indie author – Poeaxtry's Poetry Prism

🎉 Poeaxtry’s Prism Press — New Quarterly Digital Magazine 🎉

I have decided to launch Poeaxtry’s Poetry Prism Press. A free quarterly digital magazine. This publication will: spotlight creatives, single creative works, and themed collections. All while sharing indie voices, who all share different minority perspectives, and creative work in a space that’s inclusive, thoughtful, and full of surprises.

What’s inside each issue:

Poetry & Writing: Submissions paired with contributor bios, flowing naturally through the magazine.

Art &Art Pieces: Modern, bright visuals highlighting artists and creatives

. Interactive Extras: QR codes or shortened links may unlock playlists, prompt journals, collectible images, actionable self-care checklists, and so much more. *These are not guaranteed in every issue like they are in my e-zines.

Interviews & Community Features: Q&As with authors, creatives, and indie voices: full or sidebar size.

Resource Highlights & Prism Picks: Curated books, music, art, and community projects.

Trans Truth & Hot Takes Thoughts Column: Opinions and reflections from a trans man’s perspective

. Letters from Readers: Shared throughout to amplify community voices.

Call-to-Action Panels: Join The Prism community, submit work, or support Poeaxtry_ via tips, all accessible via QR codes.

Newsletter Early Access: Sign up via QR code to receive the next issue early.

Differences from e-zines& ebooks :

E-zines include a minimum of six interactive add-ons and hidden layers only visible after purchase or free download of a digital copy. The digital magazine is free, public-facing, and curated. Submissions are reviewed to fit the issue’s flow and ethos.

This is a space to read, explore, and engage. Submissions, feedback, and tips are welcome. We don’t accept violent or discriminatory content.

Get ready for our first issue. Free, quarterly, and made with care for indie voices and the creative community.

Ebooks:

50 plus poems written over a period of a few months, no theme, and some may include a playlist but that is it.

✍️ Free Publishing & Creator Support Through Poeaxtry_

Poeaxtry_ was built on the belief that everyone deserves to be seen and heard. Instead, of just those who can afford to buy their way into visibility. Through The Prism, I offer free publishing opportunities for minorities and supportive allies… on a first-come, first-served basis. Access should never be a gatekeeping game.

Each accepted project gets as much help as the creator needs: editing, formatting, layout design, covers, eBook setup, visual direction, listing on their store fronts, and a forever spot in our catalog linking to you’re store, website, whatever.

If it makes your work shine, I have accomplished my goal. Some need a single pass of edits; others want to build the look from scratch. Either way, we work together until the final piece feels right. Like it’s theirs, not just an extension of mine.

I’ll even handle the form designl if they’re unsure how to begin, or we can build it collaboratively step by step. There’s no wrong place to start, and no creative too small to deserve care and craft.

Nothing about this process is paywalled. No one is ever charged for publishing, spotlighting, or showcasing their art, words, or anything else. Book spotlights, creator features, and collection highlights — all of it stays free for minority creatives always. I do have paid avenues and ways to continue.

I don’t measure success by profit. I measure it by impact. If a creator I helped goes on to something bigger, that’s the whole point. I’ll never regret contributing to someone’s growth or seeing their art evolve beyond Poeaxtry_. That’s what this brand is built for. When I started my poet and publishing journey I decided ai wouldn’t come up without offering a hand to other minorities as well. I open doors, And I do not close them without reason.

☕ Supporting is Appreciated, Never Required

Ko-fi and Buy Me a Coffee are simply there for anyone who wants to tip or offer support . It will never be a requirement for other marginalized individuals . This is especially for creatives in marginalized communities. Every free project, collab, and spotlight stays free, always. Support is welcome, not expected. On theme contributors will have at least But up to all submissions included in our community first collabs,

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November 7, 2025

The good die young- book spotlight.

Poetry that heals & reveals

by: Shela brown.

A good writer is one who pleases themselves.

Every voice carries a story worth hearing. At Poeaxtry’s Poetry Prism. We shine a light on those stories. The raw, real, and resilient. Our Book Spotlights celebrate independent authors and poets who speak truth through art. Today, we’re honored to feature The Good Die Young by Shela Brown — a powerful, vulnerable collection that transforms pain into poetry and healing into art.

The Good Die Young (TGDY) is a 91-page digital poetry collection and memoir, evoking raw, unfiltered emotion. These poems follow a young woman navigating heartbreak, identity, and the depths of mental health struggles—depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

Through each verse, TGDY explores how innocence transforms, how pain shapes us, and how expression becomes survival. This project is more than poetry; it’s reflection, release, and rebirth. A right of passage and a pivotal part of the author’s healing journey.

“The Good Die Young”

🛒 WHERE TO FIND THE GOOD DIE YOUNG:

Buy on Gumroad

Instagram: @_babysham1

TikTok: @__babysham

💫 WHO IT’S FOR:

For the art lovers. For the healers. For anyone who has ever felt deeply and quietly at once.

For those still finding themselves after the storm. This is a safe space …soft, heavy, and honest.

The Good Die Young reminds us that art is survival, and that writing can be a home for every emotion we’ve been told to silence.

