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  • The Spill: Vol. 8- TransOhio, New Zines, and More

    The Spill: Vol. 8- TransOhio, New Zines, and More

    Trans Ohio Symposium Announcement:

    I’m honored to announce that I’ve been approved to speak at the upcoming Trans Ohio Symposium. This marks my First time presenting, and I’m eager to contribute to this vital conversation.

    Quick Backstory:

    I slammed this zine together for the Symposium and edited it in under a week. I still managed to work my five 12-hour night shifts and then drove all the way to the Red River Gorge after work on Wednesday morning. Yes, following my Tuesday night shift. Explored rock hounded, collected a bank of amazing views, wandered trails, and didn’t make it home until 3 a.m. Thursday. I then still got everything ready and out the door. To the TransOhio Dropbox for set-up. That’s the kind of grind behind these projects.

    Exploring New Community Platforms:

    I’m actively seeking more inclusive and functional community platforms beyond Discord. Currently, I’m considering:

    • Engayge: nonprofit social networking platform designed for LGBT+ communities. Offers Business listings and events with an aim to uplift the LGBT+ community through connection, resources, and support.

    • Twitch: For streaming and connecting live with community members, potentially for readings and discussions.

    • Sup: Community app providing support and connection for individuals facing life challenges.

    I’ll share updates once I test these platforms to see which align best with our community’s needs.

    Amino App Warning

    It’s important to note that Amino has serious safety concerns. The app has been repeatedly flagged for predator activity, ineffective moderation, and exposure of users, particularly minors, to unsafe situations. Reports from parents and monitoring groups highlight grooming incidents, inappropriate content, and predatory behavior as ongoing risks. Due to these verified safety issues, Amino is not a recommended space for community engagement, especially for youth.

    New Zine Releases

    I’m thrilled to share the latest zine Zipper Titty, following my model separating zines from e-books. It includes six add-ons, one of which is a collector image unique to this edition.

    Additionally, a new zine is in the works & shhhh, it is a secret for now, a little different from my usual style, so stay tuned.

    Recent Poetry Highlights

    • Miss Me With It – On toxic friendships and moving on. Read it here.

    • Them – Reflections on falling in love with my partner and cherishing the moments of true happiness.

    • Yuletide Fire – My contribution to Forever With Pride, coming in the Christmas Catalog.

    Voices for the Voiceless & The Joy They Can’t Erase

    These zines remain central to my work, amplifying marginalized voices and celebrating resilience and joy. They’re available for anyone seeking powerful, inclusive narratives. To contribute to until 12/12/25 at least.

    Closing Thoughts

    There’s a lot on the horizon: new platforms, zines, poetry, and adventures.
    Thank you for being part of this journey, for reading, and for supporting these projects.
    Stay tuned for more updates, and keep exploring with me! 

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  • Zipper Titty: 18-Page Trans Poetry Zine

    Zipper Titty: 18-Page Trans Poetry Zine

    What Is Zipper Titty?

    Introducing Zipper Titty, the newest zine from Poeaxtry_. This 18-page collection including the cover, table of contents, dedication page, 14 bold poems, and an end page, creates a complete and immersive reading experience. Each page is designed to pull readers into a world that is honest, dysphoric, positive, and deeply rooted in transgender experiences.

    The name Zipper Titty reflects humor, reclamation, and a bold transmasc perspective. The work leans into identity, embodiment, and resilience. While the zine carries a transmasc viewpoint the add-ons are useable and meaningful for readers of any gender identity as well as the general themes, just from a transgender man’s point of view.

    What Makes This Zine Special?

    Zipper Titty is completely independent from the TransOhio Symposium seminar I am giving. Each copy comes with the collectable zine specific image and at least 5 other add-ons. These elements are meant to be explored, revisited, and treasured by collectors and readers alike.

    This is my second zine released to date , so it also introduces the second collector’s image in the Poeaxtry_ series. Every detail, from layout to crafted add-ons is developed to provide a full, immersive, collectible, and resourceful zine experience.

    How Was Zipper Titty Created?

    I realized Saturday night… because of an email filter I didn’t know existed I found out I had actually been approved to speak at Ohio’s 16th Annual Transgender &y symposium. Despite the late realization, I had everything ready by Friday night way before my Monday deadline. This means I made an entire speaking layout, a zine, all the zine add-ons, 2 companion handouts, a PowerPoint presentation, and edited it all. The attendees of the symposium do get the zine for free and another digital copy to gift a homie. The zine itself, however, stands alone as an independent work, and its add-ons and content are not tied to the presentation or handouts. This was a way I saw to allow the attendees to experience some of my work after hearing about it, and to allow them to gift it to a friend. This also is open to other speakers at the symposium to grab a handout to download and or gift.

    What Interactive Elements Are Included?

    Interactive elements hidden throughout the zine hide individual letters missing to complete the url to receive 3 extras by finding bold, italic, and yellow letters to spell different words, 3 QR codes link to at least 3 extras as well for quicker access to some ad-ons. Other instructions to find any additional add-ons may be placed through the material, so keep your eyes peeled!

