Space Trash Poetry
by Aneka B
I mostly write poetry. But I also dabble in fiction. I have published three separate poetry collections over a time span of 15 years, which played a great role in my approach to processing trauma, depression, loss, and life-changing events throughout the years such as the birth of my daughter, interpersonal conflict, financial instability, mental illness, and the nagging search for connection in a world that is difficult to navigate for neurodivergent people.
In terms of writing literary fiction, I am interested in exploring new avenues of interpersonal and social interaction, coexistence and intimacy as well as illuminating the affectual experience of otherness. I am currently finishing a novel which is almost ready to be sent to publishers. I have finished poetry collections lying around the house which have not yet found their way into publishing houses, as most of my time is consumed by career-, work- and family life.
My creative work has really received the largest amount of neglect in the last 10 years, as I lack the time and energy to put into my creative endeavors. I am currently trying to build a more reasonable and healthy schedule which allows me to immerse myself in my creative work. I write poems basically every day, and either I keep them hidden in my notes on my phone, or I share them with friends and family.