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Adam Gianforcaro

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Writer in Delaware. Forthcoming chap: POEMS TO STAGE DIVE TO (Stanchion, 2026). Full length: EVERY LIVING DAY (Thirty West, 2023). Work in The Offing, Harvard Advocate, Ninth Letter, etc. Probably eating a little treat. 🏳️‍🌈

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Adam Gianforcaro @adamg.bsky.social · 2d

I’m reading in November with some cuties!

Thirty West Publishing @thirtywestph.com · 6d

Thirty West’s 2nd 10 Year Anniversary is going live at A Novel Idea on 11/22 from 5-7PM. We have local legends and TW favorites. It is BYOB, prizes, no cover, and local afterparty to follow the event. Celebrate indie press & small business for one memorable night.

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Stone Circle Review @stonecirclereview.bsky.social · 14d

Stone Circle #ThrowbackThursday poem : "Bath Tub Fever Dream" by Adam Gianforcaro (@adamg.bsky.social) #TBT

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Bath Tub Fever Dream

by Adam Gianforcaro Gestation and chamomile flower: I am my mother again. Notice now how many times one can near death. Birth, blood loss, someone else’s sick pushed through, pushed into. Which i...

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Alison Lubar @theoriginalison.bsky.social · 20d

today is the day! she’s out in the world 🍋♥️

Small Harbor Publishing @smallharborpub.bsky.social · 21d

Alison Lubar’s The Other Tree—winner of the 2023 Laureate Prize—is here. These luminous poems reanimate the past, recover what has been lost, and keep growing in the shade of memory and love.

Get your copy today: www.amazon.com/-/es/Alison-...

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Evan Bernick, a finite mode with a smol hooman and a lorg floof @evanbernick.bsky.social · 17d

GUESS WHAT WEEK IT IS

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Adam Gianforcaro @adamg.bsky.social · Aug 30

Switzerland is unreal

Adam Gianforcaro @adamg.bsky.social · Aug 5

New book by @mandrigall.bsky.social!

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Thirty West Publishing @thirtywestph.com · Jul 29

Thirty West + The Sealey Challenge!

Many fine poetry books are on sale for 25% off with code SIZZLE. The sale is extended to 8/29 in our Book Shop.

Additionally, we're reviving our archive of handmade chapbooks for free in e-PDF form for all readers this August.

Thank you for your readership!

The Sealey Challenge with Thirty West

Thirty West has printed poetry chapbooks as early as 2017.
We publish many poetry books (some are debuts) such as:

-On the Tip of Your Mother's Tongue by JP Infante
-Keep Her in Your Mouth by Steph Castor
-Every Living Day by Adam Gianforcaro
-Glass Labyrinth by Hailey Spencer

Thirty West is reviving classic print chapbooks
as FREE e-PDFs for Sealey readers.
See the list at www.thirtywestph.com

Get 25% off any order with code 'Sizzle'. Good until 8/29

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Adam Gianforcaro @adamg.bsky.social · Jul 26

Me, moments before writing the poem

Emilio Baz Viaud’s painting “Autorretrato del Artista Adolescente (Self-Portrait of the Adolescent Artist)”, 1935

Adam Gianforcaro @adamg.bsky.social · Jul 25

Obsessed with these ancient drinking vessels.

Adam Gianforcaro @adamg.bsky.social · Jul 24

Thanks, Ross.

Adam Gianforcaro @adamg.bsky.social · Jul 24

Biscoff helped, as always.

Adam Gianforcaro @adamg.bsky.social · Jul 24

I’m not normally afraid of flying, but I’m very anxious on this flight. Send me calming things to read please.

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Adam Gianforcaro @adamg.bsky.social · Jul 23

Officially OOO until Tuesday 🙌🏼

Adam Gianforcaro @adamg.bsky.social · Jul 17

Do Cheetos stain your insides like they do your fingers?

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Adam Gianforcaro @adamg.bsky.social · Jul 17

Thankful for coffee and all of you.

Adam Gianforcaro @adamg.bsky.social · Jul 16

“Girl, same” is my favorite way to let people know I’m gay.

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Adam Gianforcaro @adamg.bsky.social · Jul 15

Out of everything, these are the items my friend wants me to bring when I go overseas to visit him.

Adam Gianforcaro @adamg.bsky.social · Jul 12

Thank you! I haven’t heard of either of these yet but I’ll check them out. 🤗

Adam Gianforcaro @adamg.bsky.social · Jul 12

Need some recs for an upcoming trip. What are some light-hearted yet compelling novels you've loved recently? Bonus points for queer characters.

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Adam Gianforcaro @adamg.bsky.social · Jul 10

I’m definitely losing money on this, but I’m selling my poetry collection for $8 shipped until the end of the weekend. 👽

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Malarkey @malarkeybooks.bsky.social · Jul 10

Amazon’s prime day profits are down 41%. To celebrate, until midnight you can get 41% off anything in our store with code 41% at malarkeybooks.com/store

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Adam Gianforcaro @adamg.bsky.social · Jul 10

Thanks, Alan! You can get a copy most places that sell books online! Definitely check out uk.bookshop.org if you haven’t already to support booksellers in your community.

Adam Gianforcaro @adamg.bsky.social · Jul 10

Thanks Jon! 😇

Adam Gianforcaro @adamg.bsky.social · Jul 10

I’m definitely losing money on this, but I’m selling my poetry collection for $8 shipped until the end of the weekend. 👽

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Adam Gianforcaro @adamg.bsky.social · Jul 9

Support living artists.