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Wild & Precious Life Series @wplseries.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The WPLS is proud to partner with @poetrybythesea.bsky.social to sponsor the Gylys Villanelle Prize. The 2026 final contest judge is the Queen of Villanelles, Julie Kane! Submit by 10/26/26: poetrybytheseaconference.org/the-gylys-vi... #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry #writers

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Driftwood Press @driftwoodpress.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

@clayrebenz.bsky.social reads "When the Root of Apple (תַפּוּחַ) Sweetly Exhales" from 'Moon as Salted Lemon,' out now from Driftwood Press! #poetry #poetrycollection #poetreading #poetrycollection #indiepoetry

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Silly Goose Press @sillygoosepress.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

🪿PRIDE OUT LOUD 🌈 POETRY🪿 No better place to leave you than here, with @clayrebenz.bsky.social and Queer Joy! Take a gander: sillygoosepress.com/pride-out-lo...

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Silly Goose Press @sillygoosepress.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

PRIDE OUT LOUD IS OUT NOW! This is a special one, flockers, and we're so honored to share this incredible mini issue with you 🪿🌈✨ Spend some time with our amazing contributors (and listen to their audio recordings, too!) by visiting sillygoosepress.com/pride-out-loud

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Nicole Tallman @natallman.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

We had so much fun last night at the launch of A Very Gay Literary Happy Hour! Thank you @jacklegpress.bsky.social for the platform, to featured readers Achy Obejas, @clayrebenz.bsky.social & @dankraines.bsky.social & to my special open mic readers. I love you all. 🔗to recording 👇

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June 2026 A Very Gay Literary Happy Hour

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Joanne Merriam @joannemerriam.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Daily(ish) #SmallPress #books: Moon as Salted Lemon by @clayrebenz.bsky.social, @driftwoodpress.bsky.social & Non-Prophet by @quratdar.bsky.social, @gooselane.bsky.social/icehouse poetry. See alt-text. #DSPBposts #bookish 💙📚 #BookSky #bookstodon #booktok #booksta #bookstagram #booklovers

Book cover for Moon as Salted Lemon by Clayre Benzadón (Driftwood Press): A debut collection of multilingual poetry of linguistic agility, compassion, wordplay, and intellect which queers language to inspire complicated truths. Shortlisted for Bisexual Poetry in the Lambda Literary Awards (winners announced June 12th): https://lambdaliterary.org/awards/current-finalists/. https://www.driftwoodpress.com/product-page/moon-as-salted-lemon

$Book cover for Non-Prophet by Qurat Dar (icehouse poetry/Goose Lane Editions): Shortlisted for LGBTQ+ Poetry in the Lambda Literary Awards (winners announced June 12th): https://lambdaliterary.org/awards/current-finalists/. Raw, reverent, and bursting with searing vulnerability, Non-Prophet canvases the electric tension between devotion and doubt to gods both personal and ubiquitous, and reflects on the natural and built worlds in their claims to the sacred. Winner of the inaugural Claire Harris Poetry Prize, Qurat Dar’s bold debut collection explores what it is to grapple with faith that’s “just another language you’re losing, or one you never learned to speak.” Weaving through the boundaries of language and form, Non-Prophet meditates on things “just mundane enough to be holy / just holy enough to be mundane” — the death of a bird, the cries of mid-nightmare prayers, the misplaced shame of what it is to bleed. Dar’s poems both rage and reconcile, holding gently the pieces of a fractured identity. https://gooselane.com/products/non-prophet$

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SWWIM @swwim.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Please welcome SWWIM Every Day's Contributing Editors-at-Large for 2026-27! Clayre Benzadón @clayrebenz.bsky.social Jen Cheng @jencvoice.bsky.social Emma Trelles We're thrilled to have these three on our team! Read their bios on our website. XO SWWIM Team

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Image of a smiling woman with a black hat and dark hair on a flyer that says "Welcome! SWWIM / Jen Cheng"

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Nicole Tallman @natallman.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

📣 I’m pleased to announce that A Very Gay Literary Happy Hour will now be a monthly series with 3 featured readers & an open mic! Join us for the Zoom launch on 6/4, 7-8 pm EST, featuring Achy Obejas, Dan Kraines & @clayrebenz.bsky.social, hosted by yours truly with @jacklegpress.bsky.social! 🌈

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Nicole Tallman @natallman.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

I’ll always say yes to a poem about Maureen Seaton, & double yes to a poem about Maureen & Jubi Arriola-Headley. Thank you for the honor of publishing this in The Blue, @clayrebenz.bsky.social. I hope Maureen & Jubi are dancing, wherever they are. 💙

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SWWIM @swwim.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

NEXT WEEK! Join us next Thursday, April 16 at 7pm (EST) for a reading & conversation with @joankwonglass.bsky.social & @clayrebenz.bsky.social at The Betsy Hotel’s B Bar. This event will be live-streamed from The Betsy on our Instagram & Facebook pages. Join us in person or from wherever you are.

