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Mud Water Will Rise

Mud Water Will Rise is an unraveling of the beauty and complexities of Southern living. This collection of poetry comes from a fresh and relatable perspective, transcending mere observation to offer a deeply personal and thought-provoking exploration of the American South. From biscuits and gravy to ghostly lore and Southern heritage, Mud Water Will Rise reveals the admirable aspirations of an often misunderstood region. However, there is also a deeper and often unspoken dimension to this cultural tapestry. Chelsea Chatts’ Mud Water Will Rise ventures into less-charted waters, fearlessly addressing the entrenched social issues and systemic problems that continue to plague America’s Southern states.

While quintessential Southern charm is the stuff of legends and lore, Mud Water Will Rise captures the essence of Southern identity in all its incarnations. Through the lens of community and culture, this book of lyrical poetry illustrates the unwavering resilience and pride that define what it means to be a Southerner in the 21st Century.

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Launching Spring 2025

Salt Air to Mud Water

In the anticipated follow-up to Mud Water Will Rise, Chelsea Chatts presents a new collection of poetry that continues to delve into the profound and complex themes of life, love, and the quest for home as she makes her journey from California to Tennessee.

Salt Air to Mud Water navigates the often turbulent waters of existence, capturing the raw emotions and intricate experiences that shape our journey. Through evocative verses and vivid imagery, this collection explores how the healing powers of salt air can soothe the soul and transform the muddiest moments into pathways of self-discovery and resilience.

Meet the Author

As a child, Chelsea always had two things in her hands: the latest book she was reading and her journal. Chelsea’s love of storytelling started at a young age and paved the path for her schooling as she graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in English Literature. As she earned her degree, Chelsea dipped her toes into the editorial world working as an Editorial Intern at one of the Bay Area’s most loved publications, Diablo Magazine. Simultaneously, she also  served as a Contributing Editor at the Berkeley Fiction Review. After graduating, Chelsea was unexpectedly whisked into the Technology industry where she utilized her creativity and communication skills for innovative startups, Fortune 500 corporations, and small local businesses. That is, until 10 years later… when she returned to her first love: writing.

Now an Author & Content Creator, Chelsea is inspired to share her love for Southern culture and use her voice to advocate for environment preservation, women’s rights, and child safety & education across the South. In April 2024, Chelsea debuted the first edition of her Southern poetry collection, Mud Water Will Rise. This raw piece of literature explores the beautiful aspects of Southern living including the wondrous landscape, creole cuisine, ghostly haunts, and most importantly, the Southern community. However, it’s not all biscuits and gravy. In fact, Chelsea spills the (not-so-sweet) tea, digging into uncomfortable topics that are in dire need of conversation to create sustainable change for an equitable South. 

With a four-part poetry collection in the works, Chelsea has republished Mud Water Will Rise with a complete collection of poems in 2024. Readers can expect three poetry books to follow, each examining the beauty and complexities of the South and American culture at large. In addition, she has a few other literary surprises along the way. Stay tuned!

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Walnut Branch Volume 1
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Superchargers Podcast Feature: Community with Poet – Chelsea Chatts

Chelsea Chatts is a Southern author and Chattanooga content creator dedicated to sharing the beauty and complexities of living in America’s Southern states.

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September 26, 2024 No Comments
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Help Us Make Waves: Join the Mud Water Will Rise Launch Team

Come one, come y’all!

I’m thrilled to share some exciting news with you—my upcoming book of Southern poetry, Mud Water Will Rise, is almost here! This collection is the first in a four-part series that delves into the heart and soul of Southern culture, and I can’t wait for you all to experience it.

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Unveiling Mud Water Will Rise: My Journey Through Southern Poetry and Political Reform

Hey y’all,

Chelsea Chatts here and I’m thrilled to share some exciting news with you: my upcoming poetry collection, Mud Water Will Rise, is on the horizon! This book is close to my heart, and I can’t wait for you to experience it this Fall.

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August 21, 2024 No Comments
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chelsea.chatts

author & chief people officer @tempestpress.books
poetic aesthetic, spilled thoughts✍🏼
& london fogs ☕️ #romantizeyourlife
read 𝒎𝒖𝒅 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒆

This is truly such a fun way to explore one of my This is truly such a fun way to explore one of my favorite parks in Chattanooga: By reading poetry! 📖🌿

@rhymenchatt is a poetry organization here in Chattanooga whose goal is to “provide a safe place where poetry is shared and discussed and people are valued.” Their poetry pathway does just this!

There are 12 signs throughout the park that feature poems from local writers. All you have to do is find a sign (or follow the map to find them), scan the QR code, and a poem will pop up! 

I loved getting to read other writer’s poetry on a beautiful day at the park. Let’s get more poetry in parks! 🌳

#chattanooga #chattanoogaart #chattanoogaliving #poetrycommunity #localwriters #poetryisnotdead #poetssociety #chattanoogalocal
This past month has been full, in some of the best This past month has been full, in some of the best ways. 

In the last month, I’ve…

⁍ Traveled cross country from California to TN 
⁍ Wrapped up final documentation and project management processes for Tempest Press, the publishing company I’ve co-founded with my amazing business partner @mavmalone
⁍ Onboarded a new client for my people success business
⁍ Took a trip to Tennessee’s capital to process Italian Dual Citizenship paperwork
⁍ Started a new health regiment to rein in my autoimmune disease 

It’s been a lot of forward motion. A lot of transition. But in between the checklists and transitions, there’s been joy. Small, quiet, grounding moments that remind me this is what it’s all about.

This is your reminder: Growth doesn’t always have to be loud. Sometimes it’s happening exactly where you are. Don’t miss all the little moments in between. 🌿 

#lifeofawriter #growingseason #romanticizeyourlife #authorlife
An ode to Southern summers. It’s a season where An ode to Southern summers.

It’s a season where everything is coming to life.
Vacations take precedence. Work slows.
We trade our routines for rivers, wine-stained picnic blankets, and a few extra minutes of golden light.
Something about this time of year restores us—
Pulls us closer to nature, to each other, and to ourselves.

I love these Southern summers, oh so much. 🌿

#southernsummer #amwritingpoetry #poemoftheday #womanpoet #poetrybyme
This little love note is a follow up to my Mud Wat This little love note is a follow up to my Mud Water Will Rise poem, “June Bug Blooms.” This is dedicated to everyone and anyone who’s fought to flourish in an unfamiliar environment. This love poem is for you… the ones who choose to bloom Despite the Absence of Sunlight. 

Y’all make this crazy, chaotic life all the sweeter…❤️  

#mudwaterwillrise #ahaikuforyou #junebugblooms #amwritingpoetry #poetrybook #poetsofinstagram
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