Evan J. Peterson (sometimes called Evan Peterson) is an American author, poet, and educator.
Peterson teaches writing and emphasizes that poetry should be performed.[1] His performances have been characterized as "high-art concept-driven"[2] and outrageous.[3] A reviewer for The New York Times named Peterson as being among trendy writers creating apocalypse fiction featuring zombies.[4] Peterson’s poetry often features movie monsters and characters inspired by the final girl trope.[3] Peterson's multidenominational religious background including Jewish, Christian, and Native American faith has influenced his poetry.[5] Peterson was once editor-in-chief of Minor Arcana Press.[6]
In 2017 Peterson released the nonfiction book The PrEP Diaries: A Safe(r) Sex Memoir, published by Lethe Press.[10] The book discusses the drug Truvada, the cultural impact of HIV, and controversial conversations about HIV prevention and safe sex.[11] One reviewer described the book as “an accessible introduction to a complex but unquestionably important moment in our cultural relationship with HIV/AIDS.”[11] In addition to discussing the specifics of pre-exposure prophylaxis with Truvada, the book also discusses “self-care, sex-positivity, and taking control of your own health.”[12]
