Rock Canyon Poets is a diverse collective of poets representing a wide range of life experiences—from literary journal founders and editors to veterans, business professionals, a playwright, and even a periodontist. Individually, members have earned numerous awards and have been published in magazines, anthologies, journals, chapbooks, and full-length poetry collections. The group also publishes Orogeny, a poetry anthology showcasing the vibrant voices of its members. Together, Rock Canyon Poets delivers work that resonates with immediacy and intimacy—poetry that feels like tin-can messages carried on taut strings, reaching the ears and hearts of every audience.

Co-founded by Bonnie Shiffler-Olsen and Trish Hopkinson in January, 2015, Rock Canyon Poets was established to develop camaraderie among Utah Valley poets, provide consistent workshopping and reading opportunities, and promote the disciplined study of writing poetry as a serious art form. In recent years, the group has expanded to include western Colorado poets, as well as original, out-of-state member poets. Members meet twice a month virtually to inspire each other and workshop poems. Membership is by invitation or portfolio submission only.