SFPA Ambassador

One of the Ambassadors of the Science Fiction Poetry Association (est. 1978) supporting speculative poets internationally.

[SF & F Poetry Assn @sfpoetry]

Just a little over a month left in this submission window! Are you dreaming of DRAGONS? We sure are ✨

[SF & F Poetry Assn @sfpoetry]

Did you have a chapbook (10-39 pages) or book (40 + pages) of speculative poetry published in the past two years? If so, let us know! We'd love to shout out your work as members read for this year's Elgin Award!

[SF & F Poetry Assn @sfpoetry]

Announcing Our Newest Grand Master AND Lifetime Service Award Recipient: F. J. Bergmann ✨✨🎉

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[Angela Yuriko Smith @AngelaYSmith]

Today on API Hour: , Bryan Thao Worra, who presents internationally on science fiction poetry and the Southeast Asian diaspora. @SFPAAmbassador

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[🙏 Sahtu Press @SahtuPress]

We interviewed the author Manatee Lagoon and the History of the Cetacean American Diaspora! Vietnamese American poet, artist and doctor Jenna Le has roots in Minnesota! https://t.co/9NqVryPIzC

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We interviewed Nigerian poet @HannuAfere this month to hear his thoughts on the state of verse and the imagination in the African Diaspora and conversations with the Lao community across the globe! https://t.co/Srfh6RfT2n

[🙏 Sahtu Press @SahtuPress]

This year @sfpoetry Grand Master @akualezli curated the 2024 Valentines Day Readings by members of the international association from across the globe! #SFFPoetry #SpeculativePoetry #SFF #AmReading https://t.co/D8k3dbffKj

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Lao American writers @krysada_binly and @refugenius gave a presentation 2/22! We hope you caught it!

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We interviewed writer Angela Yuriko Smith in Brazil recently about her approach to writing and building community: https://t.co/w3WoSjJpbQ

[🙏 Sahtu Press @SahtuPress]

We interviewed @sfpoetry Grand Master @MarySoonLee of Pittsburgh about her journey as a poet and creator for our Voices and Views interview series. https://t.co/0QxpKGE6Vp

[🙏 Sahtu Press @SahtuPress]

https://t.co/4KgOxBTwkh We opened this month with an interview with @sfpoetry Grand Master @nytebird45 to hear her views on science fiction poetry, the imagination and how we build community! Be sure to check it out :)

[🙏 Sahtu Press @SahtuPress]

https://t.co/dRaIaXbAsz The 2024 Rhysling Nominees for short and long poems of the year in the Speculative Poetry field have now been posted. Be sure to see who some of the candidates are as chosen by members of @sfpoetry. Only 1 Lao poet ever received a Rhsyling, @krysada_binly

[Fearworms @Fearworms]

The #StokerAward-nominated #horror #poetry collection, @Fearworms, by @rpcabeen is available in print from @Fanbase_Press! A pure delight for sharing #scary stories around the fire or alone in the dark! #Poems #eBooks #IndieCreators #Fearworms https://t.co/Nn6QpPv461

[thaoworra @thaoworra]

Current mood

[thaoworra @thaoworra]

New poem from the weekend. Thank you, everyone!

[thaoworra @thaoworra]

Happy 95th Birthday to James Hong this week!

Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he's been an amazing role model and community builder for the Asian American community in the entertainment industry for 70+ years when he first began acting in 1954!

[thaoworra @thaoworra]

I feel like I should tag @JackGMitchell 🤣

[thaoworra @thaoworra]

"I don't like poetry in my science fiction and fantasy."

OK, kiddo

[Gen Con Writers' Symposium @genconwriters]

Lao American Poet, member of the Horror Writer Association, past Science Fiction Poetry Association President, NEA Fellow in Literature, and non-profit consultant, @thaoworra is a guest of this year's symposium!

[SFPA Ambassador @SFPAAmbassador]

While this is not a formal post within the SFPA constitution it is permitted as an ad hoc role appointed by the executive committee to advance our continuing mission to reach out to established and emerging poets and communities engaging with the speculative arts. Keep amazing!

[SFPA Ambassador @SFPAAmbassador]

So, for the quick update for everyone, it was decided that it was more practical for us to pivot this account from SFPAPresident to Ambassador b/c prior SFPA President @thaoworra has more time & opportunity to make use of this account for items of #SFFPoetry interest :) Thank you