White Winged Doves: A Stevie Nicks Poetry Anthology

The witchy goddess of rock has been casting a spell on music lovers for more than 50 years as a solo artist and a member of the iconic Fleetwood Mac. In this anthology, poets explore the myth, the music, and the enduring legacy of Stevie Nicks. From haunting ballads of heartache to empowering anthems of liberation, this collection of poems in White Winged Doves embraces the wild spirit and introspective depth synonymous with Nicks' artistry. Poets channel her iconic imagery and fierce individuality, crafting an homage that resonates with both tribute and innovation. This book invites readers to wander through the witchy realms of dreaming and desiring, exploring the mystical landscapes and emotional depths that continue to define Nicks' legendary career. Each poem weaves a tapestry of resilience and enchantment that mirrors the timeless muse herself. Edited by Collin Kelley and Megan Volpert. 

Contributors Include 

Amanda Killian – Amanda Powell – Amber Dodds – Anne Graue – Antony Lower – Bonnie Kaplan – Caridad Moro-Gronlier – Charles Jensen – Chris Wood – Cody Baggerly – Cody Draco – Collin Kelley – Daniel Barry – Danita Dodson – Devin Ware – Donna Vorreyer – Ed Madden – Eileen Porzuczek – Emily Perkovich – Eric v.d. Luft – Erin Murphy – Gale Thompson – Gerard Wozek – Gregg Shapiro – Hannah Baker-Siroty – Isaiah Vianese – JC Reilly – Jennifer Blackledge – Jennifer Rodrigues – Joe Oswald – Julie E. Bloemeke – Karen Head – Karen Paul Holmes – Karen Weyant – Kari Gunter-Seymour – Kate Marshall Flaherty – Kerry MacNeil – Kersten Christianson – Kristie Daugherty – Linda Sands – Lumina Miller – Maggie Felisberto – Maria Illich – Mattie Frye – Maureen Martinez – Megan Volpert – Melanie Duncan – Michael Montlack – Nikki Lee – nma dhahir – Patricia Caspers – Paul Flowers – Rebecca Titchner – Shannon Edwards – Sheema Kalbasi – Shylah Addante – Steven Reigns – Suzanne Mattaboni – Suzy Thomas – Terri Drake – Tiff Dressen & Alex Mattraw – Trish McEnulty – Valerie Smith – William Walsh – Wren Valentino

Praise for White Winged Doves: A Stevie Nicks Poetry Anthology

In this velvet carpet bag of a book, White Winged Doves, you will find a series of bewitching poems, befitting of the cultural goddess Stevie Nicks. Collin Kelley and Megan Volpert have curated a party in a metaphorical rumpus room with a turntable and big speakers, a party where poets spin their tales with candor, humor, and heart. From tributes to personal memories in which Nicks’ voice becomes a soundtrack, these poems delightfully go their own way!—Denise Duhamel, author of Queen for a Day: Selected and New Poems

Distinguished by deeply moving personal reflections, White Winged Doves illuminates the enduring emotional impact of our songwriting goddess Stevie Nicks. More than just a music superstar, she is a beacon of hope for the lost and lonely; in these poems, her keening voice, romantic lyrics and witchy wear radiate comfort, optimism and possibility. But White Winged Doves illustrates that Stevie’s magical solace also permeates life’s most ordinary moments—providing the soundtrack for tender memories, formative relationships and joyous self-discovery.—Annie Zaleski, New York Times best-selling author of Stevie Nicks in 50 Songs

Collin Kelley and Megan Volpert present a dazzling collection of poems, reflections, and ruminations on the diva’s diva, Stevie Nicks. She would be the first to admit that her magic comes from her fans, and White Winged Doves is the proof. Here she is the inscrutable enchantress, queen of the queer pitch, your father’s favorite and Taylor Swift’s too as comforter, protector, and avenger. —Simon Morrison, author of Mirror in the Sky: The Life and Music of Stevie Nicks