Elise Gehosky

prose poet, flash memoir, flash fiction, working novelist writing about grief, loss, family dynamics, simple moments in time.

The Strategy

Glitch

The Portal; America Is Burning

Leaving The Portal

Park Fog Dreamscape

The Night Sound

About

Elise Gehosky is inspired by the obscure details of life, family dynamics, music, an dreams. Her expierenes with trauma, anxiety, and isolation have inspired her to create metaphors and allegories that take on their own creative worlds. She writes personal flash memoir pieces, critiques essays, and prose poetry. Her work is known for being "raw, jarring, and real."She is known for blurring the line between illusion and reality. She writes on several themes: love, longing, heartbreak, desire, the complexities of human relationships, manipulation, a specter of consumeristic ideals, and all that make up the human condition.She is currently working on publishing her work and has a few novels in progress.Additionally, her fascination with philosophy, the nature of reality, and the natural world has also inspired her creative endeavors.She aims to create a dreamy atmosphere built on experimental poetic and prose elements, revealing various aspects of society and the interconnectedness of all things.Another focus of her writing is on family and growing up around her grandparents, creating symbols to explain the passage of time, and reflecting on bittersweet moments that stand out from more important milestones. She "has the ability to do a lot with a little." She finds meaning in simple moments. She writes about closeness with her family, their paradoxical dynamics."In a world where we have become obsessed with constantly overstimulating ourselves, this story [Rumble Strips] is a breath of fresh air."
"The theme is that everything has a meaning."She also explores darker themes such as revenge, possession, and the illusion of control.Writing personal diary entries through prose and memoir has branched out into fictional stories where she takes real- life experiences and turns them into their full capacity. A way to explore imaginary worlds further; a way to rewrite her story and direct people’s attention to the world around them- be mindful, present and look up!Every project is a product of moments with people in her life, expressed through different symbols, evolutionary processes, and themes.

You can find Elise's work on her Instagram