Hard and Glad Paperback by Amelia Ada

Product Details

• Publisher: DOPAMINE/Semiotext(e) (2026-10-13)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 160 pages
• ISBN-13: 9781635902969
• Item Weight: 198.45 grams
• Dimensions: 20.47 x 13.64 x 1.17 cm

A book-length poem which details the urgency of a queer marriage's dissolution, written in real time.

Full of eros both bitter and sweet, poet Amelia Ada spins a lyric twist on the tradition of the trans coming-out novel. Written in real time from the midst of a queer marriage’s death spiral, Hard and Glad traces an arc of self-revelation in an epic poem marked by unflinching candor, dark humor, and grace. A powerful debut by a fresh and fearless new poetic voice.

About the Author

Amelia Ada's writing has appeared widely in journals including ZYZZYVA, Boston Review, Denver Quarterly, Southwest Review, and West Branch. She holds a Ph.D. in Literature and Creative Writing from the University of Southern California. She co-hosts the podcast You Shouldn’t Let Poets Lie To You.