Isabella J Mansfield • Poet • Spoken Word Performer • PWD
@poetisabella.bsky.social
Author of Lemon and The Hollows of Bone. Write Bloody Jack McCarthy Prize Honorable Mention, 3x Pushcart Nominee, 3x Best of the Net Nominee
Booking: isabellajmansfield@gmail.com
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Booking: isabellajmansfield@gmail.com
linktr.ee/isabellajmansfield
Pecan Pie - from “Hurt Sounds”
My dad made
the best pecan pie
or so I’m told
I never tried it
I don’t remember many
Thanksgivings
with him at home
divorce has a way
of separating you
from the things
you didn’t know
you were missing
My dad made
the best pecan pie
or so I’m told
I never tried it
I don’t remember many
Thanksgivings
with him at home
divorce has a way
of separating you
from the things
you didn’t know
you were missing
December 6, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Pecan Pie - from “Hurt Sounds”
My dad made
the best pecan pie
or so I’m told
I never tried it
I don’t remember many
Thanksgivings
with him at home
divorce has a way
of separating you
from the things
you didn’t know
you were missing
My dad made
the best pecan pie
or so I’m told
I never tried it
I don’t remember many
Thanksgivings
with him at home
divorce has a way
of separating you
from the things
you didn’t know
you were missing
Today is the LAST DAY (and the first time I'm posting it on bsky, whoops) to get 30% off two of my poetry collections!
The 10th Anniversary Edition of At Arm's Length, my very first book
and Lemon, my all time best seller <3 both 30% off with the code BOOKGIFT30
Link below and thank you!!
The 10th Anniversary Edition of At Arm's Length, my very first book
and Lemon, my all time best seller <3 both 30% off with the code BOOKGIFT30
Link below and thank you!!
December 2, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Today is the LAST DAY (and the first time I'm posting it on bsky, whoops) to get 30% off two of my poetry collections!
The 10th Anniversary Edition of At Arm's Length, my very first book
and Lemon, my all time best seller <3 both 30% off with the code BOOKGIFT30
Link below and thank you!!
The 10th Anniversary Edition of At Arm's Length, my very first book
and Lemon, my all time best seller <3 both 30% off with the code BOOKGIFT30
Link below and thank you!!
What’s a little November snow? All the more reason to spend tomorrow with me at the Downtown Library for the Ann Arbor Community Book Festival!! Nothing cozier than a good book ❤️. I’ll see you tomorrow!! #annarbor #annarborbookfest #newbookstagram #novembersnow #poetry
November 9, 2025 at 3:03 AM
What’s a little November snow? All the more reason to spend tomorrow with me at the Downtown Library for the Ann Arbor Community Book Festival!! Nothing cozier than a good book ❤️. I’ll see you tomorrow!! #annarbor #annarborbookfest #newbookstagram #novembersnow #poetry
Mansfield's newest collection of poetry a finalist in New Women's Voices Series thelivingstonpost.com/mansfields-n...
Mansfield's newest collection of poetry a finalist in New Women's Voices Series
In Isabella Mansfield’s newest collection of poems, “Hurt Sounds,” a finalist in the New Women's Voices Series, she allows the reader a glimpse into the most precious memories she ever shared with her...
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October 21, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Mansfield's newest collection of poetry a finalist in New Women's Voices Series thelivingstonpost.com/mansfields-n...
This Wednesday is the launch party for Hurt Sounds!! I would love to see you at 2 Dandelions Bookshop in Brighton, MI!!
October 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
This Wednesday is the launch party for Hurt Sounds!! I would love to see you at 2 Dandelions Bookshop in Brighton, MI!!
Next Wednesday is the official launch event for Hurt Sounds!! if you’re in SE Michigan, I would love to share this evening with you! Join us at 2Dandelions Bookshop in Brighton, 10/22 at 6pm!! 💙📚
October 15, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Next Wednesday is the official launch event for Hurt Sounds!! if you’re in SE Michigan, I would love to share this evening with you! Join us at 2Dandelions Bookshop in Brighton, 10/22 at 6pm!! 💙📚
Ok but… I don’t think they gave this much attention when the queen died. And it’s weird.
