john compton

Poet

Author's Bio

john compton (b. 1987) is a gay poet. he lives in a nonexisting town in kentucky which still holds its name, with his husband josh; their dogs, cats, & mice. his books are: my husband holds my hand because i may drift away & be lost forever in the vortex of a crowded store" published with Flowersong Press (dec 2024); & house as a cemetery published with Rebel Satori Press (march 2026), which is nominated for the national book award, the eric hoffer award, and will be nominated for the publishing triangle awards.

Publications & Prizes

Books:
house as a cemetery (Rebel Satori Press, 2026)
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my husband holds my hand because i may drift away & be lost forever in the vortex of a crowded store (FlowerSong Press, 2024)
,
the castration of a minor god (Ghost City Press, 2022)
,
trainride elsewhere (Pressed Wafer, 2016)
Chapbooks:
the pain diary (Ethel Zine, 2026)
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melancholy arcadia (Small Harbor Publishing, 2024)
,
how we liberated what secrets we modified (Etched Press, 2023)
,
i saw god cooking children / paint their bones (Blood Pudding Press, 2020)

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Personal Favorites

Favorite authors: 
indie poets

More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
Identifies as: 
LGBTQ
Prefers to work with: 
Adults, Disability, Illness/Wellness, Immigration, LGBTQ, Men, Mental Health, Naturalists/Environmentalists, Seniors, Teachers, Women
Fluent in: 
English
Born in: 
KY
Kentucky
Raised in: 
KY
Kentucky
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Last update: Jun 07, 2026