Pegasus
The literary journal of the Kentucky State Poetry Society
Pegasus is the official poetry journal of the Kentucky State Poetry Society, dedicated to showcasing the diverse voices of poets across the Commonwealth and beyond. Published bi-annually in Spring and Fall, Pegasus features selected works highlighting a range of styles from traditional forms to free verse and experimental poetry.
Committed to fostering literary expression, Pegasus seeks poetry that is evocative, thought-provoking, and rich in language. Each issue reflects the depth and creativity of our poetry community, offering a space for both emerging and established poets to share their work.
Our Editors
Jon Thrower (1973-2025)
Jon Thrower was the editor of Pegasus from 2020-2025.
Jon has been active in underground publishing since the late 1980s, working as an editor for small presses like Ligature, The Legendary, and Univocal Publishing. He edits Pegasus for the Kentucky State Poetry Society and contributes to Workhorse, focusing on LexPoMo and Yearling. A writer, artist, musician, and educator, he lives in Lexington with Karen, Merdle, and a 1965 Ludwig Club Date drum kit in Champagne Sparkle.
Susanna (Suz) Spearman-Orlando
Susanna (Suz) Spearman (they/she) is a queer, Appalachian poet originally from South Carolina. They received their MFA from EKU’s Bluegrass Writers Studio. Susanna has poems in West Trade Review, Still: The Journal, Untelling, Meow Meow Pow Pow and others. They were the 2023 winner of the BGWS Emerging Writer Award for Poetry and they’re a full-time Humanities Instructor teaching ESL/ English at Bluegrass Community and Technical College.
Deidra White
Deidra White, a Lexington native and 2024 UK MFA graduate, is an aspiring Affrilachian Poet and BCTC English instructor whose work explores Black womanhood and the ties between past and present. She is a multi-award-winning writer, earning the 2022 Farquhar Award for Poetry, the 2023 MFA Nonfiction Award for DUCK, the 2024 Broadside Poetry Contest for When They Came, and others. She wrote and voiced UK’s commercial spot airing during all basketball games.
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