September 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Ok but… I don’t think they gave this much attention when the queen died. And it’s weird.
yeah...I'm not buying it...
September 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
yeah...I'm not buying it...
I will be opening the show this Saturday at the 11th annual LO Palooza music festival in Lake Orion, MI!! Come hang out! 100% of the proceeds support making recreational spaces accessible in local communities ❤️❤️
September 7, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I will be opening the show this Saturday at the 11th annual LO Palooza music festival in Lake Orion, MI!! Come hang out! 100% of the proceeds support making recreational spaces accessible in local communities ❤️❤️
Did you know that when you get Lemon from @audible, there’s a gift with purchase? Eric C. from Howell described it as a “BEAUTIFULLY written & presented poem.” and that poem has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize (2024) and for Best of the Net (2025) by the fine folks at @gnashingteethpublishing
September 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Did you know that when you get Lemon from @audible, there’s a gift with purchase? Eric C. from Howell described it as a “BEAUTIFULLY written & presented poem.” and that poem has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize (2024) and for Best of the Net (2025) by the fine folks at @gnashingteethpublishing
Galleys have been checked, minimal corrections sent back to the publisher (and I mean minimal, like.. two lol)
Next up is the full galley and proof copy and then Hurt Sounds will be ready for you!!
Next up is the full galley and proof copy and then Hurt Sounds will be ready for you!!
August 29, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Galleys have been checked, minimal corrections sent back to the publisher (and I mean minimal, like.. two lol)
Next up is the full galley and proof copy and then Hurt Sounds will be ready for you!!
Next up is the full galley and proof copy and then Hurt Sounds will be ready for you!!
I don't know how many people I know here who live in or near Brooklyn, but if you were able to follow this link to show support for having me in the lineup for this event, that would be super swell of you. opnrmusic.com/fan-claim/Nm...
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August 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I don't know how many people I know here who live in or near Brooklyn, but if you were able to follow this link to show support for having me in the lineup for this event, that would be super swell of you. opnrmusic.com/fan-claim/Nm...
I’ve got your Saturday and Sunday plans sorted! I’ll be at the Plymouth unFair Saturday w books to sign and performing too!
Sunday at Books&Brews with A Novel Event & Rivers Edge Brewery! Come hang out, Michigan!!!
Sunday at Books&Brews with A Novel Event & Rivers Edge Brewery! Come hang out, Michigan!!!
August 19, 2025 at 1:06 PM
I’ve got your Saturday and Sunday plans sorted! I’ll be at the Plymouth unFair Saturday w books to sign and performing too!
Sunday at Books&Brews with A Novel Event & Rivers Edge Brewery! Come hang out, Michigan!!!
Sunday at Books&Brews with A Novel Event & Rivers Edge Brewery! Come hang out, Michigan!!!
Oh hey, I remembered to update my event listing! And whew, I'm excited and also already tired lol. I'll be all over Michigan in the next few months, but if there's someplace else I should look for, let me know!
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UPCOMING EVENTS — Isabella J Mansfield
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August 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Oh hey, I remembered to update my event listing! And whew, I'm excited and also already tired lol. I'll be all over Michigan in the next few months, but if there's someplace else I should look for, let me know!
buymeacoffee.com/isabellajman...
