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Recommended by Jason O'Toole

Unsolicited Press strives to produce exceptional works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry from award-winning authors. Unsolicited Press is based out of Portland, Oregon and focuses on the works of the unsung and underrepresented.

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- Jason O'Toole

Stephanie’s Poetic Trance

By Stephanie M. Vargo

Transforming consciousness with words

Pissing In The Press Pool

By Jim Trainer

Weekly poetry and essays from a lucky heartbroke writer trying to get by in the end of times.

Punk rock protest poetry and commentary from an alternative radio host living in Austin, TX.

- Jason O'Toole

Earth and Verse

By Alix Klingenberg

Art, poetry, and creative practices for multi-passionate people looking to reclaim their attention and live thoughtfully in a distracted, extractive world.

Alix shares with her readers the soft mechanics underlying her living, breathing poems.

- Jason O'Toole

Alec K. Redfearn

Musician/composer/audio engineer/audiobook editor from PVD, RI. Musical acts - Alec K. Redfearn & The Eyesores, SWRM, D.U.M.E., Barnacled, Amoebic Ensemble et al. Awarded the MacColl /Johnson Fellowship for music composition in 2005.

Poetry Is Life

By James Crews

Each week I share poems, essays, and writing prompts meant to open the heart and nourish the soul.

James Crews is a poet, editor and workshop leader admired by many for his poetic skills as well as his kind nature.

- Jason O'Toole

Cerulean Hues Poetry & Photo

By Tim Jagodzinski

I'm dedicated to the art of poetry & photography. Here you will find my personal art, translations and discussions.

Laura Albert

Author of JT LeRoy NEW EDITIONS "SARAH" & "The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things" from Harper Perennial (US)/Little Brown Book Group (UK) IG: @laura_albert / Twitter: @lauraalbert

Laura is one of the best friends a fella could have, and she's also one of the greatest story tellers of Gen X. Best known for her avatar, JT LeRoy, Laura's got a killer memoir coming out that I know you'll want to read. Others have told a version of her story; now it's her turn.

- Jason O'Toole

Maya C. Popa

Writing on the inner conditions of serious creative work

What’s Her Name

An artist who, changing mediums and reemerging as a poet, says things in a language she makes her own, forging more new words than you can shake a spear at. I judge poetry contests, so I know what I'm talking about - read this poet.

- Jason O'Toole

Nina Nicole Writes

Step into a space where poetry breathes, the past will not stay buried, and the occasional personal story unravels with raw, unfiltered honesty.

Operation Risk You

Recommended by Jason O'Toole