New Orleanian Valentine Pierce is a spoken word artist, writer and graphic designer. She was the Writer-in-Residence at A Studio in the Woods, 2006. Pierce co-hosted Rhythm & Muse feature/open mic at Berkeley Museum in the early 2000s. Pierce also hosted the WRBH Writer's Forum and produced poetry programs and open mics throughout New Orleans. Recent publication includes the New Orleans Poetry Journal. Her book Up Decatur: Second Edition, was published in 2023 and her debut book, Geometry of the Heart, in 2007. Performances/readings include the 2023 New Orleans Words & Music showcase and 2024 Louisiana Book Festival.