VK Press

05/03/2023

“It is an HONOR to care for those who CARED for us." Korie Griggs

What an empowering perspective on being a caregiver from VK Press author, , during our finale of the Suffer Well Series 💜

What was a point in the series in which you felt a shift in perspective?

01/03/2023

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Whether you read Suffer Well: Poems for the Grieving by or joined the Series + Talkbacks moderated by , we want to hear your reflections this week!

We want to know:

*what resonated with you about the book and / or IG Live series,
*how your experience with life changes, loss, and grief was different,
* favorite quote, poem, or takeaway!

We will be limiting each “special guest” to five (5) minutes.

See you soon!

21/02/2023

Suffer Well Series: Being Well has a special guest…

Amma is a professional certified self-love facilitator, meditation instructor & DONA Certified Birth Doula who guides her clients to move in a positive direction.

Join Korie and Shavonne as we discuss how to give yourself permission to simply BE even as you grieve and how Amma uses her intuition to help clients face the challenges that may lie ahead of them.

19/02/2023

“If there's a book that you want to READ, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must WRITE it.” Toni Morrison

14/02/2023

Suffer Well Series: Grieving Well has a special guest…

Writer. Speaker. Creative. Author. Poet. Grief Support Advocate. Rae Karim ignites courage on purpose, for purpose in all she does.

Join Korie and Shavonne as we discuss various types of grief and the work Rae does with her organization, Good Grief Now!™

20/12/2022

“If there's never an end, there's no room for beginnings. After every curtain closes, the lights will always go up again." - an excerpt of 'Showtime' from Suffer Well: Poems for the Grieving by Korie Griggs

19/12/2022

“Somewhere between aching and vigorous moments, we can find healing and hope.” — Shavonne Holton

Suffer Well: Poems for the Grieving by Korie Griggs uses prose to explore the waves and complexity of individual and collective loss.

16/12/2022

Suffer Well: Poems for the Grieving by Korie Griggs uses prose to explore the waves and complexity of individual and collective loss. This teaser is an excerpt from 'Showtime.'

AUTHOR: Korie KP Griggs
FILMED BY: Red August
VENUE: Irvington Vinyl & Books
CREATIVE DIRECTION: Shavonne Lakaye

Suffer Well: Poems for the Grieving by Korie Griggs uses prose to explore the waves and complexity of individual and collective loss. This teaser contains an...

14/12/2022

We LOVE LUH LUV our independent bookstores and are proud to announce that Suffer Well: Poems for the Grieving by Korie Griggs is available at these locations:

*Black Worldschoolers Mobile Bookstore

*Irvington Vinyl and Books

…and through your favorite online retailers including VK Press, Bookshop, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and more!

Pick up your copy of Suffer Well as well as other VK Press titles today!

12/12/2022

“Grief feels like standing on a stage before a sold-out crowd but only noticing the empty seats.” — excerpt from "Showtime"

In this four part series, Korie shares the backstory to selected poems from Suffer Well: Poems for the Grieving. PART 2: Showtime.

READ MORE:

In this four part series, Korie Griggs shares the backstory to selected poems from Suffer Well: Poems for the Grieving. PART 2: Showtime.

12/12/2022

Thanks for the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review!

Suffer Well: Poems for the Grieving received it’s first review on Amazon:

“This book is a capsule of untold love, the process of healing and hurting all at once. Korie poured her heart out in ways I don't think she was even prepared for. I hope the people that encounter this book have the opportunity to experience all emotions in a way that might help them process their own grief. Very beautifully done and designed.”

Congratulations Korie Griggs and cover designer, Nathasa Rae! The intentionality of this project is shining through ✨

12/12/2022

In the spirit of , Shavonne celebrated the launch of Suffer Well: Poems for the Grieving with a cup of…tea 🫖

CONGRATULATIONS KORIE!!!

10/12/2022

Dating Daddy by Shavonne Holton is for women who desire to make meaning of their choices following a devastating breakup or divorce.

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09/12/2022

Bursting at the Seams: A Collection of Poetry by Chantel Massey uses vivid and vibrant imagery as an ode to womanhood as a black woman.

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09/12/2022

nomaD by januarie York is a window seat expedition and a train wreck through intimate poems and essays about one’s quest for true love.

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09/12/2022

Suffer Well: Poems for the Grieving is OFFICIALLY available in both eBook and paperback formats via:

• major retailer sites
• catalog collections for independent bookstores and libraries
• VK Press site
• and much more!

