recommend reading. Tea ☕️
You can find parts 1-3 below:
You can find parts 1-3 below:
October 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Our founder and managing editor is writing a series of essays on the state of indie publishing in Canada that we recommend reading. Tea ☕️
You can find parts 1-3 below:
You can find parts 1-3 below:
✶❂✷ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟕𝐓𝐇 𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐎𝐄𝐓𝐑𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐙𝐄 ✷❂✶
✦ 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒐𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝑻𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒖𝒆 ✦
𝐛𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐞-𝐎𝐥𝐮𝐰𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐞
❀ A seismic new voice in poetry — raw, mythic, and electrifying.
↠ Read the full announcement ✶
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✦ 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒐𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝑻𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒖𝒆 ✦
𝐛𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐞-𝐎𝐥𝐮𝐰𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐞
❀ A seismic new voice in poetry — raw, mythic, and electrifying.
↠ Read the full announcement ✶
metatron.press/news/metatro...
Announcing the Winner of the 7th International Metatron Poetry Prize
Prairie-based Peace Akintade-Oluwagbeye wins the Prize with 'The Goat’s Tongue'
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June 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
✶❂✷ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟕𝐓𝐇 𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐎𝐄𝐓𝐑𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐙𝐄 ✷❂✶
✦ 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒐𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝑻𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒖𝒆 ✦
𝐛𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐞-𝐎𝐥𝐮𝐰𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐞
❀ A seismic new voice in poetry — raw, mythic, and electrifying.
↠ Read the full announcement ✶
metatron.press/news/metatro...
✦ 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒐𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝑻𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒖𝒆 ✦
𝐛𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐞-𝐎𝐥𝐮𝐰𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐞
❀ A seismic new voice in poetry — raw, mythic, and electrifying.
↠ Read the full announcement ✶
metatron.press/news/metatro...
We’re thrilled to announce our third of four forthcoming 2026 titles:
LATERAL SWAY by Hannah Karpinski.
A poetic archive of queer youth, diasporic longing + soft resistance—told through footnotes, fragments + the ache of what goes unsaid.
LATERAL SWAY by Hannah Karpinski.
A poetic archive of queer youth, diasporic longing + soft resistance—told through footnotes, fragments + the ache of what goes unsaid.
June 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
We’re thrilled to announce our third of four forthcoming 2026 titles:
LATERAL SWAY by Hannah Karpinski.
A poetic archive of queer youth, diasporic longing + soft resistance—told through footnotes, fragments + the ache of what goes unsaid.
LATERAL SWAY by Hannah Karpinski.
A poetic archive of queer youth, diasporic longing + soft resistance—told through footnotes, fragments + the ache of what goes unsaid.
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It's official! My first book shall be released with one of my fave indie presses <333
We’re thrilled to announce our second of four forthcoming 2026 titles:
✨ Wavering Futures by Kawai Shen @kawaishen.bsky.social
A glitching love letter to a collapsing world—tracing climate crisis, fascism + desire through fragments of care, intimacy, resistance + radical imagination.
May 16, 2026
✨ Wavering Futures by Kawai Shen @kawaishen.bsky.social
A glitching love letter to a collapsing world—tracing climate crisis, fascism + desire through fragments of care, intimacy, resistance + radical imagination.
May 16, 2026
June 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It's official! My first book shall be released with one of my fave indie presses <333
We’re thrilled to announce our second of four forthcoming 2026 titles:
✨ Wavering Futures by Kawai Shen @kawaishen.bsky.social
A glitching love letter to a collapsing world—tracing climate crisis, fascism + desire through fragments of care, intimacy, resistance + radical imagination.
May 16, 2026
✨ Wavering Futures by Kawai Shen @kawaishen.bsky.social
A glitching love letter to a collapsing world—tracing climate crisis, fascism + desire through fragments of care, intimacy, resistance + radical imagination.
May 16, 2026
June 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
We’re thrilled to announce our second of four forthcoming 2026 titles:
✨ Wavering Futures by Kawai Shen @kawaishen.bsky.social
A glitching love letter to a collapsing world—tracing climate crisis, fascism + desire through fragments of care, intimacy, resistance + radical imagination.
