Melissa McKinstry Member Member since 2021 Saying the unsayable: caregiving, loss & ekphrasisPoetry Melissa McKinstry hosts poetry and jazz events and curates a Poet Tree in San Diego. Her poetry appears in many journals including Beloit, Adroit, Narrative, and Best New Poets, and was selected for the 2025 New Ohio Review Literary Prize and a 2026 Pushcart Prize. The inaugural writer-in-residence at the Millay House Rockland, she currently serves on their Board and as an alumni ambassador for Pacific University’s MFA program. MelissaMcKinstry.com Send High Five Location: San Diego, CASocial:Blog/web Facebook Instagram Last Updated: 30 Sep 2026 Report this Profile Why are you reporting this profile? Please explain why you are reporting this person' profile. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only