White Winged Doves: A Stevie Nicks Poetry Anthology Virtual Reading

Join us for a virtual reading in honor of the release of White Winged Doves: A Stevie Nicks Poetry Anthology. We'll be joined on Zoom Webinar by the editors Collin Kelley and Megan Volpert, along with many, many contributors. This is going to be a lovely night of poetry in honor of the legend that is Stevie Nicks, and on her birthday no less! We hope to see you there.

Register to receive the Zoom link via email, or simply save this and join at 7 p.m. on May 26th: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84631611473?pwd=jf9xHJ8sm1b5SFt84TgOtrZfczaxv7.1

Contributors who will be reading:

Hannah Baker-Siroty

Jennifer Blackledge

Julie E. Bloemeke

Kersten Christianson

Kristie Frederick Daugherty

Amber Dodds

Danita Dodson

Maggie Felisberto

Kate Marshall Flaherty

Paul Flowers

Anne Graue

Kari Gunter-Seymour

Karen Paul Holmes

Maria Illich

Charles Jensen

Bonnie S. Kaplan

Nikki Lee

Anthony Lower

Suzanne Mattaboni

Caridad Moro-Gronlier

Erin Murphy

Eileen Porzuczek

Linda Sands

Valerie A. Smith

Suzy Thomas

Gale Marie Thompson

Wren Valentino

Isaiah Vianese

Donna Vorreyer

William Walsh

About the Book:

The witchy goddess of rock has been casting a spell on music lovers for more than 50 years as a solo artist and a member of the iconic Fleetwood Mac. In this anthology, poets explore the myth, the music, and the enduring legacy of Stevie Nicks. From haunting ballads of heartache to empowering anthems of liberation, this collection of poems in White Winged Doves embraces the wild spirit and introspective depth synonymous with Nicks' artistry. Poets channel her iconic imagery and fierce individuality, crafting an homage that resonates with both tribute and innovation. This book invites readers to wander through the witchy realms of dreaming and desiring, exploring the mystical landscapes and emotional depths that continue to define Nicks' legendary career. Each poem weaves a tapestry of resilience and enchantment that mirrors the timeless muse herself.

About the Editors:

COLLIN KELLEY is an award-winning poet, novelist, and editor from Atlanta, GA. His most recent collection is Wonder & Wreckage: New & Selected Poems, 1993–2023 (Poetry Atlanta Press). With Karen Head, he co-edited Mother Mary Comes to Me: A Pop Culture Poetry Anthology (Madville Publishing), which was named a 2022 Book All Georgians Should Read by Georgia Center for the Book.

MEGAN VOLPERT is an award-winning author or editor of over a dozen books on popular culture, including works on Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, and Alanis Morissette. She teaches Gender Studies at Kennesaw State University and Writing in the MFA program at Reinhardt University, and she also serves as a Fellow at the American Institute for Philosophical and Cultural Thought. Volpert is a regular contributor at PopMatters and Salon.