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Cover Photo: This photograph is a close up of the lower half of a person's face. Their lips are parted and they have a hoop septum piercing. The light reflecting off their face is red.

my depression as punishment for desire

This poem was written by renée kay in a 12-Month Poetry Collection Generator taught by Angel Nafis.

renée kay

Dec 09, 2021

Catapult Alumni Community | Poetry

Cover Photo: This is a photograph of a pile of broken bricks.

a book named sirianna (for Gunnar Ulstad)

This poem was written by Siriana Helleloid in a 12-Month Poetry Collection Generator taught by Angel Nafis.

Sirianna Helleloid

Dec 09, 2021

Catapult Alumni Community | Poetry

Cover Photo: This is a photograph of sunflowers in a basket.

Gising

This poem was written by Steffi Tad-y in a 12-Month Poetry Collection Generator taught by Angel Nafis.

Steffi Tad-y

Dec 09, 2021

Catapult Alumni Community | Poetry

Cover Photo: This photograph is blurred, as if the camera moved when it was taking the shot. It's the end of a sunset, and the sky is blue with orange light around the horizon. In the foreground there is a dark cabin with a green light at the top of the roof.

Before You Go, I Want to Love You

This poem was written by Julian Guy in a 12-Month Poetry Collection Generator taught by Angel Nafis.

Julian Guy

Dec 09, 2021

Catapult Alumni Community | Poetry

Cover Photo: This photograph is of a tree, branching out over a lack. The background of the photograph is sunny, as if taken on a late summer's day.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

This poem was written by Chelsea Williams in a 12-Month Poetry Collection Generator taught by Angel Nafis.

Chelsea Williams

Dec 09, 2021

Catapult Alumni Community | Poetry

Cover Photo: In this photograph, we see purple thunderstorm clouds churning above dark mountains. The clouds are lit up from within, as if lightning just struck or is about to strike.

you can run but you can’t hide

This poem was written by Lana C. Marilyn in a 12-Month Poetry Collection Generator taught by Angel Nafis.

Lana Marilyn

Dec 09, 2021

Catapult Alumni Community | Poetry

Cover Photo: This photograph is of a kid pushing himself on a skateboard. He's in motion against a red wall.

Where we go to be together

This poem was written by Hayley Mojica in a 12-Month Poetry Collection Generator taught by Angel Nafis.

Hayley Mojica

Dec 09, 2021

Catapult Alumni Community | Poetry

Cover Photo: This photograph shows an old-fashioned rotary phone sitting on a white background.

Brother leaves voicemails from CPEP

This poem was written by Alexandra Watson in a 12-Month Poetry Collection Generator taught by Angel Nafis.

Alexandra Watson

Dec 09, 2021

Catapult Alumni Community | Poetry

Cover Photo: This photograph is a close-up of a spoon covered in syrup sitting on a small plate.

continental breakfast at wilshire & hope

This poem was written by Maryam Gunja in a 12-Month Poetry Collection Generator taught by Angel Nafis.

Maryam Gunja

Dec 09, 2021

Catapult Alumni Community | Poetry

Cover Photo: This is a photograph of the milky way. The stars are vivid and the sky is blue and purple and black.

Sitting On a Bed In The Middle Of The Milky Way

This poem was written by Ahmed Zaid in a 12-Month Poetry Collection Generator taught by Angel Nafis.

Ahmed Zaid

Dec 09, 2021

Catapult Alumni Community | Poetry

Cover Photo: This photograph is a picture of the muddy ground with some fallen leaves.

Family Tied

This poem was written by DeShara Suggs-Joe in a 12-Month Poetry Collection Generator taught by Angel Nafis.

DeShara Suggs-Joe

Dec 09, 2021

Catapult Alumni Community | Poetry

Cover Photo: This photograph shows shoppers coming up to a bakery counter. The light is crisp and warm, as if the sunlight streaming in is from a crisp fall morning. There's a chalkboard on the wall and many delicacies displayed on the glass counter.

Excerpt from ‘American Cheese’

This novel excerpt was written by Winshen Liu in Lynn Steger Strong’s 12-Month Novel Generator.

Winshen Liu

Nov 29, 2021

Catapult Alumni Community | Fiction

Cover Photo: This photograph looks down at a bunch of cupcakes sitting on a pink table. They have light blue frosting and rainbow sprinkles; some of the sprinkles have fallen and are scattered across the table. One cupcake in the middle has a bite taken out of it.

Excerpt from ‘Privately’

This novel excerpt was written by Claudia Hinz in Lynn Steger Strong’s 12-Month Novel Generator.

Claudia Hinz

Nov 29, 2021

Catapult Alumni Community | Fiction

Cover Photo: This photograph shows ripe orange trees, heavy with fruit, against a bright blue sky.

Excerpt from ‘Stuck in Eden’

This novel excerpt was written by Kelly Anne Bonner in Lynn Steger Strong’s 12-Month Novel Generator.

Kelly Bonner

Nov 29, 2021

Catapult Alumni Community | Fiction

Cover Photo: This photo is the center of the Milky Way Galaxy, our home. It depicts the trifid and lagoon nebulas as well as some nice yellow/orange cosmic dust.

Excerpt from ‘Old Enough’

This novel excerpt was written by Haley Jakobson in Lynn Steger Strong’s 12-Month Novel Generator.

Haley Jakobson

Nov 29, 2021

Catapult Alumni Community | Fiction

Cover Photo: This photograph shows a full, cold margarita sitting on the top of a trendy-looking bartop.

Excerpt from ‘Cravings’

This novel excerpt was written by Katelyn Kiley in Lynn Steger Strong’s 12-Month Novel Generator.

Katelyn Kiley

Nov 29, 2021

Catapult Alumni Community | Fiction

Cover Photo: Photograph by Kyle Kempt/Unsplash

Excerpt from ‘Must Be Nice’

This novel excerpt was written by Katie Virnig in Lynn Steger Strong’s 12-Month Novel Generator.

Katie Virnig

Nov 29, 2021

Catapult Alumni Community | Fiction

Cover Photo: This photograph shows a waitress standing waiting for an order at the kitchen, which is lit with a warm glow

I’m First Cut Today

This poem was written by Sophie Christenberry in a 12-Month Poetry Collection Generator taught by Angel Nafis

Sophie Christenberry

Nov 04, 2021

Catapult Alumni Community | Poetry

Cover Photo: This photograph is a shot looking out to the sea from a sandy beach. The water is turquoise and the sand is golden. The sky in the distance is almost purple.

and permutations

This poem was written by Diane Exavier in a 12-Month Poetry Collection Generator taught by Angel Nafis

Diane Exavier

Nov 04, 2021

Catapult Alumni Community | Poetry

Cover Photo: This photograph shows the stars and the milky way.

Thanking Our Stars

This poem was written by Caitlin Wolper in a 12-Month Poetry Collection Generator taught by Angel Nafis

Caitlin Wolper

Nov 04, 2021

Catapult Alumni Community | Poetry

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