May 2012
did you read 'after the witch hunt' ? did you... →
take chances. she may even love you back.
WHOSE COMING TO MY BOOK RELEASE PARTY?!
TONIGHT TONIGHT TONIGHT
YOU'RE INVITED!
to a book release party. this saturday, on the 26th of May.
at the legendary Nuyorican Poet’s Cafe.
arrive by 6:45 PM.
enjoy music by Shira Erlichman,
and poetry by Jeanann Verlee, Joanna Hoffman, Angel Nafis
and Mahogany L. Browne, your host.
And of course,
Megan Falley will be reading from her recent book
AFTER THE WITCH HUNT
you will leave with an autographed copy
and an exploding...
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just love.: "there are all kinds of love in the... →
reopened:
i always think that with every relationship, i’ve learned all there is to know about love. but it is hard to be wise in love when love so often makes us fools. but thinking about it today, all i can say is that there is nothing toxic in true love. i am glad to have finally learned this lesson. i am not empty and looking to be filled. i do not have another half. instead, i am...
I'm Late To the Corrina Bain Party, Let's Walk in... →
laurenzuni:
I’m grateful that Andrea clued me in on this genderqueer poet that I guess I had heard of but hadn’t really checked out their work. Stunning Discovery Of the Day. So much scrag.
That’s my coach!
self-interview! →
and here’s the kind of journalism i enjoy: one i can completely control. here is a self-interview i did (well, i suppose Walt Whitman asked the questions, i merely answered) for The Nervous Breakdown. you can read the poem i’m primarily referencing here.
extra extra read all about it →
Here is an article up on me/my book done by Newsday, a Long Island newspaper. I have to say I have extremely mixed (read: uneasy) feelings about the sensationalist journalism of this article, even though the interviewer was darling, but I am happy to get my name out there beside people’s morning coffees. Enjoy.
A blog for those who want to improve their craft.:... →
spokenwordacademy:
By Megan Falley
from my mother’s perspective 1. The Bay Ridge of my childhood was a simple playground. On the 69th Street Pier lucky fisherman would fillet their catch, bones flying out of the red snapper’s body in chaos like children sent home early from school. To hand-me-down Irish kids, an empty refrigerator in a kitchen meant no dinner for the third night. But an empty...
Poem up at The Nervous Breakdown! →
This one is in MY BOOK, but here’s your sneak-peak. Check it out. It’s weeiiiiiiirdddd.
earthtoriley asked: I've just discovered your work and I am obsessed. Your words are inspiring, touching, heartfelt and my god are you talented! I've bought your book on Amazon but where can I get more of you/see more of you? Are you ever coming to Boston?
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I think my tour joke for 'After the Witch Hunt' is...
“When they ask why we stayed together for so long
I say, “I don’t know”
I just...”
– Andrea Gibson, ‘Prism’ (via loverofstories)
deuscain asked: I got your book in the mail recently - congratulations on your success! :)
loverofstories asked: Hey there lovely lady. I posted a poem of yours on my tumblr (post/22350825001), and it has been blowing up my page ever since then. Thought I'd let you know, hope it put a smile on your face. Loved you book btw, rereading it again tonight. Btw, you should come to Chicago and do a show :)
freethumbsup asked: one time i bought a textbook on amazon for a bazillion dollars and it ended up not being the book from the description, so my Amazon Reviews pen name is Broke College Student and Amazon can't accept the fact that I want to change it--just so you know who that stranger is that liked your book so dang much, it's me.
Anonymous asked: Megan, I love your stuff. Your stuff is awesome stuff. I love poetry and I love your stuff.
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Fuck Yeah Slam Poems!: "Almighty" - Jeanann Verlee →
His twitch. His gaptooth. His meathook hands. His whiskey. His cocaine. His lie. His momma. His lie. His girl. His lie. His lie. His mask. His blame. His finger-point. His backstab. His loyal. His game. His drunk. His spill. His fool. His freeload. His pass-out. His breath. His dirt socks. His hole jeans. His unlaced laces. His laundry but never a thank you. His you-a-thorny-motherfucker. His...
“I predict [Megan Falley] is well on her way to becoming one of the major and...”
– Mongo, Host of Indie Feed, Performance Poetry Podcast
THE HONEST HOUSE by Megan Falley on INDIEFEED →
“Megan [Falley] is in the same class, at least in my mind, with poets like...”
– Mongo, Host of Indie Feed Performance Poetry Channel, where an older poem of mine, The Honest House, was featured this week.
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full page article about me & my book over at the... →
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AMAZON REVIEW OF "AFTER THE WITCH HUNT."
KARLY SAYS: This collection of poetry is truly a staple to every woman’s bookshelf. A love poem to every woman who has ever been hurt, the writing done by Megan Falley is chillingly original and empowering. She truly gives voice to all those who ever felt powerless and by the end of it all teaches us strength and how to find beauty in an unrelenting past. She is a true vision and a great...
nadiaanne asked: I actually can't express in words how amazing I think your poetry is. I just think you're so talented, and I am so grateful that I stumbled across your work.
bahdumtsh asked: slam poetry events in nyc this summer?
Dad: So what are you going to do this week until your graduation?
Me: Well, Megan comes on Wednesday!
Dad: But what are you going to do until then?
Me: ...wait.
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say hello to the newest member of the louderARTS...
After the grueling game that is slamming in The louderARTS Project semis & finals (which requires nine different poems, two ONE MINUTES, one two minute, a friggin FORM poem, and five traditional 3 minute pieces—-is there any other venue that dedicated to deep pockets?) the team is this: Jamaal May, Mokgethi Thinane, Jared Singer, and Myself. Here, the self-deprecating writer takes a turn...
“thinking of me
while inside another woman
must feel like sitting in the new...”
– megan falley, “bringing over the jell-o mold” from “after the witch hunt” (via humanshumans)
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TONIGHT →
I am competing against 8 other ridiculous poets for 4 spots on the LouderArts 2012 Slam Team. I’ll be reading three brand new poems. Patricia Smith is featuring. You don’t want to miss this goodness.
Why "douchebag" is an awesome insult:
niaili:
When you call someone a douchebag, what you’re literally saying to them is,
“You think you’re so great, but your existence is actually totally unnecessary and your main function is probably toxic. Also you shouldn’t be allowed near anyone’s genitalia.”
freethumbsup:
everybody come to take back the night today because it’s empowering and outdoors and megan falley is coming and the slam team is performing and you get a free tshirt.
that’s right
a free tshirt
okay see you out there.
new poem published at decomP →
In my book I have a series of poems that are written from my mother’s perspective. Here is one. Pick up a copy of my book today on Amazon, or come to the release party so I can hug you until you turn into a cupcake. Bring yer mom.
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YO NEW YORK
TONIGHT [friday] I am competing in the NUYORICAN POET’S CAFE RUN-OFF SLAM. The first place winner of this slam makes the Nuyorican 2012 Slam Team. I could use you in the audience. Either way, it’s a guaranteed three poems from yours truly. 9PM. 236 East Third ST Btwn Aves B&C.
*IF YOU COME I’LL SELL YOU/SIGN MY BOOK.
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Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz reviews Megan Falley's...
“When a reporter tried to compliment legendary feminist Gloria Steinem on her 40th birthday by telling her, “Oh, you don’t look 40!” Steinem replied simply, “This is what forty looks like. We’ve been lying for so long, who would know?”
I am reminded of this quote when reading “After the Witch Hunt,” the debut book of poetry by 23-year-old poet...
April 2012
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26.30 ENVY
National Poetry Month 30/30 Challenge Home Stretch Late Night Postings.
ENVY After Sabrina Adikes
She is the only girl my brother loves. She is iridescent and thin, as a butterfly’s gown. She is staying in the house for a week, pushing her food around on the plate, laughing at perfect decibel. Spraying his sheets with her perfume, adequately named Love Spell, so even after she leaves she...
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25.30 GLUTTON
NAPOWRIMO 30/30 Home-stretch poems.
GLUTTON
It is Spring in Nineteen-Eighty-Something. A man and a woman are on their fifth date. The trees are pouting their cherry blossom lips at every passerby. Calves and shoulders flirt out of hibernation. The sun charms freckles from beneath the skin like a lighter to tics. The birds come back North, to New York, and the Ice Cream Truck toots its...
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