a North Florida poet whose work draws on her experiences as a mixed woman in America. Her writing often tackles topics of politics, race, sex, and identity. She has written three collections of poetry and one short story and essay collection.
“Dakota’s masterful poetic language is woven into each story and essay. I found myself floating through time reading her essays, and completely engulfed in each story. Her fiction was haunting with a touch of realism, and her essays were relatable, inspiring, and raw.
— Madeline A Windsor, Amazon review of In the Attic
REVIEWS OF IN THE ATTIC
“I'm not normally the type to highlight and underline a book so fervently. But I had no choice but to mark this book up. The words have this ability to transport you into its self. Such a raw and beautiful book. I need to go a
— Kat, Goodreads review of In the Attic
“A beautiful and haunting collection by a soulful wordsmith.
— Stephen Stokes, Goodreads review of Edge of Stardust
“If you like poetry that evokes deep emotion and makes you want to brush up on your ancient mythology, then you will find this book in her collecti
— Yolanda, Amazon review of From a Vein of Lapis Lazuli
Dakota Boyer’s work has previously been featured in Elan Literary Magazine, the Blooms Art Show, ArtWork(ers) United, (a) River Rising:
Across stories and essays, Dakota Boyer explores the question of what defines us as humans through the things we carry, stored in our own attics. Here, we witness a woman who has trouble sharing her home with a ghostly presence, a man fighting against time, a young boy’s quest for something lost, and the author unpacking memories of childhood, racism, and identity.
In Dakota Boyer’s debut poetry collection, she explores love, betrayal an
In her second collection, Dakota Boyer explores politics, race, humanity, relationships and the self with an electric, yet reflective voice. She invokes the stories of the past, in the hope they remind us how to be.
In Dakota Boyer’s third collection of poetry, she explores the relationship
“A thought-provoking, heartbreaking, yet sweet, blend of nonfiction and fiction tied together with a great sense of humor
— Rebel Readers Florida
“Relatable in ways I wouldn't have imagined
— Celia E. Ochoa, Author of Row Your Boat Cuban Refugee
You can find her books locally at Femme Fire Books, Happy Medium Books, Present Tense Books, and both Chamblin’s locations.
I am Pythia
coming 8.6.2025