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Author and artist
William Poe draws deeply from his own life to craft compelling stories of
identity, resilience, and transformation. Born and raised in the American
heartland, Poe joined the Unification Church of Reverend Sun Myung Moon at
the age of eighteen, spending nearly a decade in the movement. During that
time, he struggled to reconcile his identity as a gay man with the teachings
of the church. Eventually leaving the group, he began a journey of
self-discovery, confronting his past and finding healing through art and
writing. Poe earned his
bachelor’s degree in art from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a
master’s degree in anthropology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His
semi-autobiographical Simon Powell novels explore themes of truth, belief,
and the power of rebuilding after loss. In addition to his award-winning
novels and acclaimed poetry, Poe is also an accomplished artist, with work featured in numerous
juried exhibitions and galleries. Today, he lives a
fulfilled life with his husband, embracing the self-acceptance and growth
that both love and creativity have brought him. |
