Kel Proctor
Bio:
Kel Proctor holds a BA in English from Bellarmine University. She is published in Ariel Magazine, White Squirrel, and was runner-up in the Annette Allen Poetry Prize.
Reason for Signing Up:
I had a great time last year so let's do this again!
Abigail Kesten
Bio:
Abigail is a lyricist and storyteller from Lexington Kentucky who is currently dabbling in spoken word poetry, painting, and gardening.
Hj Merimee
Bio:
Hj is a young poet describing her experiences in everyday life as a high schooler and a little kid. Growing up with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder in a small town, she struggled with many things. But she works through it with God, her intelligence, acting, and writing poetry.
Reason for Signing Up:
I love writing poetry and am currently working on publishing my own book in the near future. I was recommended this by a teacher to help get a start to my writing future and make new friends!
Katie Riley
Bio:
Katie Riley lives in Lexington, Kentucky, a city she fell in love with as a child, with her thoroughbred event horse and two destructive cats, collectively referred to as 'TnT.'
Reason for Signing Up:
for the challenge!
WackeyCathy
Bio:
Catherine Perkins, Lexington, KY resident, is the author of one semi-humorous collection of poetry, Udder Uproar, Accents Publishing, 2024. She enjoys laughing, writing, working and the LexPoMo community!
Reason for Signing Up:
I enjoy being part of the talented and vibrant community of LexPoMoians and wouldn't want to miss any part of this yearly poet party!
Toni Menk
Bio:
Toni lives in the country and hangs out, mostly, with birds.
Reason for Signing Up:
Kim makes me do it.
Ariana Alvarado
Bio:
Ariana Alvarado is a graduate student at the University of Louisville. Given the chance, she’d much rather live in a Tim Burton film.
Reason for Signing Up:
To keep my poetic spirit alive.
Nancy Gourde
Bio:
Nancy is a retired English teacher who loves poetry and puzzles. She is also a Rebel
Cartographer.
Reason for Signing Up:
This is my fourth year, but initially it was upon the recommendation of a fellow
Rebel Cartographer.
Josie Angel
Bio:
Josie is a transgender poet who also loves writing short stories, stage plays, screenplays, and is attempting her first novel. She loves the escape of movies and the catharsis of theater. Her muse foods are jelly beans and bleu cheeseburgers. She’s a creative life coach because she’s passionate about creativity and helping others with their creative practice.
Reason for Signing Up:
Jpack11664@aol.com
Darlene Rose DeMaria
Bio:
Darlene is an Educational Therapist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is grateful to be writing with exceptional children who continue to teach her so much!
Reason for Signing Up:
To spend June, my birthday month, in the daily company of fellow wordsmiths!
Jess Roat
Bio:
Jess is a Reading Specialist in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has loved reading and writing for as long as he can remember.
Reason for Signing Up:
I signed up to continue playing with my creative writing muse.
Jazmine Opdycke
Bio:
Jazmine Opdycke is a poet currently working on a
poetry collection that explores themes of grief, love, and the impact
of the opioid epidemic in Appalachia. Opdycke's poetry aims to give voice to overlooked communities and personal loss, blending lyrical imagery with raw emotional depth. Through her work, she strives to create space for healing, remembrance, and resilience. Opdycke’s work has been published in several literary journals, she has received the Emily Dickinson Poetry Award through Bookleaf Publishing, and she is also
participating in the 2025 Poetry Gauntlet with the Carnegie Center.
Reason for Signing Up:
I am signing up to try something new and challenge myself!
Sunny
Bio:
Erin is a young writer who is looking to grow their passion of creation. They always look to find beauty in the grotesque and solace in the disturbed.
Reason for Signing Up:
I signed up last year and had a lot of fun meeting other writers!
Austin Marshall
Bio:
Austin is a recently graduated high school student. He plans to pursue a career in film and directing and enjoys writing in any form.
Reason for Signing Up:
MR GILLIS!!
Sam Arthurs
Bio:
Sam is an Appalachian poet and horror author, who resides in the hollers of Eastern Kentucky where she was born and raised. Growing up she developed a deep love of words, which has only flourished over time. She composes much of her work at Folklore Studio, located on her family's ancestral property, and spends her free time reading and traveling. Her published works include the Dreadful Seasons series, the Rust series, and a poetry chapbook titled Sing Me Appalachia
Reason for Signing Up:
Inspiration is much needed, always.
Ash
Bio:
Ash is a writer from the foothills of Appalachia who has had a love for writing her entire life. She is spiritual and obscure - a mom of 2 girls and a true poet at heart.
Reason for Signing Up:
I am needing inspiration to get creative and write more
Deanna
Bio:
Deanna Mascle teaches writing at Morehead State and recently transitioned to site director emeritus of the Morehead Writing Project. She is also a proud Rebel Cartographer.
Reason for Signing Up:
Because I love this community
Lav
Bio:
Lav is an artist/writer/poet/friend/fiend/dancer.
Reason for Signing Up:
I'm back at it again! for the third time and i am very excited. i had a great time last year, and am looking forward to another great time this year. i love the community and the daily challenge. i love reading and commenting on everyone's poems and i love the engagement and support back. yall are awesome. good luck!!! see ya >:)