Korie - We are BEYOND happy for you! Your diligence in writing daily, fostering community, and professing your love of coffee were some of the highlights of our publishing experience with you!

Your words will help others who are left speechless by grief and loss.

Thank you for allowing VK Press to facilitate your story! Congratulations 🎉

06/12/2022

…because meetings happen EVERYWHERE!

Since November 2021, and
have met virtually from the car, crib, and last week we met while Shavonne got sushi 😆

Catch Korie, Shavonne, and our Managing Editor (.and.toniq) this week as we take our publishing meeting LIVE on IG!

05/12/2022

IT’S LAUNCH WEEK!

We’re in the process of shipping preorders for Suffer Well: Poems for the Grieving by Korie Griggs!

Tag both Korie ( ) and VK Press ( ) as you unbox 📦

Thank you for shopping Small, shopping Local, shopping Women!

01/12/2022

Here’s your book: Signed, sealed, delivered!

When you order books via the VK Press website, they are signed by the authors. It is our way of showing appreciation to you for shopping a small, woman-owned business!

These autographs will one day be worth millions 😉

Signing Party for:
Suffer Well: Poems for the Grieving
by 🖊️

30/11/2022

“I owe my life to a man who wore overalls everyday…” — excerpt from "Overall Paw"

Korie KP Griggs shares the backstory to selected poems from Suffer Well: Poems for the Grieving. PART 1: Overall Paw.

Read More: https://www.vkpresses.com/blog/overall-paw

26/11/2022

“It hurts to know I couldn’t save you; that I couldn’t love you into remission or love you out of depression.”
— from "What Hurts?"

Suffer Well: Poems for the Grieving

Author: Korie Griggs
Cover Design: Nathasa Rae

Mo(u)rning Mug available at www.vkpresses.com

25/11/2022

"It hurts to know I couldn't save you; that I couldn't love you into remission or love you out of depression." Korie Griggs, Suffer Well
(VK Press, 2022)

https://www.vkpresses.com/authors/korie-griggs

24/11/2022

‘Twas the day ‘fore Thanksgiving, when Red August filmed. Suffer Well gave the words and Korie wrote all them.

…or something like that 😆

As we enter this holiday weekend and holiday season, we want to thank our growing list of collaborators who are helping to make the launch of Suffer Well: Poems for the Grieving a success…

Author: Korie Griggs
Editor: Manon Voice
Interior Design: Sylvia “Ess McKee” Rivers
Cover Design: Nathasa Rae
Managing Editor: Niquila Johnson

MUA: Candice Jackson
Photographer: Sarah de Rueda
Videographer: Red August
Video Venue: Irvington Vinyl & Books

BTS Village & Footage: Terin
Marketing Assets: Brittany Marcus
Logistics Coordinator: Chiffon Warner
T-Shirt Printing: ROCKaBLOCK

Creative Direction: Shavonne Holton

THANK YOU SO MUCH ☺️

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family as well!

With Love,
“Your Favorite Poet’s Favorite Publisher”
Shavonne Holton, VK Press

23/11/2022

Meet Manón Voice, Editor of Suffer Well: Poems for the Grieving by

Indianapolis native Manón Voice, has become a trusted voice in the the arts and activism community. Manón expresses her passions through her work as a Poet, Hip-Hop Emcee, Speaker, Educator, and advocate for Social Justice. Manón Voice strives to amplify the richness of the human narrative through workshops, public speaking, performance, poetry commissions, collaborations, and more!

More than anything, Manón and VK Press founder, Shavonne attended and graduated from Arsenal Technical H.S. in…(clears throat).

23/11/2022

From concept to cover design!

Learn more about Korie Grigg’s vision for the cover of Suffer Well: Poems for the Grieving and how Nathasa Rae made it come true!

📸 Sarah de Rueda
& photos from Korie Griggs

17/11/2022

Suffer Well: Poems for the Grieving by Korie Griggs uses prose to explore the waves and complexity of individual and collective loss.

LEARN MORE: https://www.vkpresses.com/authors/korie-griggs

📸 Sarah de Rueda

09/11/2022

May 2017 - and VK Press founder, , celebrate the first release from our imprint!

2022 - Ess has designed 75% of the works published by VK Press including the interior design for our next release Suffer Well: Poems for the Grieving by .

We love our Ess!

07/11/2022

Suffer Well Care Packages are LIVE!

You can now preorder Korie Grigg’s debut book, Suffer Well: Poems for the Grieving with a comfy tee!

Available until November 18th at https://www.vkpresses.com/shop/p/suffer-well-self-care-pkg