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Poet, writer, feminist, animal lover Debut poetry collection (Steel Slides and Yellow Walls) coming August 2025 Richmond, VA • https://linktr.ee/aliciamswain

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Those older people you look up to who lead advocacy groups, write books that inspire you, and volunteer for positions you applaud? You can learn from them! You can befriend them! You can follow in their footsteps! They, too, are human

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Watching the mailbox for my physical proof to show up like

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Can’t wait for this to come out!

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Tries to get cute picture of Rowena yawning, captures the moment too quickly

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This kitty is getting himself a little sun ray

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Got to wear these fun new book earrings yesterday that I got at Poetry Fest

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The power company proposing to increase everyone’s rates 15% across the state while more data centers get approved is dizzying

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Two poems by yours truly in the Chaos issue! Honored to be alongside so many awesome contributors 😊

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Check out my poem in the newest issue of Vast Chasm! So excited about this one! 🍏

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I watched a video about a woman celebrating her many accomplishments in her 30s. She has no kids, and 90% of the comments are telling her she will die alone with no one to care for her. If this is your sole motivation for having children, PLEASE reevaluate. And, not all women need to be mothers!!

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Thanks for sharing this! Excited for the new issue of @vastchasmmag.bsky.social!

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Why must exciting new ideas always fill my head right before I go to sleep

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Reading and writing make things better.

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So excited for the April 5th workshop!

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Rowena loves a good ARC

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It’s just my little boo sayin howdy

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UPDATE: The short story I was writing is now done and sent off. You will see it at some point! Probably!

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Got a @newyorker.com subscription again and WOW have I missed this!

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Writers - how did you get started putting together a book tour? What worked? What didn’t go like you planned? Any and all feedback greatly welcomed!

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Getting your work published in lit mags is exciting, but it’s so incredibly satisfying to read the other pieces selected for the same issue. Seeing the shared themes and concerns feels like a window into how the world is feeling.

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chatgpt has fully broken-through to every facet of the corporate environment. I'm spending a not-insignificant amount of my time every week now explaining to people that just because chatgpt told you that something was possible doesn't mean that it a) is or b) even exists

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Me opening the jar first try

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I wonder if people cheering for their local schools to lose important funding from the federal government will be happy when their federal tax rates aren’t lowered because they aren’t rich—and their state tax suddenly requires drastic increase to sustain needed programming

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Support your creative friends. You’ll think you’re helping them, but you’ll end up helping yourself in the process, too

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Another poem acceptance today. Wahoo!

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Passion is a vehicle for meaningful change. Trust your gut, admire those with roots deepest in the dirt, and consume all the art that inspires you to make a better tomorrow.

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Got a poem accepted today, and it’s sunny and 70 degrees right now

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Those older people you look up to who lead advocacy groups, write books that inspire you, and volunteer for positions you applaud? You can learn from them! You can befriend them! You can follow in their footsteps! They, too, are human

Watching the mailbox for my physical proof to show up like

Can’t wait for this to come out!

Tries to get cute picture of Rowena yawning, captures the moment too quickly

This kitty is getting himself a little sun ray

Got to wear these fun new book earrings yesterday that I got at Poetry Fest

The power company proposing to increase everyone’s rates 15% across the state while more data centers get approved is dizzying

Two poems by yours truly in the Chaos issue! Honored to be alongside so many awesome contributors 😊

Check out my poem in the newest issue of Vast Chasm! So excited about this one! 🍏

I watched a video about a woman celebrating her many accomplishments in her 30s. She has no kids, and 90% of the comments are telling her she will die alone with no one to care for her. If this is your sole motivation for having children, PLEASE reevaluate. And, not all women need to be mothers!!

Thanks for sharing this! Excited for the new issue of @vastchasmmag.bsky.social!

Why must exciting new ideas always fill my head right before I go to sleep

Reading and writing make things better.

So excited for the April 5th workshop!

Rowena loves a good ARC

It’s just my little boo sayin howdy

UPDATE: The short story I was writing is now done and sent off. You will see it at some point! Probably!

Got a @newyorker.com subscription again and WOW have I missed this!

Writers - how did you get started putting together a book tour? What worked? What didn’t go like you planned? Any and all feedback greatly welcomed!

Getting your work published in lit mags is exciting, but it’s so incredibly satisfying to read the other pieces selected for the same issue. Seeing the shared themes and concerns feels like a window into how the world is feeling.

chatgpt has fully broken-through to every facet of the corporate environment. I'm spending a not-insignificant amount of my time every week now explaining to people that just because chatgpt told you that something was possible doesn't mean that it a) is or b) even exists

Me opening the jar first try

I wonder if people cheering for their local schools to lose important funding from the federal government will be happy when their federal tax rates aren’t lowered because they aren’t rich—and their state tax suddenly requires drastic increase to sustain needed programming

Support your creative friends. You’ll think you’re helping them, but you’ll end up helping yourself in the process, too

Another poem acceptance today. Wahoo!

Passion is a vehicle for meaningful change. Trust your gut, admire those with roots deepest in the dirt, and consume all the art that inspires you to make a better tomorrow.

Got a poem accepted today, and it’s sunny and 70 degrees right now

My dog is very sleepy this morning—but has dragged herself from her little bed to hang out with me for a few minutes

Being able to sit and write in the sun almost every afternoon again is 11/10

Write the story YOU want to read.