May 16, 2026
✨ Wavering Futures by Kawai Shen @kawaishen.bsky.social
A glitching love letter to a collapsing world—tracing climate crisis, fascism + desire through fragments of care, intimacy, resistance + radical imagination.
May 16, 2026
We’re thrilled to announce our first of four forthcoming 2026 titles:
✨ all the time by Xiaoxuan Huang @xiaoxuanhuang.bsky.social
A poetics of queer longing and silence as punctuation. Fragmented love letters. Philosophical breathwork. The emotional geometry of not-quite-saying.
April 17, 2026
✨ all the time by Xiaoxuan Huang @xiaoxuanhuang.bsky.social
A poetics of queer longing and silence as punctuation. Fragmented love letters. Philosophical breathwork. The emotional geometry of not-quite-saying.
April 17, 2026
June 6, 2025 at 9:31 PM
We’re thrilled to announce our first of four forthcoming 2026 titles:
✨ all the time by Xiaoxuan Huang @xiaoxuanhuang.bsky.social
A poetics of queer longing and silence as punctuation. Fragmented love letters. Philosophical breathwork. The emotional geometry of not-quite-saying.
April 17, 2026
✨ all the time by Xiaoxuan Huang @xiaoxuanhuang.bsky.social
A poetics of queer longing and silence as punctuation. Fragmented love letters. Philosophical breathwork. The emotional geometry of not-quite-saying.
April 17, 2026
✶ We’re now accepting submissions for our new Digital Publications series! ✶
Open to international writers.
🔗 metatron.press/submissions
#DigitalLit #OpenCall
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Open to international writers.
🔗 metatron.press/submissions
#DigitalLit #OpenCall
metatron.press/submit/digit...
Digital Publications
metatron.press
May 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
✶ We’re now accepting submissions for our new Digital Publications series! ✶
Open to international writers.
🔗 metatron.press/submissions
#DigitalLit #OpenCall
metatron.press/submit/digit...
Open to international writers.
🔗 metatron.press/submissions
#DigitalLit #OpenCall
metatron.press/submit/digit...
We’re nearing the end of this year’s Metatron Prize feature.
Each of these eight books carries a voice we didn’t want to rush past.
This series is about making space—slow space—for new work that deserves real attention.
Find links to each of our features below 👇🏼✨
🔗 metatron.press/omega-catego...
Each of these eight books carries a voice we didn’t want to rush past.
This series is about making space—slow space—for new work that deserves real attention.
Find links to each of our features below 👇🏼✨
🔗 metatron.press/omega-catego...
May 1, 2025 at 3:54 PM
We’re nearing the end of this year’s Metatron Prize feature.
Each of these eight books carries a voice we didn’t want to rush past.
This series is about making space—slow space—for new work that deserves real attention.
Find links to each of our features below 👇🏼✨
🔗 metatron.press/omega-catego...
Each of these eight books carries a voice we didn’t want to rush past.
This series is about making space—slow space—for new work that deserves real attention.
Find links to each of our features below 👇🏼✨
🔗 metatron.press/omega-catego...
We are accepting full-length manuscript submissions from Canadian citizens and residents until March 31 ✨
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March 1, 2025 at 12:44 AM
We are accepting full-length manuscript submissions from Canadian citizens and residents until March 31 ✨
metatron.press/submit/manus...
metatron.press/submit/manus...
We are simply stoked to announce ‘The Finalists’ for the seventh edition of The International Metatron Poetry Prize!
Of these 8 manuscripts, only one will be crowned the winner and have their debut published with us in 2026 🏆
Of these 8 manuscripts, only one will be crowned the winner and have their debut published with us in 2026 🏆
February 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We are simply stoked to announce ‘The Finalists’ for the seventh edition of The International Metatron Poetry Prize!
Of these 8 manuscripts, only one will be crowned the winner and have their debut published with us in 2026 🏆
Of these 8 manuscripts, only one will be crowned the winner and have their debut published with us in 2026 🏆
Today we are thrilled to present Nueva ÖMËGÄ, a soft relaunch of our original blog, to share Shams Hanieh’s poem ‘Bankside Anxiety.’
