Annastacia Stegall Released Book Tears, Bra, and All
The author is scheduled to hold two upcoming events in Des Moines to promote her new poetry and essay collection.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Books
Live Poll
Do you prefer books that include interactive, physical elements over traditional reading experiences?
Author Annastacia Stegall has released her new book, Tears, Bra, and All, published by Girl Noise Press. The work blends poetry with personal experiences and childhood games, incorporating unique elements like paper dolls and fortune tellers.
Why it matters
Stegall wrote the collection to process personal experiences from a decade ago and ensure her perspective was heard. The project serves as an experimental reflection, utilizing research and mapping to explore themes established during her MFA studies.
The collection spans a decade of development since the author began themes during her MFA program. It features multimodal design elements including screen-printed T-shirts and physical games.
The players
Annastacia Stegall
She is the author of Tears, Bra, and All who currently resides in Spokane, Washington.
Girl Noise Press
This is the publisher responsible for releasing the new collection.
The details
The book features a paper doll on the cover and includes references to Charlotte Perkins Gilman's Herland. Stegall utilized mapping and research to construct the lyric essay portions of the text.
Timeline
2022 marked the year Stegall began developing themes during her MFA program.
October 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. is the scheduled author appearance at Beaverdale Books.
October 16, 2026, at 5 p.m. is the Poetry Art Night event at DSM Flea.
Industry Dynamics
Stegall's work follows a trend of small-press authors who integrate classical feminist literature like Charlotte Perkins Gilman's Herland into contemporary lyric essays. This approach positions indie writers to bridge historical literary scholarship with modern experimental formats.
Readers in Des Moines can attend the launch event at Beaverdale Books or participate in the Poetry Art Night at DSM Flea. These events provide direct access to the author and the physical multimodal components of her new book.
The takeaway
Stegall's work demonstrates how personal processing can be transformed into an experimental and tactile reading experience. Readers can implement her method of using research and mapping to better organize their own creative writing projects.
Further reading
For more information on the local literary scene, visit Des Moines Books.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Little Village.
Live Poll
Do you prefer books that include interactive, physical elements over traditional reading experiences?
