Amanda Conover

Poet

Peoria, IL
US

Author's Bio

Amanda Conover is a queer poet based in Peoria, IL who often engages with themes such as existentialism, spirituality, and social issues. She is the poetry editor for Carolina Muse Literary & Arts Magazine and is a recent MFA alum who works in scholarly publishing. Her poetry has been published in Atlanta Review, the lickety~split, Sad Girl Diaries, and elsewhere. Find her at amandaconover.com.

Publications & Prizes

Anthologies:
the North Carolina Bards (Local Gems Press, 2023)
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Let's begin again (Wingless Dreamer, 2022)
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Global Warming (Poets' Choice Publishing, 2020)
Journals:
Atlanta Review
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Chaffin Journal
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Clepsydra
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Elevation Review
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Instant Noodles
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lickety~split
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Miracle Monocle
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Moist Poetry Journal
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Scapegoat Review
Prizes won: 

Sad Girls Diaries 2nd Place Poetry Contest Winner (Winter 2024)

Personal Favorites

Favorite authors: 
Kinsale Drake, Ocean Vuong, Ada Limón, Dorthea Lasky, and Natalie Diaz, among others.

More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
Identifies as: 
American, Feminist, LGBTQ
Born in: 
Erie, PA
Pennsylvania
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Last update: Feb 26, 2025