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Karmel Poet is a storyteller and spoken word poet from Houston, TX. Currently ranking 9th in the 2023 Womxn of the World Poetry Slam, their work centers the erotic and their experiences as a Black queer human. Karmel first entered the poetry scene via online radio in the early 2000’s and is now ranked among the top 25 queer poets in the world. They have touched stages in various cities across the world including Houston, New York, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, and London, including sharing the stage with The Floacist. Karmel is the author of three self-published collections of poetry, Metaphors, Moans and More (2016), Naughty Narratives (2017), and Stiletto Chronicles (2017). Currently Karmel is pursuing their Masters of Arts in Literature from Texas Southern University while also working on a collection of short stories and a new collection of poetry focused on queer sex and kink.

”Metaphors, Moans and More” was an excellent boo to read which showcased the flexibility of Karmel’s superb talent as a POET & AUTHOR. It’s simplistic, raw, uncut, unconventional & unapologetic which the reader will appreciate. – The Trilla Poet

Through strong use of essential writing elements such as tone and voice, the author’s subjective nature vividly reveals deep yearning and outspoken call for intimacy, affection, as well as copulation – 3 common aspects of a healthy and well-rounded relationship. – Realistic Poetry International

AMAZING!!! Finished in in one hour! Couldn’t stop reading it! The way it makes your mental go to different places is captivating! – Andrew Rogers (on Stiletoo Khronicles)

Author: Purple Circuit