Today marks the second international recognition of speculative poetry as an essential genre. Last year the Governor of Minnesota presented the Science Fiction and Fantasy Poetry Association with a proclamation declaring November 3rd the official day to celebrate and promote awareness.
In 2017 I wasn’t even aware of what “speculative poetry” even meant and was surprised to find that was my natural genre. (You can read my enlightenment post from last year here.) That’s exactly why the folks at SPFA made this day… and it’s working.
So, Happy ISPD!
About Angela Yuriko Smith
Angela Yuriko Smith's work is published in print and online publications, including “Horror Writers Association's Poetry Showcase” vols. 2-4 and “Where the Stars Rise: Asian Science Fiction and Fantasy” anthology.
Her novella, Bitter Suites, is a 2018 Bram Stoker Awards® finalist. Her first collection of poetry, “In Favor of Pain,” was nominated for an 2017 Elgin Award. All her books are available on Amazon.
Currently, she publishes Space and Time Magazine, a 52 year old publication dedicated to fantasy, horror and science fiction.
For more information visit SpaceandTimeMagazine.com.
