Evan J. Peterson

Author Evan J. Peterson takes a selfie with the PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) pill, Truvada.

Evan J. Peterson (sometimes called Evan Peterson) is an American author, poet, and educator.

Peterson teaches writing and emphasizes that poetry should be performed.[1] His performances have been characterized as "high-art concept-driven"[2] and outrageous.[3] A reviewer for The New York Times named Peterson as being among trendy writers creating apocalypse fiction featuring zombies.[4] Peterson’s poetry often features movie monsters and characters inspired by the final girl trope.[3] Peterson's multidenominational religious background including Jewish, Christian, and Native American faith has influenced his poetry.[5] Peterson was once editor-in-chief of Minor Arcana Press.[6]

Peterson has been sought for comments on HIV issues and PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis),[7] LGBT themes in comics,[8] and The Rocky Horror Picture Show.[9]

The PrEP Diaries

In 2017 Peterson released the nonfiction book The PrEP Diaries: A Safe(r) Sex Memoir, published by Lethe Press.[10] The book discusses the drug Truvada, the cultural impact of HIV, and controversial conversations about HIV prevention and safe sex.[11] One reviewer described the book as “an accessible introduction to a complex but unquestionably important moment in our cultural relationship with HIV/AIDS.”[11] In addition to discussing the specifics of pre-exposure prophylaxis with Truvada, the book also discusses “self-care, sex-positivity, and taking control of your own health.”[12]

Selected works

  • Peterson, Evan J. (2012). Skin job. Seattle: Minor Arcana Press. ISBN 978-0983396611.[13][14]
  • Kovar, Vincent; Peterson, Evan J. (2013). Ghosts in Gaslight, Monsters in Steam: Gay City 5 (1st ed.). Seattle, WA: Gay City Health Project. ISBN 978-1489580146.[15]
  • Peterson, Evan J. (12 November 2014). "The Case for PrEP, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love HIV-Positive Guys". The Stranger. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
  • Peterson, Evan J. (October 2015). "Putting It All the Way In: Naked Lunch and the Body Horror of William S. Burroughs". In Wagner, Wendy N. (ed.). Queers Destroy Horror. Nightmare Magazine. ISBN 978-1517320089.
  • Peterson, Evan J. (30 September 2016). "The Rocky Horror Picture Show and four decades of queer sci fi punk". Boing Boing. Retrieved 26 April 2017.

References

  1. ^ Mills, Stephen S. (19 May 2011). "Joe's Jacket: Interview Series: Evan J. Peterson". Joe's Jacket. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
  2. ^ Byloos, Matty, ed. (15 September 2011). "An Interview With Evan J. Peterson, Poet | Interviewing Evan J. Peterson, Seattle Writer and Poet". Nailed Magazine. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
  3. ^ a b Klassnik, Rauan (20 November 2013). ""Why The Hell Wouldn't I?"– (Talking to Evan J. Peterson)". htmlgiant.com. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
  4. ^ Grimes, William (13 January 2012). "Zombie Poetry Takes On a Life of Its Own". The New York Times. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
  5. ^ Jensen, Marjorie (1 December 2015). "Featured Poet: Evan J. Peterson". Tarot Poetry. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
  6. ^ Martone, Paul (23 September 2014). "Evan Peterson – Minor Arcana Press". latenightlibrary.org. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
  7. ^ Bahler, Kristen (8 March 2017). "This HIV Drug Is Making a Difference. Now Republicans Want to Make It Unaffordable". Time. Archived from the original on March 8, 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
  8. ^ Wiesenthal, Nicole (14 October 2014). "LGBT Comic Book Characters Going Mainstream". South Florida Gay News. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
  9. ^ Wirth, Kennedy (19 October 2016). "A toast! 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' lives on TV, film and stage". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
  10. ^ Peterson, Evan J. (May 2017). The PrEP Diaries: A Safe(r) Sex Memoir. Lethe Press. ISBN 978-1590215791.
  11. ^ a b Zaber, Constance Augusta A. (18 April 2017). "Review of The PrEP Diaries". Foreword Reviews. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
  12. ^ Galassi, Josh (16 April 2017). "'PrEP Diaries' author talks controversy, slut shaming, and how it's more than just a "party drug"". Queerty. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
  13. ^ Herschleb, Amy (18 October 2012). "Skin Job: Evan J Peterson". thefanzine.com. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
  14. ^ "Review: Evan J. Peterson's Macabre Collection of Poetry "Skin Job"". Blorge. 2 October 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
  15. ^ Johnson, William (7 March 2014). "26th Annual Lambda Literary Award Finalists and Winners". Lambda Literary. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2017.