Shams is a Palestinian-Algerian writer and researcher.
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Shams is a Palestinian-Algerian writer and researcher.
metatron.press/omega/banksi...
February 26, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Today we are thrilled to present Nueva ÖMËGÄ, a soft relaunch of our original blog, to share Shams Hanieh’s poem ‘Bankside Anxiety.’
Shams is a Palestinian-Algerian writer and researcher.
metatron.press/omega/banksi...
Shams is a Palestinian-Algerian writer and researcher.
metatron.press/omega/banksi...
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As someone who has read Gion’s manuscript I’m really pulling for his collection. Compelling, beautiful & poignant. Also pulling for friend of Milkhouse Reading Series Juliet Gelfman-Randazoo! 💘 can’t wait to read the new crop of Metatron selections, no matter who it is - v forward-thinking press!!
We are pleased to announce ‘The Longlist’ for the seventh edition of The International Metatron Poetry Prize! 🏆
Of these 22 manuscripts, 8 will advance to our Shortlist and be read by guest judge Precious Okoyomon 🪽 Who will take home the grand prize and be published with us in 2026?!
Of these 22 manuscripts, 8 will advance to our Shortlist and be read by guest judge Precious Okoyomon 🪽 Who will take home the grand prize and be published with us in 2026?!
February 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
As someone who has read Gion’s manuscript I’m really pulling for his collection. Compelling, beautiful & poignant. Also pulling for friend of Milkhouse Reading Series Juliet Gelfman-Randazoo! 💘 can’t wait to read the new crop of Metatron selections, no matter who it is - v forward-thinking press!!
We are pleased to announce ‘The Longlist’ for the seventh edition of The International Metatron Poetry Prize! 🏆
Of these 22 manuscripts, 8 will advance to our Shortlist and be read by guest judge Precious Okoyomon 🪽 Who will take home the grand prize and be published with us in 2026?!
Of these 22 manuscripts, 8 will advance to our Shortlist and be read by guest judge Precious Okoyomon 🪽 Who will take home the grand prize and be published with us in 2026?!
February 14, 2025 at 4:56 PM
We are pleased to announce ‘The Longlist’ for the seventh edition of The International Metatron Poetry Prize! 🏆
Of these 22 manuscripts, 8 will advance to our Shortlist and be read by guest judge Precious Okoyomon 🪽 Who will take home the grand prize and be published with us in 2026?!
Of these 22 manuscripts, 8 will advance to our Shortlist and be read by guest judge Precious Okoyomon 🪽 Who will take home the grand prize and be published with us in 2026?!
Poem of Thanks: A Court of Wands by @lowghost.bsky.social is now live on our website 🪽
Digi-Pub submissions are open until February 25th!
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Digi-Pub submissions are open until February 25th!
metatron.press/digipub/poem...
POEM OF THANKS: A COURT OF WANDS
MIKE BAGWELL
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January 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Poem of Thanks: A Court of Wands by @lowghost.bsky.social is now live on our website 🪽
Digi-Pub submissions are open until February 25th!
metatron.press/digipub/poem...
Digi-Pub submissions are open until February 25th!
metatron.press/digipub/poem...
ETC. by Ann Pedone is now live on our Digi Pub Space.
Here are some excerpts from the poetry collection, which is available in its full glory here: metatron.press/digipub/etc/
Here are some excerpts from the poetry collection, which is available in its full glory here: metatron.press/digipub/etc/
January 15, 2025 at 8:43 PM
ETC. by Ann Pedone is now live on our Digi Pub Space.
Here are some excerpts from the poetry collection, which is available in its full glory here: metatron.press/digipub/etc/
Here are some excerpts from the poetry collection, which is available in its full glory here: metatron.press/digipub/etc/
Metatron Press stands in solidarity with Canada Post ❤️ Read our statement👇🏼
December 7, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Metatron Press stands in solidarity with Canada Post ❤️ Read our statement👇🏼
Find us this Saturday + Sunday tabling at the beloved Expozine fair in Montréal!
