To promote my reading at St. Francis University on Friday, February 13, 2026 at St. Francis University in Loretto, I was able to appear on Fox 8 News Now with host KC O’Day. Time on…
To promote my reading at St. Francis University on Friday, February 13, 2026 at St. Francis University in Loretto, I was able to appear on Fox 8 News Now with host KC O’Day. Time on…
My second poetry collection Saturday Night on Earth is live and in the world as of today, November 17, 2025. A million thanks to Alien Buddha Press for believing in me again. Saturday Night on…
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On Sunday, November 3rd (the Steelers aren’t playing) at 12:15 at Cider & Plants Greenhouse CO-OP at 557 Greenfield Ave, in Pittsburgh I’ll be reading with Nina Padolf and Deena November. I also have other…
I’m super excited to share that I have 3 poems in The Gulf Tower Forecasts Rain, which is available for pre-order now! The Gulf Tower Forecasts rain is a collection of Pittsburgh poems by Pittsburgh…
I’m proud to say that I’m in the new issue of Trailer Park Quarterly. You really should read the whole thing, there are some amazing poets in this issue. However, if you want to skip…
Admittedly, I’m terrible at updating this website. I did however start an Instagram account for my writerly pursuits, so please follow me at MattUssiaWrites on Instagram. Also, my CrapCam Photoblog is back from Windows driver…
I just wanted to announce that I will be reading as part of the book launch for Charlie Bryce’s new book, Miracles that Keep Me Going at Riverstone Books on Thursday, September 14th at 7PM.…
For anyone who missed out and wants to see or hear my part of a fantastic reading, or for anyone who was there and wants to relive the magic, I have for you an audio…
Hello everyone, I have three quick things to share with you: First, I will be reading at White Whale Books on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 as part of the legendary Hemmingway’s Summer Poetry Series with…