August 4, 2026 by Akashic Books. Now available for preorder.

 

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Richard Georges is an award-winning writer and editor in the British Virgin Islands. He is the author of Epiphaneia (2019), winner of the 2020 OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature. A new collection, Shore/Lines, is forthcoming with Akashic Books (US) and Peepal Tree Press (UK). He is represented by Elise Dillsworth.

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“Georges’ harsh and lyrical hymns portray the painful beauty of the Virgin Islands and Caribbean archipelago.”

— Loretta Collins Klobah, author of The Twelve-Foot Neon Woman

 
Ellucian Live 2026 in Denver. Great conversations, valuable connections, and renewed motivation for our transformation at HLSCC.
Christmas coastline
Old poems made new by Birgitta Wallin and Olof Hjalmar. Seven poems translated into Swedish in @tidskriftenkaravan along with Rochelle Ward (@faizahtabasamu), Ana Portnoy Brimmer (@anaportnoy), Lasana Sekou, and Celia Sorhaindo (@tropicaltiesdominica
I’m teaching this online masterclass for @arvon__ on Tuesday 22 July 7-9pm UK (2-4pm BVI). The class focuses on the use of rhyme, patterns, and metre using poetry and music. The masterclass is priced at £40 (about $54). Spaces have been
In the heart of the city
Espresso views
My poem “duplex i” is included in this exciting anthology centering lesser-heard voices in eco poetry. Edited by @monaarshipoetry and @karenmccarthywoolf, it’s filled with poets I admire.
In each day, a rich blessing to be found @janninehorsford
Showtime at the @bklyncbeanlitfest Tonight I am in conversation with Sir Hilary Beckles at the @weeksvilleheritagecenter
At @brooklynpoets this am getting ready for my @bklyncbeanlitfest workshop Rhyme & Reason. Can’t think of anything more poetic than breaking down sonnets in a hiphop context in the city that had so much lyrical influence on me.
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