November 22, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Find us this Saturday + Sunday tabling at the beloved Expozine fair in Montréal!
Toronto〰️We are finally bringing our ass back to Toronto for one day only! Come say hi at the Meet The Presses Indie Lit Market on Sunday! We will have books and merch! Metatron authors Lee Suksi and Sennah Yee are reading! Come come!
November 20, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Toronto〰️We are finally bringing our ass back to Toronto for one day only! Come say hi at the Meet The Presses Indie Lit Market on Sunday! We will have books and merch! Metatron authors Lee Suksi and Sennah Yee are reading! Come come!
Greetings to all our new followers in this great mass influx to Bluesky!
We are Metatron Press, an English-language book + new media publisher of poetry, poetics + fiction.
We aim to highlight the most poignant + unique voices coming up in the literary scene. Welcome to our world!
metatron.press
We are Metatron Press, an English-language book + new media publisher of poetry, poetics + fiction.
We aim to highlight the most poignant + unique voices coming up in the literary scene. Welcome to our world!
metatron.press
Metatron Press
metatron.press
November 20, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Greetings to all our new followers in this great mass influx to Bluesky!
We are Metatron Press, an English-language book + new media publisher of poetry, poetics + fiction.
We aim to highlight the most poignant + unique voices coming up in the literary scene. Welcome to our world!
metatron.press
We are Metatron Press, an English-language book + new media publisher of poetry, poetics + fiction.
We aim to highlight the most poignant + unique voices coming up in the literary scene. Welcome to our world!
metatron.press
It’s true! It’s been a mutual love affair since the very beginning 🥹😍✨
We've been fans of @metatronpress.bsky.social since the very beginning!
November 20, 2024 at 8:21 PM
It’s true! It’s been a mutual love affair since the very beginning 🥹😍✨
We are finally coming back to Toronto and will be tabling books + merch at @meetthepresses.bsky.social Indie Lit Market on Sunday November 17th! Come say hi! 🧡👋🏼🩵🌀
We're on Instagram and excited to announce the Indie Lit Market on November 17th!
November 20, 2024 at 8:21 PM
We are finally coming back to Toronto and will be tabling books + merch at @meetthepresses.bsky.social Indie Lit Market on Sunday November 17th! Come say hi! 🧡👋🏼🩵🌀
It’s November 11 (11/11) and that means our cherished numerology-inspired sale is back!
All books in our online shop are $11.11 until midnight tonight! Additionally, use code LUCKY at check-out for 33% off merch, e-books + audiobooks!
metatron.press/shop/
All books in our online shop are $11.11 until midnight tonight! Additionally, use code LUCKY at check-out for 33% off merch, e-books + audiobooks!
metatron.press/shop/
November 20, 2024 at 8:21 PM
It’s November 11 (11/11) and that means our cherished numerology-inspired sale is back!
All books in our online shop are $11.11 until midnight tonight! Additionally, use code LUCKY at check-out for 33% off merch, e-books + audiobooks!
metatron.press/shop/
All books in our online shop are $11.11 until midnight tonight! Additionally, use code LUCKY at check-out for 33% off merch, e-books + audiobooks!
metatron.press/shop/
We have extended the deadline of our poetry prize by 48 hours! You can now submit until the end of Friday.
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November 20, 2024 at 8:21 PM
We have extended the deadline of our poetry prize by 48 hours! You can now submit until the end of Friday.
metatron.press/submit/metat...
metatron.press/submit/metat...
Submissions for The International Metatron Poetry Prize for full-length poetry collections close tonight at midnight!
metatron.press/submit/metat...
metatron.press/submit/metat...
November 20, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Submissions for The International Metatron Poetry Prize for full-length poetry collections close tonight at midnight!
metatron.press/submit/metat...
metatron.press/submit/metat...
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excited to have two new small poems up today over on @metatronpress.bsky.social’s IG page for their Micro-Meta Series :)
July 25, 2024 at 3:58 PM
excited to have two new small poems up today over on @metatronpress.bsky.social’s IG page for their Micro-Meta Series :)