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Crisosto Apache
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Mescalero Apache Educator/Poet
Na. Am. 2SLGBTQI
Lives in Denver, CO
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My poem “Gahé Dzíł / Mountain Spirits” from my new book “is(ness) has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Thanks! This means that a poem from each of my books released has been nominated for this award. Now it’s a cross-my-fingers moment until they announce. Maybe 3rd time's a charm?
The image is an announcement from Gnashing Teeth Publishing for their Pushcart Prize selection for 2026. Crisosto Apache’s poem Gahé Dzíł / Mountain Spirits from isness is among them.
November 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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COMING UP SOON!
Central Library - 10 W. Fourteenth Ave. Pkwy Denver, CO
Author Circle: Crisosto Apache in Conversation with Destiny Leftwich
Date: Friday, November 7, 2025, 6pm - 8pm
Registration-FREE: Link in bio–Linktree
#DenverPublicLibrary #FallReads #DenverEvents #AuthorTalks #LiteraryDenver
Author Crisosto Apache in Conversation with Destiny Leftwich at the Denver Public Library central Friday November 7 six to eight pm.
October 24, 2025 at 3:20 AM
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After seven years, it's time to say goodbye to GENESIS. But hopefully not forever. I've got to look into a second printing with a different publisher and get this collection in its original concept. I'm open to legitimate serious suggestions.
The image is a book cover called Genesis by Crisosto Apache, which has gone out of print.
October 22, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Sign up for my poetry class.
Lighthouse-Workshop, Sunday, November 02, 2025, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
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Poetry Fest: "Capturing the Subconscious—Lucid Imagery of Dreams as Truth in Poetry"

"Dreams are a mysterious concept [...]..."
October 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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I AM GOING TO BE THERE. ARE YOU?
www.eastwindow.org/events/journ...
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
East Window Journal of Written and Visual Arts RELEASE PARTY
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

East Window
4550 Broadway
Ste C-3B2
Boulder CO 80304
October 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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If you missed the reading or were unable to attend, the link to the recorded sessions is listed on my YouTube Channel by name. You can also listen to the Q&A that followed the reading. www.youtube.com/channel/UCgK...
September 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Reading Tonight! [LINK IN THE BIO]
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Rajiv Mohabir, “SEABEAST”
Crisosto Apache, “is(ness)”
Marcia B. Douglas, “The Jamaica Kollection of the Shante Dream Arkive”
Shop at Matter Bookstore,
2114 Market St, Denver, CO 80205
Thursday, September 25, at 6:30 pm-8:30 pm.
September 25, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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My 3rd poetry collection has dropped. If you preordered (thank you), they should be on their way. If not, you can order it here gnashingteethpublishing.com/books/isness/
The image is a black and white poetry book cover with a blurred person moving on the cover. There are other copies in a box.
September 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Excited to announce that my new poetry collection "is(ness)" set for release September 2025. I encourage you to reserve your copy & preorder. This collection offers a unique experience, distinct from my previous works. Secure your copy by preordering today.
gnashingteethpublishing.com/books/isness/
August 14, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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My 4th of July poem “8. Fireworks” from my book “Ghostword” (Gnashing Teeth Publishing). 1st appearing in “Presence: The Heartspeak of Indigenous Poets”, 11-23-18 curated for the Rumpus by Tanaya Winder (Duckwater Shoshone).
gnashingteethpublishing.com/books/ghostw...

therumpus.net/2018/11/23/p...
The image is of a poem called Number 8, Fireworks. from Crisosto's poetry book Ghostword.
July 4, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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ALOCASIA is now open for applications for the ALOCASIA Microgrant for Queer Nature Writers!
The recipient will receive $500. To apply, alocasiamagazine@gmail.com with the subject line MICROGRANT.
Only writers within the US can be considered.
Deadline: July 31st, 2025.
alocasia.org/alocasias-mi...
June 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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"Religion is for people who’re afraid of going to hell. Spirituality is for those who’ve already been there."
~ Vine Deloria Jr.
A photo of Native American scholar, professor, and writer, Vine Deloria Jr., standing next to a tree in autumn.
June 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Deadline extended! 15 days left!
ALOCASIA is open for creative writing for an all-Indigenous issue to be published this summer. ALOCASIA publishes writing about plants by Indigenous queer writers from around the world.
Deadline: June 25th.
alocasia.org/about-send-w...
June 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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This is what the weather looked like on the morning I left Santa Fe, New Mexico. The day after my reading. The weather makes for a beautiful picture, but it's not enjoyable to drive in. I made it home okay.
April 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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My reading in Santa Fe, New Mexico, went well at Geronimo Books. Reading with my long-time friend James A. Stevens was great. The Q&A afterward was very engaging, with good questions and conversations.
April 22, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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LINK IN THE BIO:
I just found out that the Poetry Foundation chose my poem excerpt "Swift Cinder" as their poem of the day. #poemoftheday
March 8, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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The current issue of POETRY Magazine (March/April) dropped. Two poems from two current separate manuscripts I am working on. The poem excerpts are from the self-titled poems. Excellent issue with necessary Indigenous work.
Image is the current cover of poetry magazine and has swirling letters. Spelling poetry. Image is the title of the poem Swift Cinder and the authors name, crisosto Apache. The image is the title of the poem American Accessory.
March 2, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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“Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Painter Who Plotted a New Path for Native American Artists, Dies at 85. She revolutionized the landscape genre and paved a path to success for generations of Native American artists that followed, died on January 24.” - Image Thomas King www.artnews.com/art-news/new...
The image is a black and white photo of Native American Artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith.
January 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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I've been working hard at trying to finish my 4th manuscript called "Swift Cinder." I'm nearly complete. I'm hoping to have it in a publishing format by the end of February.
January 28, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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My 3rd book "is(ness)" is 4th coming in September 2025. To be published by Gnashing Teeth Publishing. This is the concept for the proposed cover image.
Black image with the text is(ness) and white lines striking across the page.
January 25, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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My 2nd book can be bought at Gnashing Teeth Publishing. The cover is a photo series I did. It's called "Unusual Specter". My book was selected by Publishing Triangle's Betty Berzon Emerging Writer's Award and a Poetry Finalist for the CO Authors League. gnashingteethpublishing.com/books/ghostw...
The image is a person standing in a forest holding twigs in one hand and electric cords in the other. The picture is sepia-colored.
January 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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My contract with Lost Alphabet expires at the end of January 2025, and my book GENESIS will go out of print. Get a copy before January 31, 2025. I now have to find a different publisher to carry the second edition. I am not sure how to do this. www.amazon.com/Genesis-Cris...
The image is the cover of a book titled GENESIS by Crisostos Apache. The cover is of the night sky with stars and a tree line.
January 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM