Stasha Powell, also known as Stasha Strange, is a Pushcart Prize–nominated poet and self-described grief alchemist, transforming loss into language through mysticism, emotional truth, and lush sensory imagery. She is the creator, editor, and curator of CAW: Poetry by a Murder of Writers, an anthology. Her poem “Feathered Dislocations” was nominated for the Pushcart Prize by Keeping the Flame Alive Press.
Stasha’s work stitches together themes of mortality, transformation, and forest creatures, creating a morbid and macabre landscape that invites readers to explore the depths of their own souls. With a voice that resonates with those who find solace in the darker aspects of life, her poetry reflects both an intimate inner world and a guiding light for others navigating the complexities of existence.
Her full-length debut poetry collection, Comfort Chaos, is forthcoming in 2026.
Stasha Powell, also known as Stasha Strange, is a Pushcart Prize–nominated poet and self-described grief alchemist, transforming loss into language through mysticism, emotional truth, and lush sensory imagery. She is the creator, editor, and curator of CAW: Poetry by a Murder of Writers, an anthology. Her poem “Feathered Dislocations” was nominated for the Pushcart Prize by Keeping the Flame Alive Press.
CAW: Poetry by a Murder of Writers invites you into a world shrouded in gothic allure, where every page whispers with the echoes of melancholy mists and velvet hours. This haunting collection pays homage to the literary greats who have long tantalized us with their dark elegance and brooding beauty.
The National Beat Poetry Foundation's mission is to continue the legacy of the original beat generation, but to evolve into the future with a new generation of beat writers, not afraid to write about things that matter and to not be silenced. The goal is to be inclusive not exclusive, and to provide a safe and respectful atmosphere where poets...
The theme for Women's History Month in 2025 is "Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations". The National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc. invites people to participate in our Nat’l & Int’l Goddess Festival to help encourage individuals to celebrate women, past, and present, and their accomplishments, and also to honor...
Episode 58 featuring guest Stasha Strange and an intro poem recited by Indra Iyer is out! Please help us by listening, sharing, and giving us some feedback! Thank you! You can find the full episode wherever you listen to podcasts, including YouTube. I've included the Spotify and YouTube links below.
Cleveland, OH — Poet and writer Stasha Powell, known for her vivid imagery, witch-touched lyricism, and emotionally resonant storytelling, has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize for her poem “Feathered Dislocations.” The nomination was submitted by Keeping the Flame Alive Press, recognizing the strength, originality, and emotional impact of Powell’s work.
The Pushcart Prize honors the finest poetry, short fiction, and essays published by small presses each year. Powell’s nomination marks a...
Caw: Poetry by a murder of writers is out now and can be purchased on Amazon. Today we also released a kindle version and in the next two weeks the hardcover version will also be out. https://a.co/d/8mcOXnF
