Author Evan J. Peterson takes a selfie with the PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) pill, Truvada.
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]
Kovar, Vincent; Peterson, Evan J. (2013). Ghosts in Gaslight, Monsters in Steam: Gay City 5 (1st ed.). Seattle, WA: Gay City Health Project.
ISBN978-1489580146.[15]
Peterson, Evan J. (October 2015). "Putting It All the Way In: Naked Lunch and the Body Horror of William S. Burroughs". In Wagner, Wendy N. (ed.).
Queers Destroy Horror. Nightmare Magazine.
ISBN978-1517320089.