Meggie Royer

Meggie Royer is an American writer and artist.

Education She earned a degree in Psychology from Macalester College

Royer's work has appeared in Rib Cage Chicago Literary Machine, Winter Tangerine Review, and Words Dance Magazine. She was nominated several times for the Pushcart prize. Her first poetry collection, Survival Songs, was a finalist for the Goodreads Best Poetry Book 2013.

Royer has worked with several associations in combatting violence against women. She uses writing as a means to spread her advocacy.

Royer writes about sexual assault, violence, mental illnesses, pain and death, and abortion. Healing and recovery are also common themes.

Personal life Royer is inspired by how poignant and moving poet Natalie Erbert writes about trauma. Writing helped her confront and cope with trauma.

Royer's favorite poets include Bob Hicok, Richard Siken and Emily O'Neill.

Books Unrequited (2012) Survival Songs (2013) Healing Old Wounds With New Stitches (2013) Degenerates: Voices for Peace (2015) The No You Never Listened To (2015) Missed Connection (2015)