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i am counting myself to sleep
each ache a lost lamb
i call them back, in whisper:
“you are safe.”
when I notice the tension
I lose count of the flock
it takes more time
to count the missing
ijm
each ache a lost lamb
i call them back, in whisper:
“you are safe.”
when I notice the tension
I lose count of the flock
it takes more time
to count the missing
ijm
August 7, 2025 at 5:07 AM
i am counting myself to sleep
each ache a lost lamb
i call them back, in whisper:
“you are safe.”
when I notice the tension
I lose count of the flock
it takes more time
to count the missing
ijm
each ache a lost lamb
i call them back, in whisper:
“you are safe.”
when I notice the tension
I lose count of the flock
it takes more time
to count the missing
ijm
I’m so lucky to work in a place not only dedicated to helping our community, as the only neuro rehab clinic in our county, but for a company who celebrates #DisabilityPrideMonth
July 28, 2025 at 11:52 PM
I’m so lucky to work in a place not only dedicated to helping our community, as the only neuro rehab clinic in our county, but for a company who celebrates #DisabilityPrideMonth
Not my neurologist telling me to stop giving myself new material for my next book. 🫠
July 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Not my neurologist telling me to stop giving myself new material for my next book. 🫠
I am approx 20 books short of my goal for "Hurt Sounds." Preorders end TOMORROW, July 18.
Friends, if you can't preorder or already have, would you mind sharing? This book means so much to me, I can't miss my preorder goal. 💙📚♿
#Booksky #newbook #disabledartist #disabilitysky #poetry
Friends, if you can't preorder or already have, would you mind sharing? This book means so much to me, I can't miss my preorder goal. 💙📚♿
#Booksky #newbook #disabledartist #disabilitysky #poetry
Hurt Sounds by Isabella J Mansfield – NWVS #185 – Finishing Line Press
www.finishinglinepress.com
July 17, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I am approx 20 books short of my goal for "Hurt Sounds." Preorders end TOMORROW, July 18.
Friends, if you can't preorder or already have, would you mind sharing? This book means so much to me, I can't miss my preorder goal. 💙📚♿
#Booksky #newbook #disabledartist #disabilitysky #poetry
Friends, if you can't preorder or already have, would you mind sharing? This book means so much to me, I can't miss my preorder goal. 💙📚♿
#Booksky #newbook #disabledartist #disabilitysky #poetry
in the theme song to Sesame Street, the question "can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street" is asked.
They never answered the question.
They never answered the question.
July 15, 2025 at 2:40 PM
in the theme song to Sesame Street, the question "can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street" is asked.
They never answered the question.
They never answered the question.
MAGA “If yer gonna come to our country you gotta learn our language.”
Also maga:
Also maga:
July 11, 2025 at 8:48 PM
MAGA “If yer gonna come to our country you gotta learn our language.”
Also maga:
Also maga:
google search: best countries to live in for disabled people.
google search: homes in Berlin.
google search: how to move to Europe.
google search: homes in Berlin.
google search: how to move to Europe.
July 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
google search: best countries to live in for disabled people.
google search: homes in Berlin.
google search: how to move to Europe.
google search: homes in Berlin.
google search: how to move to Europe.
Happy birthday to my brother and absolutely nothing else today.
July 4, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Happy birthday to my brother and absolutely nothing else today.
Guys I just really really love poetry and my poetry community and writing poetry and sharing poetry and I just love that I get to live this life.
June 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Guys I just really really love poetry and my poetry community and writing poetry and sharing poetry and I just love that I get to live this life.
"A full payload of BOMBS was dropped...NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE"
may as well have said "NO TAG BACKS." wtf. I hate this timeline.
may as well have said "NO TAG BACKS." wtf. I hate this timeline.
June 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
"A full payload of BOMBS was dropped...NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE"
may as well have said "NO TAG BACKS." wtf. I hate this timeline.
may as well have said "NO TAG BACKS." wtf. I hate this timeline.
Hey did I tell you that I'm one of the judges for the Art of One Poetry Contest?
I didn't? Well now I have! @onecondoms.bsky.social
I didn't? Well now I have! @onecondoms.bsky.social
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June 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Hey did I tell you that I'm one of the judges for the Art of One Poetry Contest?
I didn't? Well now I have! @onecondoms.bsky.social
I didn't? Well now I have! @onecondoms.bsky.social