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04/30/2026

Happy 2 years of Just Be Honest by Alexander James!

Alex is a poetic force in the world and Just Be Honest is the tip of the iceberg. He is serious about the work he does, the life he lives, and all he represents. We are honored to celebrate this bookversary!

Purchase your copy today and support local writers and indie presses!

***More about Just Be Honest: a poetic invitation to liberation

A poetic invitation to liberation. A look into the mirror with grace staring back.

In his debut poetry collection, Just Be Honest, Alexander James asks, “If the truth will set you free, what path do lies set you on?” Lies do not offer a path; they build a cage. However, with radical honesty, that cage can become a cocoon. James pleads that the only way to break free from what trauma told us to be and from the cage lies built for us is to Just Be Honest.

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04/29/2026

Today marks 3 years of Sown In Light by Tekira Briscoe!

Sown In Light is the second full length collection to be released through Mama’s Kitchen and we couldn’t be more proud of this gift of a book, poet, and person!

From a really fun production process to gorgeous release party and beyond, this book has spread so much love to many people.

Celebrate today and support local poets and an indie press by purchasing a copy today! Let it bless ya

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04/21/2026

Updated Pay What You Can Info! Our goal is to make this workshop as accessible as possible to those who want to attend.

Venmo @ mamaskitchenpress and paste your email in the comment box. After that, we will send you the Zoom link to join

Share with those who are interested in joining 🤎

Have questions or concerns? DM us

04/20/2026

Analog is back and we want to introduce you to your fave new art form!

Join us for our super fun Erasure Poetry Workshop taught by Sarah Wheeler of !

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

During this workshop, you will learn how to create blackout poems using found text (newspapers, magazine articles, etc.) and seek to uncover hidden poems buried within the text.

Date: Tuesday, April 21

Time: 6pm PT / 8pm CT

Where: Zoom

Bring:
(1) A piece of text (newspaper, or a page torn from a magazine or book, a piece of junk mail, literally anything.)
(2) A pencil (Markers or colored pens/pencils preferred)

Cost: FREE with Audacious Writers Membership or PAY WHAT YOU CAN via Venmo and be sure to drop your email in the comment section so we can send you the Zoom link!

Questions? DM us!

ABOUT SARAH:

Sarah Wheeler is a widely-known erasure artist and award-winning spoken word poet, originally from North Carolina. Sarah has been working in the medium of erasure art (also known as blackout poetry or found poetry) and sharing her work with others for nearly a decade.

To create blackout poems, Sarah collects found text (newspapers, magazine articles, etc.) and seeks to uncover hidden poems buried within the text. This creative process is deeply meditative— one that invites presence, curiosity, patience, and honest self-reflection. The point of this process is to bring what is hidden to the surface, and the result is often the revelation of some deeper truth. The poems that Sarah finds are often reflections of her own inner landscape, or commentary on the landscape of the world around her.

Sarah’s work has been featured in various artist exhibits, and is often used to teach workshops on the craft of blackout poetry. Sarah is currently in the process of curating her first full-scale blackout poetry exhibit, which is set to debut in Sydney, Australia in July 2026.

03/30/2026

Comment ME to get the link to join our Audacious Writers Circle and celebrate National Poetry Month with a group of virtual writers!

Swipe to check out what we have going on. 🤎

03/22/2026

Happy World Poetry Day! If you're on the hunt for your next favorite poetry book, we've got you covered. Swipe to check out our poetry books!

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03/18/2026

Join us tonight for the Ekphrasis Writing Workshop taught by James Coats via Audacious Writers Circle. This workshop is free, open to the public and will be held via zoom.

Meeting ID: 857 2544 1167
Passcode: 983699

03/03/2026

Calling writers attending SXSW! Let’s connect over coffee, conversation, and gentle creative momentum.

Drafts & Daydreams is a cozy, unofficial SXSW writers meet-up for writers who want to step out of the noise and back into their words.

Save the Date, Time, and Location

Tuesday, March 17
2pm
Daydreamer Coffee
📍 80 Rainey Street, ATX

Seating is limited. RSVP on eventbrite. 🔗
See you soooon!

02/16/2026

Big news! 📣 We’re excited to announce our next poetry book being served out of Mama’s Kitchen Press!

Where I Arrived, poems by Takayla P. Carlton (Spring 2026)

Stay tuned for updates and be sure to follow

About TK:

Takayla P. Carlton, poetically known as TK, discovered the transformative power of poetry as a means of navigating the depths of mental health. Initially kept private as a form of personal survival, her poetry has evolved into an expression of emotions and gratitude. Venturing into the realm of public sharing in 2023, TK realized that her words were not just for herself but meant to be shared with others.

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