Watch video of previously recorded performances, including BCP book launches and curated readings featuring Pacific Northwest authors. We’ve only just begun recording events but will continue to do so moving forward. Browse our recordings below and enjoy!
We Need a Reckoning Book Launch
On December 30, 2021, we had the pleasure of launching one of our biggest book projects to date: We Need a Reckoning: Poetry, essays, and memoir by Women and Non-binary People of Color of the Tacoma, Washington region, edited by …
Protected: “Reflecting Our Whole Selves” Poetry Workshop
On January 15th, 2022, we had the honor of hosting a poetry workshop led by Tacoma Poet Laureate, educator, and author Lydia K. Valentine. The workshop explored the work of poets living with disability and chronic illness, and encouraged participants …
Red Earth Book Launch & Reading
On November 3, Blue Cactus Press and readers in the U.S. and Singapore all hopped on zoom to celebrate the official launch of her debut poetry collection, Red Earth. The event kicked off with a few words from the publishers …
Orca Books Poetry Reading
Orca Books and Blue Cactus Press held a night of poetry featuring three BCP authors and poets on November 18th, 2021. Our phenomenal readers included Robert Lashley, Esther Vincent Xueming, and Gina Hietpas! Each of the poets reads poems from …
Entangled Empathy Poetry Workshop
Earlier this month, Red Earth author Esther Vincent facilitated the Entangled Empathy writing workshop, which delved into ecofeminism and the intersectional self in poetry. It was an insightful and thought-provoking workshop, and we are excited to have captured it on …
Green River Valley Book Launch
Robert Lashley's book launch for Green River Valley was powerful and surprisingly emotional (in positive ways), thanks to Robert, who shared his poems and experience in the editorial process, and guests Jodi Poorwill, Graham Isaac, and Kellie Richardson! Watch the video …
Lie Your Ass Off: A Poetry Workshop With Michael Haeflinger
There's an art to lying in poetry. In this workshop, participants looked at instances of hyperbole and interpretation, but also at examples of flat-out making stuff up in service of a great poetic Truth. Under the tutelage of poet and …
Moss Covered Claws Book Launch
On March 19th, we officially released Moss Covered Claws, the debut short story collection of Queer, speculative fiction by Jonah Barrett! Hit play below to watch the event and revel in the phenomenal storytelling, fake piano playing, and overall good …
Moss Covered Claws Reading
On November 19th, we hosted an informal reading to celebrate the Moss Covered Claws Kickstarter campaign. Along with author Jonah Barrett, we were joined by Daniel Wolfert, Cecilia Frank, Logan Fenner, and Alissa Tu to share not only speculative fiction, but …
BCP Fall Reading
For those who couldn't make it to our Fall Reading, never fear: we recorded the full event! You can now enjoy it at your convenience! Our reading lineup was made up of authors whose non-fiction writing graced our pages (and …
Watch the Book Launch: Terrain by Gina Hietpas
Did you miss the official launch of Gina Hietpas' debut poetry book, Terrain,on September 10th? Don't worry if you did, we recorded the event so those who didn't get a chance to join us could tune-in later! Watch the video …