Imposters, by Ivy Rozen

Poetry, chapbook, 40 pages, from Bottlecap Features. Imposters is a fearless and unflinching poetry collection that tears through the illusions of identity, society, and survival. With the raw defiance of punk and the unyielding pulse of revolution, these poems challenge the myths we’re told about heroism, tradition, and belonging. They lay bare the broken systems that try to define us—and the rebellion required to break free. From the stark realism of “Adam” and “Oklahoma” to the biting social commentary in “What Happened to Punk?” and “I Am America”, this collection is a visceral confrontation with both the self and the world. Every page is an unapologetic reckoning—gritty, urgent, and impossible to ignore. This is not poetry that sits quietly. Imposters is for the outcasts, the wanderers, and the ones who refuse to be erased. It speaks to the innate truth of what it means to be American, a country built on blood, sweat, and resistance. If you’ve ever questioned your place in a world that wants to silence you, if you crave poetry that dares to burn down the old to build something new—this book is for you! Ivy Rozen is an Asheville-based poet and free-expression advocate whose work has been published in Fine Art Globe, Chatham Life & Style Magazine, Education NC, Hot Pot Magazine, Penmen Review, Auvert Magazine, and Loblolly Press. While her first business, Ghost Flowers, was formed with the intention of promoting local artists, her second business, Wildweed Gardens, emphasized the importance of preserving nature and wildlife. After her Free Verse residency in Vermont, Ivy studied creative writing with a focus in poetry at Southern New Hampshire University, where she received her undergraduate degree while serving in AmeriCorps. As COVID came and businesses closed, Ivy joined the Chapel Hill Public Arts Commission, and began teaching Cathartic Writing workshops to help her community cope with the changes and uncertainties. She is currently the senior editor of The Black Mountain Press. Find out where Ivy will be performing her poetry next at www.IvyRozen.com