Fresh Out: An Arts and Poetry Collective

06/23/2026

06/22/2026

by Jennifer Gurney. Jennifer lives in Colorado where she teaches, paints, writes and hikes. Her is widely published, two of her poems have won international contests and one was turned into a choral piece. Jennifer has 10 books of poetry.

06/22/2026

/ by Dr. Randy Brooks ( Randy Brooks ).
Randy is Professor of English, Emeritus at Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois, where he teaches courses on haiku, tanka, and Japanese poetics. He and his wife, Shirley Brooks, are publishers of Brooks Books and co-editors of Mayfly haiku magazine. His most recent publication is HAIKU DECK: A collection of playing cards.

06/22/2026

by Marilyn Ward (IG: Marilyn Ward), of Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, UK.

06/20/2026

by new contributor Martina Matijević.

06/19/2026

by new contributor, Meagan Bussert. Meagan’s has been featured in many fine publications, worldwide. She draws inspiration from her frequent hikes and the unique weather of her home states, Oklahoma and Indiana. IG: Blooming Twig haiku

06/17/2026

by naomi olivia, a proud Transgender poet from st. louis/central florida. find naomi on instagram: Moth Carcass Coat Poetry Page (a collaboration with best friend & editor erin vastola).

06/16/2026

by Melissa Dennison Melissa Dennison of the UK

06/16/2026

by long time contributor, Marilyn Ward Marilyn Ward of Scunthorpe Lincolnshire, UK.

06/15/2026

by new contributor, Edward Cody Huddleston. Edward was born in Voorhees Township, New Jersey, and now lives on Muscogee land in Baxley, Georgia, where he works for South Georgia Broadcasters as a radio DJ. In his free time, he reads frequently, caffeinates concerningly, and plays endlessly with his dog, a miniature schnauzer named Chip. You can read selections of his poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction online at echuddleston.com.