Flyer advertising A Poetry Reading & Conversation, SWWIM, Joan Kwon Glass and Clayre Benzadón, April 16, 7:00 PM The B Bar, The Betsy SouthBeach, Livestream on IG/FB, crearte, with images of a dark haired woman with glasses looking at the camera with a black long sleeved top, and a woman with a black hat with buckles and chin-length brown hair over a spaghetti strapped dress also looking at the camera.

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SWWIM @swwim.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Join us Thursday, April 16 at 7pm (EST) for a reading & conversation with @joankwonglass.bsky.social & @clayrebenz.bsky.social at The Betsy Hotel’s B Bar. This event will be live-streamed from The Betsy on our Instagram & Facebook pages. Join us in person or from wherever you are. XO SWWIM Team

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Perugia Press @perugiapress.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Visiting Poet-in-Residence Joan Kwon Glass & local poet Clayre Benzadón will read for SWWIM at The BBar at the Betsy-South Beach on 4/16 at 7pm. This free, in-person event will also be live-streamed on IG & FB Live @swwimmiami. @joankwonglass.bsky.social @clayrebenz.bsky.social @swwim.bsky.social

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Rogue Agent Journal @rogueagent.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Salty teeth, cold briskets, and tart & sweet… RA issue 133 is here! All new poetry including @surlyacres.bsky.social @clayrebenz.bsky.social @trishhopkinsonpoet.bsky.social @melaniemccabe.bsky.social @amymiller.bsky.social with art by @rachelturney.bsky.social🌻 // rogueagentjournal.com/issue133

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Issue 133 — RogueAgent

Welcome to Rogue Agent, a journal for poetry and art that inhabits the body.

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Driftwood Press @driftwoodpress.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

We're so excited that @clayrebenz.bsky.social's Moon as Salted Lemon has been listed as a finalist for the 2026 Lammy Awards! Thank you @lambdaliterary.org!

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Lambda Literary @lambdaliterary.org · 18/03/2026

🎉 We are delighted to begin announcing our #Lammys2026 shortlist... 🎉

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Lambda Literary @lambdaliterary.org · 18/03/2026

The 2026 finalists in Bi Poetry: antibody by Rebecca Salazar. Blue Opening by Chet'la Sebree. Hover by Liza Flum @omnidawn.bsky.social Moon as Salted Lemon by @clayrebenz.bsky.social The Garbage Poems by @annajswan.bsky.social #Lammys2026

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Dustin Brookshire (he/him) @dustinbrookshire.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Will you be at @sasfest.bsky.social? If so, @greggsha.bsky.social, @clayrebenz.bsky.social, & I would love for you to join us at 1pm on 3/28 as we celebrate the legacy of Maureen Seaton! #MaureenSeaton #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry #writers

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Koss @kossworks.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

If you missed my reading with @soflopojo.bsky.social with @clayrebenz.bsky.social, here is a URL, and go to their main page to find Clayre's reading, interviews, and issue readings! youtu.be/VfbFZji33zU

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KOSS reading their poetry at SoFloPoJo Presents

YouTube video by SoFloPoJo South Florida Poetry Journal

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Koss @kossworks.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

If you missed my reading with @soflopojo.bsky.social with @clayrebenz.bsky.social , it is on YouTube. Split by reader, so you can find Clayre's reading along with others by going to their page. Thank you Michael Mackin O'Mara for the video work here--and for everything! :-) youtu.be/VfbFZji33zU

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KOSS reading their poetry at SoFloPoJo Presents

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Wild & Precious Life Series @wplseries.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Join us on 11/18 to hear featured readers @clayrebenz.bsky.social, @theoriginalison.bsky.social, & @stevenreigns.bsky.social. Yes, we are switching to Tuesday this month!! @driftwoodpress.bsky.social @smallharborpub.bsky.social #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry

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Wild & Precious Life Series @wplseries.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

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Wild & Precious Life Series @wplseries.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Join us on 11/18 to hear featured readers @clayrebenz.bsky.social, Alison Lubar, & @stevenreigns.bsky.social. Yes, we are switching to Tuesday this month!! @driftwoodpress.bsky.social @smallharborpub.bsky.social #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry

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Driftwood Press @driftwoodpress.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

@clayrebenz.bsky.social's Moon as Salted Lemon has been featured in The Wardrobe's Best Dressed! Use the link in our bio to read and then order your copy of this poetry collection today. #tbr #newbook

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Driftwood Press @driftwoodpress.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

OUT NOW: @clayrebenz.bsky.social Moon as Salted Lemon is a queering of form and language which interrogates the intersections of Sephardic Jewish, American, and nonbinary identity. Use the link in our bio to order your copy of this poetry collection today! #tbr #booksky

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Driftwood Press @driftwoodpress.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

