Julianne King

Bible Belt Revolution Julianne King

Julianne King's debut collection of poetry, Bible Belt Revolution, is a candid look at how life immersed in the culture of the Religious Right shapes a person, and how it misshapes them.

Without reservation, the author squares up to authority and dismantles authoritative claims with inescapable facts and long-repressed emotions. Sex, sexism, politics, and mental health are tackled with frankness and a quiet desperation for those in power to see and to change. Known best for humor that cuts through to truth and a distinct rhythm that propels readers toward unexpected and insightful endings, Bible Belt Revolution will leave readers with the sense that it's okay to be devastated by the past as long as it serves as inspiration to change the future.