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Thrilled to see that Naomi Cohn's THE BRAILLE ENCYCLOPEDIA is a Finalist in the Autobiography and Memoir category of the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year awards! #ForewordINDIES www.forewordreviews.com/awards/final...

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The poignant and the mundane. Vincent Anioke reviews Tom McAllister's It All Felt Possible, available for pre-order from @rosemetalpress.bsky.social now. www.smokelong.com/review-it-al...

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As a writer engaged in a hybrid project that combines different voices and genres, I was thrilled to interview Naomi Cohn about her innovative book from @rosemetalpress.bsky.social, THE BRAILLE ENCYCLOPEDIA. Published in CRAFT today. buff.ly/UG7QKA6

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Check out Jackie Doyle's fantastic interview with THE BRAILLE ENCYCLOPEDIA author Naomi Cohn at Craft Literary! www.craftliterary.com/2025/03/07/i...

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I agree! An amazing, compelling, engaging book! We'll have an online interview with Naomi Cohn about THE BRAILLE ENCYCLOPEDIA in CRAFT literary journal on March 7.

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My newest review for @hippocampusmag.bsky.social explores metaphor and sensory experiences found in “The Braille Encyclopedia: Brief Essays on Altered Sight” by Naomi Cohn.

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My book doesn't officially come out till May but you can get your hands on some early copies by registering for the @barrelhouse.bsky.social conference in DC on 4/12, where I am one of the featured authors. Also it's a fun & affordable & good day www.barrelhousemag.com/conference

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THE BRAILLE ENCYCLOPEDIA: BRIEF ESSAYS ON ALTERED SIGHT by Naomi Cohn, the latest hybrid title from @rosemetalpress.bsky.social, is an unforgettable series of poetic "definitions" unlike anything you've ever read. More in my highly recommended review! @thirdcoastrvw.bsky.social #BookRecommendation

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My book IT ALL FELT IMPOSSIBLE is now available for pre-order. I wrote a short essay for every year of my life so far. Elisa Gabbert says: "This book is so funny and honest" Hanif Abdurraqib calls it "A beautiful portrait of a slow and tender passage of time." rosemetalpress.com/books/it-all...

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Hooray! We are now taking preorders for @tmcallister.bsky.social's IT ALL FELT IMPOSSIBLE: 42 years in 42 Essays, releasing on May 14. Check out all the details and get the free shipping code here: icont.ac/50YyU

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Hey! It All Felt Impossible: 42 Years in 42 Essays by @tmcallister.bsky.social is available for preordering. Order your copy now and get free U.S. shipping on your preorder (through May 14) using coupon code 42ESSAYSFREESHIP at checkout. Add to cart! rosemetalpress.com/books/it-all...

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Quick plug for @tmcallister.bsky.social’s new book, which I read in less than a day and punched me in the gut multiple times (complimentary). Out May 13!

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Don't miss @tmcallister.bsky.social's essay about freeing yourself from the tyranny of chronology in essays at the @awpwriter.bsky.social Writer's Chronicle! writerschronicle.org/TWC/2025-feb...

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B.J. Best via @rosemetalpress.bsky.social

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Add to cart!!!

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Just finished re-reading Naomi Cohn’s amazing book, The Braille Encyclopedia. Honestly don’t recall the last time I found a book so compelling and engaging that I re-read it within a month. Beautifully designed by @rosemetalpress.bsky.social team as well. @kathleenmrooney.bsky.social

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I interviewed Claudia Acevedo-Quiñones raintaxi.com/i-became-syn... @rosemetalpress.bsky.social

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Outstanding USPS Mail Day CHICAGO LIT style before 9 a.m.! Two titles from @rosemetalpress.bsky.social & one from @tortoisebooks.bsky.social Props @kathleenmrooney.bsky.social & @jerrybrennan.bsky.social 🕺🕺🕺

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So lovely to get to hear Naomi Cohn, author of THE BRAILLE ENCYCLOPEDIA, reading in the Inconvenient Hour series last night!

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It's the last day of our annual subscription and donation drive and we have about $1,400 left to go to reach our goal! Please subscribe/donate if you can and help us fully fund our 2025 books and hybrid genre work! icont.ac/50WyJ

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As you make your year-end donations, please remember Rose Metal Press & other literary presses and journals! We need to raise about $2,500 more to reach our annual fundraising goal. Most of our donor options are subscriptions so you get our 2025 books too! rosemetalpress.com/support-rose...

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Forthcoming from contributor @tmcallister.bsky.social

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ARCs are here for @tmcallister.bsky.social's memoir-in-essays! Reach out if you're interested in snagging one for a review or interview!

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Oh hey, the ARCs of @tmcallister.bsky.social's phenomenal memoir-in-essays are in & they look great. If you're interested in snagging one for a review or interview, let me know. It's forthcoming with @rosemetalpress.bsky.social in May 2025!

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everything he's saying is true

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Hey now

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The publishing industry is fundamentally broken, but independent presses are putting out brilliant work. I'm grateful to @hfr.bsky.social for the chance to share some of my favorite indie reads of 2024! heavyfeatherreview.org/2024/12/22/w...

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Reading Recommendations! 📕 @archwayeditions.bsky.social @rosemetalpress.bsky.social

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Super-excited to see THE HURRICANE BOOK by Claudia Acevedo-Quinones on the year-end round-up at @necessaryfiction.bsky.social! necessaryfiction.com/reviews/reco...

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At Necessary Fiction (@necessaryfiction.bsky.social ), the editors share their picks for 2024. If you’re looking for fresh gift ideas, you’ll find some good ones on this list of wonderful new & recent books from small presses. necessaryfiction.com/reviews/reco...

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Excited to get a copy of this (which has been tricky to source affordably in the UK). 100% reading, writing and teaching inspiration from @dintywmoore.bsky.social @rosemetalpress.bsky.social, and delivered by the wonderful #BetterWorldBooks. #CNF

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I have the bad habit of letting my mail pile up before opening, which means this Good Mail Day was belated. @kathleenmrooney.bsky.social @rosemetalpress.bsky.social

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used to teach a handful of these pieces and was always amazed at what they brought out of students. very much looking forward to reading this

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Could not be more excited for this book, this guy's an amazing writer

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This will be good!

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Very excited to share the cover of my new book, which comes out from @rosemetalpress.bsky.social in May. Contains a short essay written for every year of my life so far. Pre-orders in Feb + I hope announced a bunch of events. Click the link for more details. rosemetalpress.com/sneak-peek-o...

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So psyched for this one, I love Tom’s essays so much

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