About
Christa Fairbrother
You know the conversation starter where you ask, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" My first answer, as far back as I can remember, was 'I want to be a writer,' or if I trusted you, I'd say 'poet.'
It's been a long time coming, but I can finally say I'm not just a writer but an award-winning author and published poet.
My non-fiction work has focused on applying the principles of yoga in the water.
As a poet, I write about women's experiences, living with chronic illness, and the environment, especially in Florida.
I live in beautiful Tampa Bay, Florida, with my partner and two sons.
I appreciate connecting with you, and I hope my work brightens your days wherever you live.

Poetry Awards
Arc Award of Awesomeness from Arc Poetry
Finalist for the Kari Ann Flickinger Memorial Prize
Finalist for the Leslie McGrath Poetry Prize
Finalist for the Wilder Prize
Henrietta and Mark Kroah Founders Award, Florida State Poets Association
Nominated for a Pushcart Prize twice
Poetry Opportunities
Poetry Reader Fahmidan Journal and Mud Season Review
Resident Sundress Academy for the Arts
Resident Bethany Arts Community
Participant Writers in Paradise
ARC Poetry Award of Awesomeness
Orca Winter 2024
The Resilient Poet Newsletter brings you new poems, critical analysis, discussion around chronic illness and embodied poetry 2 or three times per month.
I'd love to connect with you.

