Poetry, Books and Columns


Jesus Never Lived Here

This is my first collection of poetry. It is more of a chapbook and there are very few left. This book contains all my poetry slam winning work and reminisces of living on the Lower East Side of Manhattan before it was all prettied up.

Death is for the Dead

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(also available in Which I Lost a Thousand Pounds)

The Bones of Susan

My second collection of poetry is a conventional book that bridges my life on the street and my life now as a writer, performer and lecturer. These are the poems that inspired people to honor me as Poet Laureate of Bucks Country in 1996.

Dr, Thompson

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In Which I Lost a Thousand Pounds

This is the third collection and it is a memoir / memorial of sorts. It includes all the poems from my one women show, Sex, Cellulite and Large Farm Equipment: One Girls Guide to Living and Dying as well as a section about the people I have lost over the years, my battle with AIDS and a chronic often fatal bleeding disorder.

Binge

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A Positive Life: Portraits of Women Living With HIV

This Book is for everyone. It has been used as a textbook in schools and colleges. The Department of Health in Oregon ordered copies and gave them to doctors and clinics throughout their state.

I have found that it is inspirational to all people faced with life-threatening diseases especially when they are first diagnosed. It helps them to realize that they are not alone and that there are many ways of coping with seemingly hopeless situations.

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The Goddess Within

This a mini book filled with quotes from modern day Goddesses.

On sex:

“ A mutual and satisfied sexual act is of great benefit to the average woman; the magnetism of it is health-giving”
Margaret Sanger

Columns

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"Unreality TV"
January 2004 		"Cash Flown"
December 2002 		"Second Coming"
May 2001 		"A Rage to Age"
February / March 2001
With the TV cameras running, River Huston focuses on her fears-up close and personal... River Huston didn’t care much for money until she had some... AIDS never kept River Huston out of other people’s beds... Having HIV has turned River Huston’s midlife crisis into a piece of cake...
"Petal Pusher"
December 2000 		"How to Be a Sex Goddess"
July 1997 		"Fast Times at Hillsboro High"
June / July 1996 		"Hot for Teacher"
June / July 1995
After escaping the grim reaper, River Huston lets the rage fall and the forgiveness flow... Finding your sexiness is definitely an inside job... River gets expelled for teaching head to the class... A little discipline always puts HIV in perspective...