    How Can You Get Your Copy?

    Someone told me you wanted a copy, so I’ll let you in on how:

    TransOhio Symposium Attendees, speakers, and the Homies of anyone there have access to a Free download.

    Everyone Else: $4.99 via Poeaxtry_ stores. This version (like any other zine) does include all add-ons and the collector’s image (handouts tied to the presentation are not included). And if you’d like it on a free for honest reviews model I’ll be glad to provide you a free download discount, after we go over what that entails.

    Email Poeaxtryspoetryprism@gmail.com and ask about How the free E-books & E-zines for honest reviews model works.

    Or

    check out my ✨Poeaxtry’s Contact Page ✨ for other ways to get ahold of me for all things Poeaxtry related.

    Why Does Zipper Titty Matter?

    Zipper Titty is more than poetry, it’s a resource containing interactive experience. While it also makes trans positive artwork and solidifies transgender identities. Therefore, making the ability to erase our existence impossible. Its 18 pages, 14 poems, multiple add-ons, and resources make it a must-have for LGB people, trans community members, allies, and anyone who wants to engage with bold, immersive transmasc artistry.

    Find all my shops and more: All things Poeaxtry any time

    Or

    Read more about my panic upon finding the email from TransOhio so late here:

    TransOhio 16th Annual symposium- Here Axton Comes

    And some of my work is here if you wanna look at it:

    Poeaxtry’s Link

    What are your experiences with transgender poetry? Have you collected zines before?

    Share your thoughts in the comments!

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  • A Queer Thing I Was Afraid to Love Out Loud; Nail polish

    A Queer Thing I Was Afraid to Love Out Loud; Nail polish

    No Not False Nails

    I don’t do acrylics. Don’t do anything long or flashy. Just my own short nails, black on all of them. Sometimes, if I feel like it, the ring fingers get a pop of color. Just those two. Nothing loud. But it says enough.

    I used to be scared to do even that. Painting my nails felt like asking for attention I didn’t want, the wrong kind. The “what are you trying to prove?” kind. The “that’s not what boys do” kind.

    So I didn’t. I left my hands bare and acted like it didn’t matter. Like it wasn’t something I thought about every time I saw someone else pull it off without flinching.

    I wanted it, so Now I do it.

    But I wanted it. Always did.

    And now I do it. Black polish on short, solid nails. Clean. Controlled. A little color, sometimes, just on the ring fingers because I can.

    What did it cost to hide it?

    Too many years of pretending I didn’t care.

    What changed when I let it live?

    Nothing dramatic. Just me, more me. More honest.

    And that’s enough.

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  • Submission Calls for Poetry, Essays, Art & Prose by Marginalized Voices

    Submission Calls for Poetry, Essays, Art & Prose by Marginalized Voices

    Open calls for poems, essays, art, and prose: Voices for the Voiceless focuses on minority experiences since the 2025 US inauguration (deadline Dec 12, 2025). The Joy They Cannot Erase celebrates trans, gnc, and intersex voices (deadline TBD). Submit to poaxtry@gmail.com

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  • The Spill: Litha Is Coming: News, Poems, & Solstice Magic: Volume 6

    The Spill: Litha Is Coming: News, Poems, & Solstice Magic: Volume 6

    Volume 6 June 16th 2025

    🎬 Project Updates and Upcoming Celebrations

    🏳️‍⚧️ The Trans Masc Project “The Joy they Cannot Erase” has expanded! It now welcomes all transgender and gender nonconforming individuals. There is currently no deadline for submissions but, when one is set, you’ll be the first to know.

    ✨Meanwhile, the Voices for the Voiceless project deadline has been extended from September 2025 to December 12, 2025.

    🚨 For more details on both projects, be sure to visit the Project Memos category and check the Latest Post Block on the project page.

    🌻 Litha Sabbat Is Almost Here!

    Litha, the summer solstice, arrives on June 21-22, marking the peak of the sun’s power and the height of summer’s bloom. It’s a perfect time to honor light, growth, and transformation.

    ☀️Here’s what you can do:

    Refresh your altar with summer herbs, crystals, and symbols of fire and sun Make simple offerings like flowers, herbs, or even a small glass of water or wine.

    🍃Celebrate on a budget by spending time outside soaking up the sun or journaling your intentions.

    📥 If you work on the solstice, take a moment during breaks to light a candle, say an affirmation, or set an intention for the season.

    👁️ Keep an eye out for more posts and content focused on Litha, Lilith, solstice magic, and self-love as the day approaches.

    Speaking of Lilith A Little About her ayeee.

    Lilith’s energy is deeply tied to radical self-love, independence, and reclaiming power. You’ll see her influence woven through this Sabbat’s magic and the self-love spell bags dropping this season.

    🖊️ New Poems Are Here!

    Fresh releases include:

    The Moon Doesn’t Judge

    I Am The Echo

    And

    Top Surgery

    🚨 Stay tuned for more poems dropping soon.

    👏🏻 Info below on the spell bag I said was dropping this season and more

    🌸 Built for Blooming

    Self-Love Spell Bag Showcase

    This bag was built with intention and growth, for healing, for soft power that doesn’t need to explain itself. Made to carry you through the brightest part of the year and still hold you close in the darker ones.

