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Christa Laririt is a poet and spoken work artist
who recently released her second full-length book of poetry titled
Figures upon Figures (March 2005). It takes place in the forest,
on the sea, in the city, in the home, and inside the person. She
weaves myth, dreams, stories, and personal experience into poetic
works of art. When she speaks into the microphone, her jewels are
not thrown out to the audience, but rather presented carefully one
by one. Her work is indicative of a soul's journey in this world
and all the worlds connected to it. She asks questions of herself
and her readers, strives for higher meaning. Appearing as an angel
on stage, her work will seem light and airy at first glance, but
the subtle analogies and metaphors will eventually seep into your
heart and have you asking why you are actually walking and breathing
on this planet, or perhaps you will merely appreciate the experience
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Christa grew up on a farming ranch in Central Oregon and received a Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Education at Simmons College in Boston. While working with authors at The Glendon Association, a non-profit psychology organization, she created Calliope Books publishing company to present poetry the way she envisioned. Her first book, Rose’s Collage (May 2003), is a novel in poetry which moves into and out of her personal experience with domestic violence. The triumphant yet compassionate words seek for answers inside the darkness. She intentionally walks without judgment, curiously observing relationships, hearts, and souls who walk upon this soil. Through Calliope Books, she also compiled a very interesting anthology of writings titled Erotica, Dreams, and the Personal Political (April 2005). This is a recommended read, inexpensive, short, yet rich. Try the page right in the middle first. Currently living in Arcata, CA, Christa hosts
open mike poetry readings and performs spoken word at cafes and
bookstores. She previously performed at Trinity Tribal Stomp Festival,
Dancing Poetry Festival, University of California in Santa Barbara,
a benefit reading for Domestic Violence Solutions, and a benefit
reading for this year’s upcoming Camp Betty Campout! Q&A Contact
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