Through The Prism, we continue to uplift voices like Shela Brown’s . The voices that turn pain into power, and vulnerability into strength.

If her story resonates with you, share it forward. Every share helps another poet, author, artist,or creative be seen. And another story be heard.

I created Poeaxtry’s Poetry Prism because too many voices were told they weren’t enough. Either too soft, too loud, too different, too much. And I wanted to build a space where “too much” becomes exactly right.

Every spotlight, every poem, every project under Poeaxtry_ exists to remind creators that their stories matter. The goal isn’t fame or followers … it’s community visibility, validation, and connection.

I do this for the ones who never saw themselves on the shelf. For the ones who were told to edit out the truth. For the ones still healing, still creating, still daring to speak.

Because when one of us is seen, we all shine brighter.

— Axton, Founder of Poeaxtry_

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November 6, 2025

Who Is Poeaxtry_? Authentic Personal Brand, Advocacy & Creativity.

Interviewing Myself: Who Am I?

Q: What are you about?

I stand for empathy, kindness, and radical inclusion. I fight for the right to be different and believe every human deserves equality and respect. My morals are rooted in advocacy and dismantling discrimination in all its ugly forms. I was 7 years old. I first remember my mom explaining to me why I shouldn’t treat her clients differently. & from that moment on, I knew bullying was wrong. That is truly sad when you think about the time some of you learned this.

Q: What hobbies and interests fuel you?

Poetry, rock hounding, rock tumbling, spell crafting, hiking, kayaking, camping, fishing, and so much more. I thrive in creative flow and nature’s raw energy. I excel in the heat and dirt; when sweat is covering my hair and shirt.

Q: Outside writing and creating, what excites you?

Swim, kayak, hang out with my doggy and the kitties. Witchcraft, reading, and playing video games.

Q: What are you definitely not about?

Bullies, especially adult ones. Racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, fascism. You know what, actually, fuck all phobias and ism bullshit and those who embody them. I can’t stand the cold; meaning the air and your tude.

Q: What adjectives do not describe you?

Quiet, boring, afraid. Just to name a few.

Q: What don’t you want people to think about you?

That I’m someone who tolerates inequality or doesn’t fight for the rights of everyone in humanity. I have always been one to know all humanity is equal and deserving I’d hate someone think the opposite.

Q: What are your defining characteristics?

Empathy, kindness, and the ability to include and uplift everyone. My loud ass mouth and my yellow ass attitude.

Q: What do friends and family say about you?

They call me hyper, loved, soft, a golden retriever, a good man, poetic, passionate, and an advocate. Someone who they can depend on.

Q: What are your core values?

Advocacy for policies that protect human rights, commitment to dismantling discrimination, activism, and honoring the diversity of human experience.

Q: What causes matter most to you?

Human rights, abortion access, marriage equality, healthcare justice, and the fight against harmful legislation as a whole. Ending the bullshit minorities are facing from Gaza to Ukraine and back to The USA.

Q: Are these central to your brand and goals?

Absolutely. I wouldn’t be me and my brand wouldn’t be by me if it weren’t. Would it?

Q: What’s unique about you?

I was a boy with boobies. I have a serious vitamin D deficiency. It makes me take a boatload of supplements. The creator forgot my other D too. So the struggle is real.

Q: What are your short-term and long-term goals?

Short-term: Keep creating new solo and collaborative projects, and grow my community.

Long-term: Build a name and a publishing press that uplifts minorities and pays them fairly for their incredible work.

Q: What are your strengths?

I lead with empathy. While I hold space for grief, rage, softness, and transformation. I’m an advocate, especially for those who are silenced, overlooked, or underestimated. My creativity is wide-reaching and adaptable. I’m deeply intuitive. I connect dots most people miss. I build community in a way that makes people feel like they belong. I live my life with resilience, knowing I can be the storm or the calm sky. And more. Always more.

Q: Is there one thing you do exceptionally well?

Yeah. I take chaos and turn it into clarity. Whether it’s through a poem, a piece of handmade rock art, or helping someone feel seen. I try to take the raw, messy, painful stuff and turn it into something honest, haunting, and healing. And sometimes even beautiful.

Q: What impact do you want to make?

I want to foster real change. I want people to see me. I want them to realize, “Hey, I know someone trans.” There are more of us than you think, even if you don’t see us. Passing doesn’t matter, visibility does. Just because you don’t know every trans person is trans doesn’t make us exist any less.

Q: Do your personal and business brands overlap?

Completely. In more ways than one. I couldn’t think of business model names or my future platforms because I just incorporate all of me.

Q: Why are you building a personal brand?

To foster change, help others, and bring my authentic self and community together.

Q: Are you breaking into the creator economy?

Hell yes. I can only hope.

Q: Are you building a business, a product, or a space?

All of it of course. I have a business, products, and a space for connection and growth.

Q: Are you creating a professional image to secure funding or partnerships?

I hope so, but mostly to help and uplift others.

Q: How will you create unique value for your audience?

A: By blending literature, identity, and honesty into interactive work. My poetry, zines, e-books, and collaboration projects with meaning. I don’t just share; I connect. I create spaces where people feel seen, and remind them that their voice matters. While also giving them a place to share and a platform to publish on.

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