About
Trio House Press
Our Mission
Our mission is to publish poetry and prose that moves, inspires, and encourages connection, empathy, and understanding.
Our Vision
To publish several books of poems and prose annually by emerging and established writers in order to increase the availability of new and diverse literature.
To provide educational materials to promote understanding of literature and its personal and cultural relevance for students and the general public.
To encourage the artistic process of writing poetry and prose.
Trio House Press Staff
Kris Bigalk
Executive Editor and
Publisher
Natasha Kane
Associate Editor and
Production Coordinator
Patrick Werle
Editor and Roadie
Cole Velders
Marketing Intern and Videographer
David Groff
Editor
Heidi Czerwiec
Editor
Denise Low
Editor
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Richard Terrill
Editor
Sophie Baker
Supporting Editor/
Substack Editor
Lili Gourley
Supporting Editor/
Submissions Coordinator
Alliyah Shafer
Supporting Editor
Cynthia Via
Supporting Editor
Samantha V. Hernandez
Supporting Editor
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Bridget Kriner
Supporting Editor
Ani Jones
Supporting Editor
Established in 2012, 40+ Titles Strong: Trio House Press
In 2012, three poets put their heads together and formed a poetry cooperative. This group of poets established Trio House Press. In 2013, the press published its first books, the winner of the Louise Bogan Award: Clay by David Groff, selected by Michael Waters, and the winner of the Trio Award: Gold Passage by Iris Jamahl Dunkle, selected by Ross Gay. As the press grew, it became an independent nonprofit press located in Florida, continuing to publish several books per year.
In late 2022, Kris Bigalk moved into the role of Executive Editor, and the press moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota. Since moving to Minnesota, the press has expanded its mission to include publishing creative nonfiction, introducing the Aurora Polaris Award. The first winner of this award, Lost Found Kept: A Memoir by Deborah Derrickson Kossmann, was published in early 2025.
Other new projects for the press include publishing all books since 2023 in e-book format and expanding our list to include creative writing prompt books, blank journals, and other products appealing to writers. To view our list and read more about all of our titles, click here.
Trio House Press Board of Directors
Chair
Kevin Fenton
Secretary
Steve Woodward
Board Members
Halee Kirkwood
Michael Kleber-Diggs
Rachel Kraus
Maria Burns Ortiz
Esther Porter