Forthcoming in January 2027 from The Northeast Coast: A captivating, dizzying, and deeply personal poetry collection, Tonight I Am the Moment is an affirmation of queer and nonbinary identity and self-expression. From the opening unconventional crown of sonnets to the final section’s tender, lyrical free verse, Ernest carries us from the beaches of their Rhode Island hometown to the pulse of gay clubs and rave mosh pits; from warm family memories to lonely bedrooms; from deafening inner noise to aching quiet—before returning us to the solace of the pond and the gentle recognition of self.
Alive with sonic play, inventive forms, and imagery that moves from wild and dreamlike to strikingly clear and luminous, this is a book that draws you close—inviting you to feel, to dance, to stay.
Stay tuned for updates; pre-orders begin in October 2026!
Caelan Ernest 