    Each spell bag is a layered offering of gentle strength and self-adoration. Nestled in a pink bag with a white outer shell, it contains a handcrafted blend of crystal chips and herbs carefully chosen for confidence, inner balance, and protection of the heart.

    🔮 What’s Inside:

    Crystals:

    • 1 amethyst chip

    • 3 rose quartz chips

    Herbs + Additions:

    • Pink salt

    • Rosemary

    • Lavender

    • White willow bark

    • Lemongrass

    🔥 Energetic Focus:

    Self-worth that glows from within

    Softness with sharp edges

    Confidence like firelight

    A quiet bloom that never needs permission

    🌙 Care and Use:

    Recharge under full moonlight or strong sunlight every month.

    Keep in your purse, under your pillow, on your desk, in your car, or resting on your altar.

    🖤 Optional Lilith Note:

    For those called to radical self-love, defiance, and reclaiming the body on your terms… this bag holds space for Lilith’s fire too. She who never begged to be smaller.

    🛍️ [Available now – https://poeaxtry.etsy.com or DM/email for custom requests.]

    ✨ More Magic Now Available

    Alongside Built for Blooming, three other handcrafted spell bags have joined the lineup — each one with its own focused energy and enchantment. These bags are made with the same care and layered intention, blending herbs, crystals, and color work to support different spiritual needs:

    🌶️ Magnetic Attraction – 6 red bags

    Draw in heat, intensity, and lustful connection. For when you want to feel seen and sought after.

    🌿 Prosperity & Abundance – 8 green bags

    Plant seeds and watch your blessings multiply. A steady flow of grounded wealth and opportunities.

    🔥 Bonding Flame Spell – 4 red bags with black outer layer

    For passion with roots. Romantic fire meant to last. Bold love, loyal connection, deep craving.

    Each is available now. Custom combinations and requests are welcome just send a message or email. Do note each of these bags is limited. So, when they’re gone, they’re truly gone. If I recreate the exact same blend, it will be sold under the same name. If it’s a different mix made with similar intent, it will carry a new name or if the ingredients are almost identical we may call it 2.0 or something. It will be clearly marked as a remix or variation of the original. These are living spells, tied to the moment and what materials speak at the time.

    Allergy concerns? Though I do live in the moment and create with intent health concerns are obviously not something I take lightly. Please email me! I’ll get you the item you want minus your allergen or something else that fits your need and keeps you safe.

  • Voices for the Voiceless & The Joy They Cannot Erase – Submission Updates

    Voices for the Voiceless & The Joy They Cannot Erase – Submission Updates

    ✨ Call for Submissions:

    “Voices for the Voiceless” & “The Joy They Cannot Erase”

    Two powerful, community-centered creative projects are now open for submissions.

    📣 VOICES FOR THE VOICELESS

    🗓️ Deadline: December 12th, 2025

    📬 Email: poeaxtry@gmail.com

    📌 Submit up to:

    10 poems 2 essays Unlimited artwork (Per person)

    This anthology exists to document the shift and response of marginalized people through art, especially since the second Trump election. We welcome voices from all marginalized backgrounds, and allies too.

    Whether you’re personally affected, witnessing oppression in your community, or standing beside those impacted, your voice belongs here. We are actively seeking poetry, prose, essays, and visual artwork that address identity, injustice, resilience, and hope.

    🌍 International submissions welcome. This isn’t just an American issue. If you’re creating work about the ongoing changes in the world, your voice matters here.

    🖋️ Open to anyone 18+

    📖 All submitters who meet the theme will have at least one piece included.

    💸 This is currently an unpaid project, but we are seeking grants and if none are secured, it will still be published on free platforms for maximum accessibility. Each contributor will be credited, and optional bios or links will be included.

    🌀 THE JOY THEY CANNOT ERASE

    📬 Email: poeaxtry@gmail.com

    🗓️ No current deadline – submissions open more concrete deadline coming

    This anthology is now open to all transgender and gender nonconforming individuals, not just men and mascs that identify outside of the term man as originally intended.

    We are collecting poetry, prose, essays, and visual art that explores both the pain and the joy of trans existence. The heartbreak and the gender euphoria, the grief and the pride. You are welcome to go as deep and dark as needed, but we also invite work that celebrates the other side, the light, the community, the wins, and the moments that made you feel real.

    💬 The original focus on “the boys, for the boys” has grown into something larger. Think an archive of trans truth, in all forms, from all experiences.

    🖋️ Open to all trans and GNC folks 18+

    🧷 No deadline set yet ; look for one eventually

    📖 Will be published digitally, free to access, with contributor credit and optional bio or link

    🪞 Closing Words

    Art is a living record. These collections are not only a safe haven, they are a call to witness, a call to remember, a call to feel. We’re building legacy through community.

    Please feel free to share widely. Submissions and questions can be sent to poeaxtry@gmail.com

    Much Love,

    Axton N. O. Mitchell

    @poeaxtry_