White Winged Doves: A Stevie Nicks Poetry Anthology Reading
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White Winged Doves: A Stevie Nicks Poetry Anthology Reading

  • Doors: 6:30 pm
  • Start Time: 7:00 pm
  • End Time: 8:00 pm
  • Age Restriction:  All Ages

About the Event

Join us for an in-person reading in honor of the release of White Winged Doves: A Stevie Nicks Poetry Anthology. We'll be joined 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! We hope to see you there.

 

Contributors who will be reading:

Bloemeke, Julie E

Dodds, Amber

Dodson, Danita

Frye, Mattie

Holmes, Karen Paul

Illich, Maria

Kalbasi, Sheema

Lee, Nikki

Reilly, JC

Sands, Linda

Smith, Valerie A.

Thompson, Gale

Walsh, William

 

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.

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This event will be in the Auditorium of Decatur Library, on the Ground Floor. Due to new security protocols, guests must enter the building through the upper level, rear doors, and then take the elevator to "G." Elevators open at 6:30. Please arrive early to ensure extra time for security.
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