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Circling Rivers

Circling Rivers is an independent literary press based in Richmond, Virginia, specializing in poetry, creative nonfiction, and literary translation. Inspired by Walt Whitman, the press publishes thoughtfully curated print books distributed through Ingram, alongside its fiction imprint, gertrude m books. Its catalog includes original poetry collections, essays, and notable works in translation. As of September 2026, Circling Rivers is temporarily closed to all unsolicited submissions.

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