about nine lives journal
nine lives aims to cherish its poets just as much as their poetry.
our issues feature nine aotearoa poets who’s writing explores the real world intimacies of creatives across our motu.
each collection is an ecosystem where our people feel cared for, understood and nurtured in their craft.
we hope through reading these poems you gain an understanding of the nine lives who created them.
meet the team -
holly rowsell(she/her) is the founder of nine lives! she is a poet, student, and lover of cherries who lives in te whanganui-a-tara. you can find her work in catalyst, sweet mammalian, and starling, among other journals.
kieran trainor (they/them) is an artist and writer based in te whanganui-a-tara. their work is focused on green spaces, linen, and the devastation that happens in between.
mauatua fa’ara-reynolds (they/them) is a mā’ohi-norf’k writer and tapa maker. they have been published in ōrongohau, turbine kapohau, and Starling, among others. their work is concerned with hybridity and wholeness, and drawing upon ancestral knowledge to bridge that gap.
get in touch!
our inbox is always open! reach out with your burning questions.
ninelivesjournal@gmail.com