Alise Versella

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Poet Bio: I have found my voice in poetry. Once a shy girl afraid of being teased in middle school, I soon learned I had a knack for poetry. My teachers supported me and sent out my work and I felt this immense pride in being able to share my opinions, to share what was in my heart, to share who I am. I gained confidence in poetry. Poetry is personal power. It is magic. It's hope. My goal as a poet is to make beautiful the chaotic bits of life, to inspire hope in those shy teens who are so afraid to be who they are. The world is still full of magic and poetry proves that.


Your support gives me vital inspiration as I write for thirty days this month.

Tupelo Press provides the canvas, I bring my words, accompanied by other fine poets, writing thirty poems in thirty days, all ours to edit and submit as we wish. 30/30 poems have been taken by over 90 journals and featured in over 40 published chapbooks, all so Tupelo Press can keep publishing exquisite and diverse voices that might never be heard otherwise.

Every dollar gives me confidence to write more, and helps the press place more poems in gorgeous books. Help me to help this distinguished press. Give today!