https://sapphostorque.com/2026/04/06/national-poetry-month-2026-kathi-crawford/?page_id=10269 I’m grateful to Angelique Jamail for featuring my poem “Being” from consider the light on her blog as part of National Poetry Month. Angelique’s thoughtful curation each April is a gift to poets and readers, and I’m honored to have my work included. This poem is especially meaningful to me because it inspired the … Continue reading Honored to Be Featured in Sappho’s Torque for National Poetry Month
Category: Reading
Honoring Women’s Resilience: Celebrating The Fire Within and the Power of Creative Community
There are moments in a creative life that feel deeply affirming. Holding The Fire Within: Stories, Poems, and Essays of Women’s Resilience for the first time was one of those moments for me. This anthology marks a milestone for Women in the Visual and Literary Arts (WiVLA): our first annual, themed, literary collection. I had … Continue reading Honoring Women’s Resilience: Celebrating The Fire Within and the Power of Creative Community
A Year in Print: 2025 Publications and the Joy of Discovering Lit Mags
As 2025 comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the joy of sharing my work with readers—and on the incredible literary magazines that make space for emerging and established voices. Literary magazines are vibrant ecosystems—kept alive by editors, writers, and readers who believe in the power of story and the necessity of art. If … Continue reading A Year in Print: 2025 Publications and the Joy of Discovering Lit Mags
Featured Reader at Friendswood Poets: December 6, 2025
On Saturday, December 6, 2025, I’ll be joining the Friendswood Poets at the Friendswood Library as their featured reader. This gathering is a celebration of poetry, community, and connection — and I’m honored to share my work in such a welcoming space. A heartfelt thank-you to Margo Stutts Toombs for the invitation and for fostering … Continue reading Featured Reader at Friendswood Poets: December 6, 2025
Gratitude and Light: A Reflection on Luanne Castle’s Endorsement for consider the light
When I first began shaping my chapbook, consider the light, I hoped the collection would resonate with those navigating transitions, grief, reinvention, and the quiet triumphs of everyday resilience. To see that vision reflected so thoughtfully in Luanne Castle’s insightful endorsement means the world to me. Luanne—poet, memoirist, and generous literary soul—shares the blurb she … Continue reading Gratitude and Light: A Reflection on Luanne Castle’s Endorsement for consider the light
Two Poems by Kathi Crawford Published in Synkroniciti’s “Dreams” Issue
I'm thrilled to share that two of my poems appear in the newly released “Dreams” issue of Synkroniciti Magazine (Vol. 7, No. 3), which debuted on September 15, 2025. This issue explores the rich terrain of dreams—not just the ones we have while sleeping, but the deeper visions that shape our inner lives and connect … Continue reading Two Poems by Kathi Crawford Published in Synkroniciti’s “Dreams” Issue
Versions of My Mother by Kathi Crawford
“I. In this version, you and I are home together baking cinnamon oatmeal raisin cookies. You bring construction paper in assorted colors and a box of Crayola crayons to the dining room table. This was the year before you went to work full-time, and I started kindergarten. We are home alone—”
Writing Workshops Alumni Spotlight: From Language Immersion to Literary Achievement – Kathi Crawford’s Journey to Publication
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been featured in the Writing Workshops Alumni Spotlight, a generous and beautifully written piece that traces my journey from rediscovering poetry in 2017 to the upcoming release of my debut chapbook, consider the light, published by Finishing Line Press this month. You can read the article here. The article … Continue reading Writing Workshops Alumni Spotlight: From Language Immersion to Literary Achievement – Kathi Crawford’s Journey to Publication
You’re Invited: consider the light Book Signing + A Heartfelt Thank You
As I sit with the unfolding journey of consider the light, I’m filled with deep gratitude—and a joyful sense of excitement. This book has been shaped by memory, transformation, and the generous spirit of community. And now, I’m thrilled to invite you to a special moment of celebration. 💌 Thank You for Your Support To … Continue reading You’re Invited: consider the light Book Signing + A Heartfelt Thank You
consider the light Preorder Goal Met—Thank You for Lighting the Way
I’m thrilled to share that consider the light, my debut chapbook, has officially met its preorder goal with Finishing Line Press! This milestone ensures the book’s publication and affirms the power of community, curiosity, and creative connection. I’m deeply grateful to everyone who preordered, shared the link, and offered words of encouragement along the way. … Continue reading consider the light Preorder Goal Met—Thank You for Lighting the Way
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