A.A. Vincent is a distinguished author, writer, and editor with a profound impact on the literary landscape. Holding a Master’s in Writing from the University of San Francisco, Vincent is the author of Person, Perceived Girl (Barrow Street Press, 2022). In addition to their literary achievements, they have seamlessly transitioned into the role of a seasoned program and events coordinator within the arts.

With a career spanning over a decade, Vincent's expertise encompasses various realms, including publishing, academia, and education. Their multifaceted talents extend to consultancy for creative and social media brands, where she has thrived as a content editor for past five years. Notably, Vincent has held coveted contracts as a culture editor with publishing giants Penguin Random House and HarperCollins Publishers, showcasing a keen focus on culture, history, literature, and identity. The pinnacle of their editorial journey was marked by the impactful collaboration with Bretman Rock on his book, where she skillfully navigated editing for cross-cultural American influences and identities.

Vincent's literary footprint extends far beyond the editorial desk, with poetry gracing the pages of esteemed publications such as Santa Clara Review and West Trestle Review. Their work has also found a home in anthologies like Write Now! SF Bay, Essential Truths: The Bay Area in Color (2021), and platforms including MumberMag, Black Bird Press News & Review, Foglifter Press, and The San Franciscan. Engaging essays penned by Vincent have found a place in renowned publications across the country.

A luminary on the literary circuit, Vincent has been featured prominently at events such as Litquake, as a guest on Spectrum Publishing Print and Internet Workshop, and as a standout reader of “The Black Poet’s Imagination” hosted by the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive in '22. Their influence extends to being a featured reader in the Living Room Series & Salon. More recently, Vincent assumed the role of Guest Editor for Foglifter Press for Issue 8.2, was showcased in The San Franciscan, and contributed a recorded poem, “A Meditation, Movement,” to the prestigious Bay Poets series on KALW. Residing in the Bay Area, Vincent continues to be a driving force in shaping the narrative of contemporary literature.

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