Ted Kooser, former U.S Poet Laureate, was our first publication at Pulley Press Publishing! 

A Man with a Rake

Mankiller was not known as a poet, Pulley Press founders learned that Mankiller had been writing poetry throughout her life. 

Mankiller Poems: The Lost Poetry of the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation 

Ruiz's poetry book is the first in our collection using the "Pulley" method. You can read more about the "pulley" on our website.

WE HAD OUR REASONS By Ricardo Ruiz

Pulley Press is thrilled to announce that we’ve signed a contract with Tina Mozelle Braziel and James Braziel for a book on The Glass Cabin, a home built by hand in Remlap, Alabama. 

The Glass Cabin Filled with Poems

Pulley Press wouldn’t be what it is without the help of our incredible intern team! Meet our Spring 2023 interns below, and join us in sending them a hearty thank you for all they do to support rural poets in the United States!

Meet the Pulley Press Intern Team

Pulley Press editor, Frances McCue, takes a trip to the south In the hopes of connecting with poets in Alabama and Louisiana.

A Pulley Press Trip to the South

Michael McGregor, author of Writing the Northwest, reviewed Pulley Press’ We Had Our Reasons, and interviewed author Ricardo Ruiz to find out more about himself, his writing, and his community. 

Highlights from Writing the Northwest’s review on WE HAD OUR REASONS

Finding Our Place: Pulley Press at AWP Seattle 2023

Ted Kooser’s, “A Man With A Rake” receives praise from Kirkus Reviews!

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