Amy Clipp Writing

I’m a New Orleans based writer who has written hurricane tales, poems of various sorts, and other works from adventures near and far.

Loving words leads me to madly scribble some days just like a writer should. Other days, I lay down a few syllables and let them wander—sometimes into formations that stick, sometimes into fragments that stay loose. On this site: what I have to show for all the hunting and gathering.

This site is all about poetry and prose. For info about my consulting business and how I help experts share their work with the world, see amyclipp.com.

In 2019 I’m touring the country to share a 14 poem series called the Means of Protection. The poems examine the link between safety and risk, and the tour invites audience members to explore this connection in real time. Have a listen to my voice reading a few of the poems and consider coming to a reading to add your own.

Means of Protection:
14 poems, Many Voices

2019 Tour:
New event info coming soon.

New Orleans: March 21, 6pm, Atelier Mimi
Charleston, South Carolina: June 13, 6pm, Reveal Gallery
New Orleans, September 8, 2pm, 748 Camp Street. Fundraiser for Hagar’s House, a Sanctuary for Women and Children
NYC, Poet’s House, 10 River Terrace; date and time TBD
Boston, Trident Booksellers, 338 Newbury Street; date and time TBD

See that multi-colored membrane hanging in the doorway? Its the Means of Protection Wall, and it’s a focal point at my readings—a symbol of both the fears we carry and the unexpected ways we gain safety.