You can purchase Driftwood Press books from Alienated Majesty, one of our favorite Austin bookstores. Make sure to visit Alienated Majesty if you're in the Austin area! 📚 #indiebookstore #alienatedmajestybooks

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Driftwood Press @driftwoodpress.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Driftwood Press is at Lit Youngstown! Make sure to stop by our table today and tomorrow to purchase your next read #lityoungstown #indiepress

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Driftwood Press @driftwoodpress.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Latest praise for Moon as Salted Lemon is here! Use the link in our bio to purchase your copy of this poetry collection today. #newpoetry

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Driftwood Press @driftwoodpress.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

TONIGHT: Celebrate the launch of Moon as Salted Lemon with @clayrebenz.bsky.social and friends at Books & Books in Coral Gables, FL! Use the link in our bio to RSVP for the October 12th event. #booklaunch #poetryreading

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Driftwood Press @driftwoodpress.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Celebrate the launch of Moon as Salted Lemon with @clayrebenz.bsky.social and friends at Books & Books in Coral Gables, FL! Use the link in our bio to RSVP for the October 12th event. #booklaunch #poetryreading

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Driftwood Press @driftwoodpress.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

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Driftwood Press @driftwoodpress.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Pre-order your copy of Clayre Benzadón’s Moon as Salted Lemon! This poetry collection is a queering of form and language which interrogates the intersections of Sephardic Jewish, American, and nonbinary identity. #tbr #newpoetry

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Driftwood Press @driftwoodpress.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

OUT 9/30/25: Clayre Benzadón’s Moon as Salted Lemon is a queering of form and language which interrogates the intersections of Sephardic Jewish, American, and nonbinary identity. Make sure to pre-order your copy! #tbr #preorder

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Driftwood Press @driftwoodpress.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

OUT TOMORROW: Clayre Benzadón’s Moon as Salted Lemon is a queering of form and language which interrogates the intersections of Sephardic Jewish, American, and nonbinary identity. Use the link in our bio to order your copy of this poetry collection today! #tbr #newbook

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Driftwood Press @driftwoodpress.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

OUT TODAY: Clayre Benzadón’s Moon as Salted Lemon is a queering of form and language which interrogates the intersections of Sephardic Jewish, American, and nonbinary identity. Use the link in our bio to order your copy of this poetry collection today! #tbr #newbook

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Driftwood Press @driftwoodpress.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

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Driftwood Press @driftwoodpress.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Clayre Benzadón’s Moon as Salted Lemon is a queering of form and language which interrogates the intersections of Sephardic Jewish, American, and nonbinary identity. Pre-order this poetry collection using the link in bio! #tbr #newpoetry

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Driftwood Press @driftwoodpress.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

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SWWIM @swwim.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Please join us in welcoming our 2025-2026 Writers in Residence. Save every date for our upcoming reading season! @taylorbyas.bsky.social @ritamookerjee.bsky.social, @joankwonglass.bsky.social @ninasudhakar.bsky.social @lesleymwheeler.bsky.social #SWWIMEveryDay #SWWIMWithUs #WomenWriters

Blue flyer that says Welcome! Writers in Residence 2025-2026: Allison Blevins, Taylor Byas, Joan Kwon Glass, Rita Mookerjee, Lisa Rhoades, Nina Sudhakar, Lesley Wheeler, Sunni Wilkinson. Logos at the bottom say SWWIM, The Betsy Hotel, Matwaala, and CreArte.

Flyer that says Save Every Date 2025-2026 Reading Season:

Thursday, 9/11/25, at 7:00 PM:
SWWIM x Matwaala:
Nina Sudhakar & Carolene Kurien

Thursday, 10/16/25, at 7:00 PM:
Lisa Rhoades & Yael Valencia Aldana

Thursday, 11/13/25, at 7:00 PM:
Taylor Byas & Rosa Sophia Godshall

Thursday, 12/11/25, at 7:00 PM:
Lesley Wheeler & Haya Pomrenze

Thursday, 1/8/26, at 7:00 PM:
Rita Mookerjee & Madison Whatley

Thursday, 2/12/26, at 7:00 PM:
Allison Blevins with Carolina Hospital,
Nicole Hospital-Medina, & Holly Iglesias

Thursday, 3/19/26, at 7:00 PM:
Sunni Brown Wilkinson & Elizabeth Jacobson

Thursday, 4/16/26, at 7:00 PM:
Joan Kwon Glass & Clayre Benzadón

Logos at the bottom read: SWWIM, The Betsy Hotel, Matwaala, and CreArte

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Alex Carrigan @carriganak.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

My review of @clayrebenz.bsky.social's Moon as Salted Lemon will appear next March in @whaleroadreview.bsky.social! Be sure to read the book before the review comes out!

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Driftwood Press @driftwoodpress.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

COVER REVEAL INCOMING: Clayre Benzadón’s Moon as Salted Lemon is a queering of form and language which interrogates the intersections of Sephardic Jewish, American, and nonbinary identity. Pre-order using link in bio! #coverreveal

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