Sam Sax

About the Author

Sam Sax is a poet whose work delves into the raw intersections of desire, addiction, and human vulnerability, often drawing from personal and cultural narratives to illuminate the shadows of the psyche. A recipient of fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference, Sax's poetry has appeared in prestigious outlets such as The New Yorker, Poetry, and Granta. His collections, including 'A Guide to Undressing Your Monsters' and 'Another Last Call: Poems on Addiction and Deliverance,' explore themes of queer identity, recovery, and the grotesque beauty of survival, earning critical acclaim for their unflinching honesty and lyrical precision. Sax resides in Brooklyn, where he continues to teach and write, pushing the boundaries of confessional poetry.