Science Fiction Poetry Association
Encyclopedia
The Science Fiction Poetry Association was established in 1978 by Suzette Haden Elgin
to bring together poets and readers interested in science fiction poetry
. The organization administers the Rhysling Award and publishes the journal Star*Line, as well as providing market listings and industry news to members. It also bestows the Dwarf Stars Award
. The president is Deborah P Kolodji.
Suzette Haden Elgin
Suzette Haden Elgin is an American science fiction author. She founded the Science Fiction Poetry Association, and is considered an important figure in the field of science fiction constructed languages...
to bring together poets and readers interested in science fiction poetry
Speculative poetry
Also variously called science fiction poetry or SF poetry or fantastic poetry, speculative poetry is to poetry roughly what speculative fiction is to fiction. Speculative poetry is often published by the same markets that publish science fiction, fantasy and horror.Speculative poetry is not...
. The organization administers the Rhysling Award and publishes the journal Star*Line, as well as providing market listings and industry news to members. It also bestows the Dwarf Stars Award
Dwarf Stars Award
"Dwarf stars" redirects here. For the type of star, see Dwarf star.The Dwarf Stars Award is a poetry award of the Science Fiction Poetry Association, created in 2006. It awards the best horror, fantasy, and science fiction short poetry published in the previous year, including scifaiku, tanka,...
. The president is Deborah P Kolodji.