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Mica L. Rich Poet
Bio
Mica L. Rich (they/them) is a hardworking, New England poet and writer whose poetry explores themes of trauma and its effect on healing and identity, and it values the strength and bravery found in vulnerability. Their work aims to provide an outlet for people struggling to find their own voices in a world that often would rather keep them quiet. Mica’s poetry has appeared in literary journals and collections such as The Avocet, Inkwell, and Wingless Dreamer’s Dark Poetry Collection. Their own debut collection, This Is How Wildflowers Grow, was released in October of 2022 and can be found through Barnes & Noble. Mica also works as a freelance editor and spends their free time exploring every nature reserve and hiking trail they can reach.
Publications And Accolades
This Is How Wildflowers Grow - Barnes & Noble Press
Slam Free or Die Community Chapbook Vol. 1 and 2
- Available for purchase at SFOD events
Wingless Dreamer's Dark Poetry Collection
The Weekly Avocet, #280 and #287 - Available by subscription to The Avocet only
NHPR.com National Poetry Month 2022
Bi Women Quarterly, Summer '24 Issue
Staff at Slam Free or Die
Slam Free or Die Slam Team Member
Third Pace Winner at Northbeast Regional Slam 2023
This Is How Wildflowers Grow
This is for the living, this is for the learning, for the bleeding, for the healing, for the growing. This Is How Wildflowers Grow sings with the knowledge of lessons that can only be learned the hard way. A survivor of childhood abuse, Mica tells their story without pulling punches and speaks with startling clarity and detail about growing through and healing from trauma. Mica tackles themes such as loss of innocence, emotional abuse, sexual assault, and crises of identity with the same strength, grace, and wit that made it possible to heal. This collection of poems will make you wince, cry, laugh, wonder, and root for someone who believes in the power of vulnerability, the importance of growth and change, and that you should never stop throwing your whole heart into life.
Buy your copy at...
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Barnesandnoble.com
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Crackskulls Coffee and Books, Newmarket NH
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Water Street Books, Exeter NH
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Lala Books, Lowell MA
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All She Wrote Books, Somerville MA
Books and related merchandise can also be found:
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Anywhere Mica features
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At any Slam Free or Die open mic or event
Media
Photo by Eddie Martinez
Photo by @nerdcrewproductionz
Photo by @nerdcrewproductionz
Photo by Eddie Martinez
Photo by @nerdcrewproductionz
Photo by @nerdcrewproductionz
Features and Booking
Where Mica has performed:
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Slam Free or Die - Stark Brewing Co. Machester NH
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Crackskull's Coffee and Books -Newmarket, NH
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Lala Books - Lowell MA
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The Dirty Gerund - Ralph's Rock Diner, Worcester MA
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Northbeast Regional Slam 1 - Cambridge Foundry
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Northbeast Regional Slam 2 - The Lizard Lounge
Booking and Contact
Mica is currently only booking features within the New England area
To book them for a feature or inquire about future events, send an email to micalrich18@gmail.com with "Poetry" in the subject line, or message them directly through any of the social platforms below.