Poet | Facilitator | Feminist Activist
Eco Feminist Poetry
Kate MacAlister
Kate MacAlister is a poet, award winning film maker and feminist activist.
She has studied Creative Writing (M.A.) at the Manchester Writing School under the tutelage of Carol Ann Duffy and Kim Moore and graduated with distinction.
Kate is currently pursuing a Creative Writing PhD at the University of Nottingham working on a collection of poetry focusing on the female body as antipatriarchal resistance, inspired by the activist poet Diane Di Prima.
Kate's work has been widely published in magazines all over the world. Her two full-length collections of feminist poetry are available at Querencia Press and Sunday Mornings at the River Publishing.
Kate is part of the poetry film collective C.Moss and has produced, written and directed two multi-award winning poetry films. Watch them here.
Kate is the founder of the multilingual community arts and literature project Stimmen der Rebellion/Dengê Berxwedane/Voices of Rebellion. She has been leading poetry workshops for women and genderqueer persons for over 5 years and is the Editor-in-Chief for the project's literary magazine.
Books by Kate MacAlister
burn it all down then kiss me
'Burn it All Down, Then Kiss Me' is a fiery and unapologetic collection of poetry by Kate MacAlister.
Through her words, MacAlister calls upon readers to join her in tearing down oppressive systems and building something new in their place. With a raw and visceral style, she explores themes of love, loss, power, and resistance.
MacAlister's poems are a call to arms for those who refuse to settle for the status quo. Through her use of vivid imagery and incisive language, she challenges readers to stand up to oppressive structures and imagine a better world. This collection is a powerful and urgent reminder that we all have a role to play in the fight for justice and liberation.
In 'Burn it All Down, Then Kiss Me,' MacAlister has crafted a collection that is both a testament to the power of resistance and a love letter to those who dare to dream of a better world. This is a must-read for anyone seeking to engage with the complexities of our world and to find hope in the midst of struggle.
“MacAlister invites readers on a journey of resilience and liberation with poetry that takes you by the hand and leads you through pages of rebellion, justice, and ultimately, love. Dispelling myths, challenging societal norms with a unique softness. Her words, bound by passion, become synonymous with hope.” — Faye Alexandra Rose, author of Pneuma
songs of the blood
Tales of electric connections sparked on cobblestone streets, where spring is the season of the witch.
A love song to the sisterhood that knows what is at stake and that we will only save each other.
An incentive to share your stories: so we begin to see the system behind our pain and we start seeing the connections and the greatest question of all: how can we connect with each other?
songs of the blood is Kate MacAlister's debut poetry collection about moments of intense human connection and the dreams of a revolution: of love and solidarity that will bring about a just world for everyone.
"MacAlister's writing style is melodious and evocative. I couldn't get enough of this book. This witchy, feminist, and powerfully compelling collection is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt powerless in their feminine energy. MacAlister will convince you otherwise. " — Rachael Lord
