Not Ghosts, But Spirits I

by Emily Perkovich

art from 92 contributors from the women's, queer, trans, & enby communities - all proceeds from this volume will be donated to Saving Our Sisters - Edited by Emily Perkovich

Genres: Poetry, Anthologies

470 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 6, 2023

About the author

Emily Perkovich (she/her) is from the Chicago-land area. She is the Editor in Chief of Querencia Press, a poetry reader with Split Lip Mag, and on the Women in Leadership Advisory Board with Valparaiso University. Her work strives to erase the stigma surrounding trauma victims and their responses. She is a Pushcart & a Best of the Net nominee, a SAFTA scholarship recipient, and is previously published with Horror Sleaze Trash, Harness Magazine, Rogue Agent, Coffin Bell Journal, and Awakenings among others. Em is Otomí and learning ways to reconnect with her kin. You can find her on IG @undermeyou or Twitter @emily_perkovich or visit her website.

Reviews

[Daniela Sow · Rating 5 out of 5]

This anthology of poetry, creative nonfiction, and visual art is rich and moving—exploring themes of self-empowerment, sexuality, femininity, fertility, transitions, acceptance, power dynamics, mistreatment, perception, mental health, love, labeling, gender norms, identity, and more. I looked up many of these writers online to see if I could find more of their work and support them! Querencia Press is doing the work of uplifting many underrepresented voices we need to be reading and seeing. I am in awe of the thoughtfulness and fierceness emerging from this collection.

[Tabatha_Reads_Books · Rating 3 out of 5]

I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway, so I wanted to give an honest review. I enjoyed some of the poetry in the book and the stories of person’s experiences. I can’t say that I enjoyed the whole book, but I am also not the biggest fan of poetry. The book also contains some really beautiful and moving artwork. I was happy to win this book so that I could diversify what I am reading, and I am glad that I did.

[Gina Bowen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was honored to be a contributor in this collection. Each voice is wonderfully brave, raw, and poignant. This is a must-read for anyone interested in women and queer struggles.

[Kristiana · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ♥️

Lots of incredible writing and art in this volume and I felt very inspired throughout. The strength wasn’t always sustained though which is often a weakness of such big anthologies.

A wonderful contribution to the communities it celebrates though. I’m thankful to have been a part of it.

[Jhane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a great read! Not saying that just because my work is inside. The work of other contributors is so beautiful and poignant and powerful. I love reading all the different works. The vulnerability is so amazing. Wow!

[Alex Helm · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Great collection

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not Ghosts, But Spirits Vol. I is a powerful and beautifully curated anthology that amplifies voices from women, queer, trans, and nonbinary creators with remarkable clarity and emotional force. Across poetry, art, and hybrid expression, the collection offers a spectrum of rawness, resilience, and imaginative brilliance. Its commitment to community, healing, and visibility makes it not only artistically compelling but culturally essential.

[Lorraine · Rating 2 out of 5]

Goodreads Giveaway!
Not my sort of book, some poems were ok, but why not have diversity and add straight people as well!