BOOG READER 9

N.Y.C.
Cincinnati Editor’s Letter
Jen
Hyde
Peter Bogart
Johnson
29
Lara
Lorenzo
31 Tsaurah
33 Sade
28
30
32
Tony
Iantosca
Litzky
Murphy
Here are a few words from our Cincinnati editor, Yvette Nepper, on her city and
its poetry community. —DAK
I
had no idea what I was getting into when asked to help curate Cincinnati
artists for The Portable Boog Reader 9. Outside of being a person who enjoys
writing, reading, and forming community around art-stuff, I have zero
credentials. In spite of this, Cincinnati’s magic unicorn, Dana Ward recommended
me for the job, so naturally, I accepted—having had no idea how many emails need
be exchanged to launch this sort of thing. A lot.
Having said that, it’s been a real honor to hype some of the weird and wonderful
poetry coming out of the Queen City. Working with the editorial staff to connect
some dots between Brooklyn and Cincinnati just makes me feel good, and I hope
it makes you feel good too.
In the past few years I’ve developed a better understanding of what’s possible
in regards to community, friendship, and alliance, through art. The contributing
Cincinnati writers featured here are people who have devoted substantial amounts
of time to, not only writing, but also hanging out and forming a community with
other artists. For example, Chelsea Tadeyeske runs a chill and cozy event space
out of her commune/home under the title Alt Milk House. And contributing writer,
Scott Holzman continues to curate family-vibe events at the venue upstairs from
the barbershop, called Chase Public.
Cincinnati has a reputation for being obnoxiously conservative (see 1990’s
Mapplethorpe Obscenity Trial), which is why it’s so important for us to develop
safe spaces and counter-culture. Actually, I feel like it’s out strength. So if you ever
come to Cincinnati to pursue some art, make sure you stop by one of the many
living rooms we have tucked around the city. And then ask someone to take you
out to eat for your obligatory Cincinnati chili parlor experience. —Yvette Nepper
Molly Rose
Quinn
34
Ann
Stephenson
35 Alan
36
Semerdjian
37 Carl
Watson
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