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Olivia Gatwood

Olivia Gatwood is the author of two poetry collections, New American Best Friend and Life of the Party, and the co-writer of Adele’s music video for "I Drink Wine." She has received international recognition for her poetry, writing workshops, and work as a Title IX Compliant educator in sexual assault prevention and recovery. Her performances have been featured on HBO, MTV, VH1, the BBC, and more. Her poems have appeared in The Poetry Foundation, Lambda Literary, and The Missouri Review. Originally from Albuquerque, she lives in Los Angeles.

Olivia Gatwood performs poems from LIFE OF THE PARTY | The Bell House, Brooklyn

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Olivia Gatwood performs poems from LIFE OF THE PARTY | The Bell House, Brooklyn

Books for Tortured Poets

Happy new Taylor Swift album release day to all who celebrate! The Tortured Poets Department has officially dropped, and Swifties are rejoicing. After much speculation about the album’s mysterious library-themed pop-up in Los Angeles, and with Swift’s reputation as a master lyricist, this record is set to be her most literary release yet. While this

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