Tucker Riggleman Poetry

Tucker Riggleman Poetry Official page for West Virginia writer Tucker Riggleman. Author of “The Wind Through the Sycamores is a Violin.”

2025 WV Creative Network Literary Arts Fellow.

West Virginia poet and songwriter Tucker Riggleman creates work that is concise, emotional, and rooted in place. His work has been featured in Dinner Bell, Sky Island Journal, The Nervous Breakdown, Hello America, and more. He has performed with the Travelin' Appalachians Revue, participated in projects with the West Virginia Humanities Council, and has read his poems live on the local news, at hi

gh school graduations, in rock and roll dives, coffee shops, and DIY venues. Tucker's poems explore themes of sobriety, identity, and the healing power of nature. His writing offers honest glimpses into the complexity and resilience of rural life in Appalachia. Tucker is a recipient of the 2025 West Virginia Creative Network Literary Arts Fellowship for poetry. His band Tucker Riggleman & The Cheap Dates has been steadily releasing material and touring the region since 2019. He released his third poetry collection, "The Wind Through the Sycamores is a Violin", in October 2024.

New monthly post is up over at the Focus Your Iris Substack! We’re celebrating a newly published poem, talking about a g...
08/14/2026

New monthly post is up over at the Focus Your Iris Substack!

We’re celebrating a newly published poem, talking about a great record made by friends, and recapping the rest of my summer touring.

We are also celebrating a full year of this newsletter and 100 subscribers! Thanks for being along for the ride. If you like what you read, please consider sharing with some friends.

New post below 👇

So excited to share “Hardy County Blues” with you all today! Big thanks to wildscape. literary journal for giving this o...
08/05/2026

So excited to share “Hardy County Blues” with you all today! Big thanks to wildscape. literary journal for giving this one such a nice home. Be sure to check out all of the incredible work in the new issue (free to read online).

I maintain that West Virginia is a complicated place, like most rural places. It’s been a goal of mine as a writer to make sure I am meeting nostalgia with honesty. To show the dark with the light. This is a darkness poem.

Super excited to have my books at Canary Books in Fayetteville, WV! First batch sold out instantly, but some fresh copie...
07/29/2026

Super excited to have my books at Canary Books in Fayetteville, WV! First batch sold out instantly, but some fresh copies are on the way. Stop by and show them some love!

Where does the time go? Happy 9 years to my debut poetry collection, “Japanese Maple.” I’m still really proud of the suc...
07/09/2026

Where does the time go?

Happy 9 years to my debut poetry collection, “Japanese Maple.” I’m still really proud of the succinct, potent work found within this chapbook.

What’s your favorite poem from JM?

Celebrating West Virginia's birthday with a William Matheny song, sharing a story about hard-earned music sleuthing that...
06/30/2026

Celebrating West Virginia's birthday with a William Matheny song, sharing a story about hard-earned music sleuthing that involves my mamaw and the Pixies, and announcing some July tour dates with the aforementioned William (catch me on bass).

Thanks as always for reading! Check it out below.

See you on Thursday at the Monongalia Arts Center at 6 p.m. for Literary Night!
06/09/2026

See you on Thursday at the Monongalia Arts Center at 6 p.m. for Literary Night!

My latest Substack post examines the creative spaces that have impacted me as a person and as an artist. Sadly, many of ...
06/02/2026

My latest Substack post examines the creative spaces that have impacted me as a person and as an artist. Sadly, many of these locations are struggling to keep the doors open.

I only send one post to your inbox a month from my Substack. It’s a nice way for me to share creative writing with you in a low-stakes way. It’s also a great way to keep up with readings, music performances, publishing news, and more.

Check below to sign up for free.

Happening today from 11-1 at the Fairmont library! I won’t be there, but my books will be + tons of other local authors....
05/16/2026

Happening today from 11-1 at the Fairmont library! I won’t be there, but my books will be + tons of other local authors. Stop by!

📚 Don't forget to join us at the Fairmont branch TOMORROW Saturday, May 16, for a day of discovery with talented local WV authors! Explore everything from children’s books and fiction to horror, true crime, non-fiction, and more. Meet the authors, chat about their work, purchase books, and get them signed!

Plus, visit each author table to collect stamps for a chance to win a Reading Raffle Basket! 🎉

Featured authors include:
• Jim Antonini
• S. L. Baron
• Cathy Bonnstetter
• Prezzley Buckhannon
• Randa Cook
• George P. Davis III
• Kathleen Guire
• R. S. Gunn
• Tucker Riggleman
• W. C. Robertson
• Diana Pishner Walker
• Tayler Wright

⭐ Special guest appearance by the developer of the Story Shelf App!

Bring your friends, meet local writers, and celebrate the joy of reading with us. We hope to see you there!

Stop by the Fairmont branch of the Marion county Library next Saturday, May 16th for their author showcase from 11-1!Unf...
05/10/2026

Stop by the Fairmont branch of the Marion county Library next Saturday, May 16th for their author showcase from 11-1!

Unfortunately, I can’t be there in person because I’ll be headed to Huntington to perform at the West Virginia premiere of the new Jason Molina documentary, BUT my books will be available for sale thanks to my pal Jim Antonini. Make sure to stop by and check out all of the books from local writers!

I received my contributor copy of the new Kestrel: A Journal of Literature and Art issue and it is a stunner! Honored to...
05/07/2026

I received my contributor copy of the new Kestrel: A Journal of Literature and Art issue and it is a stunner! Honored to have a poem about Fairmont included. I’ll let you know once these are available for the public so you can read all of the incredible work and check out all of the lovely artwork.

I also just received some more exciting publishing news that I’ll be sharing very soon. It’s been a good year for getting new pieces out there into the world!

I’m celebrating these wins by running 20% off both of my books with code SPRING now through June 1st when you get a book directly from me online. I’ll even sign it for you! Link below 👇

Address

Fairmont, WV
26554

Website

,

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Tucker Riggleman Poetry posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category