Annie Finch embodies the ancient role of poet as wordcrafter, spellcaster, healer, teacher, sage. Her spiritual passion and poetic expertise speak to all who seek transformative meaning and connection.
Some venues where Annie has appeared:
Conference stages at Emerging Women, Where Womyn Gather, Sierra Poetry Festival, & A Room of Her Own
Literary Festivals including Los Angeles Festival of Books, Virginia Festival of the Book, & India’s Jaipur Literary Festival
Academic Lectures at Harvard University, University of Delhi, University of Toronto, & Oxford University
Featured Poetry Ritual Performances at Stonington Opera House, Deepak Chopra Homespace, India’s National Center for the Performing Arts, & Cathedral of St. John the Divine.
ANNIE SPEAKS ON WOMEN, POWER, & MAGIC AT EMERGING WOMEN
LISTENER COMmentS
The audience went wild over her reading. —A Room of Her Own Writers Conference, New Mexico.
Annie Finch stood tall, flowing, earthy . . . the delicacy of her poems marked the minutes and invoked the emotional seasons. They had a cumulative effect of grace. —Troubadour Series, Paris, France
Both times I was deeply moved by the emotional power of your language, amazed how naturally the rhythms and structures of your written poetry came to life. I was especially gratified that our students responded so sincerely and passionately, a result I’m sure not only of the cadences and themes of your poems, but the open dialogue you maintained throughout the reading. Your gift became ours.—Nassau Community College, New York
“Annie Finch’s cadences and patterns feel like they have summoned and commanded form, not the reverse—which is a way of saying that this is a genuine poetry.”
—Robert Pinsky, Poet Laureate of the United States
Annie Finch’s poetry emboldens the spirit and enlightens the soul, offering the listener a journey like no other.—Jeffrey Cantrell, Director, Counterbalance Poetry Series, Seattle
Annie Finch’s beautiful reading drew the largest audience of the year’s events and elicited a stream of messages to me (as curator of the series) expressing thanks and inspiration. —Lyn Hejinian, University of California, Berkeley
“One of the most dexterous formal poets writing in the United States today, Annie Finch is at ease in a dazzling variety of prosodic modes. Like an Olympic ice skater, Finch makes intricate music look smooth and easy. I recommend her with enthusiasm—and awe.
—Molly Peacock, President, Poetry Society of America
Thank you so much for your interest in my speaking and performance!
A one-sheet is available for download below, or feel free to reach out directly here with questions or queries.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Yours in poetry, & magic,
