Phil Fletcher-Stokes (Independently Published)
Phil Fletcher-Stokes’ Dying of Lassitude and Ennui is a candid exploration of the manifold frustrations and ironies that punctuate the twilight years of life delivered in a unique poetic voice. Though the book may appear heavy with personal lament, it sparkles with a piercing humor that offers readers both introspection and entertainment. Through loosely connected essays and poetic utterances, Fletcher-Stokes employs various stylistic devices, particularly wit and satire, to reflect on aging, isolation, and the human condition. The book's struc...
Lillie Diaz (Atmosphere Press (December 10, 2024))
Bold & Chosen by Lillie Diaz is a deeply moving collection of poetry, stories, and personal essays that explore themes of faith, perseverance, identity, and redemption. Diaz's work is imbued with raw honesty and authenticity, which makes it compelling and relatable to readers who have struggled with similar struggles in their own lives—the themes of the book center around spiritual awakening and the transformative power of faith. The author’s dedication to her Father and the reflection on her relationship with God are the bedrock of the ent...
P.S. Glyckherr (Atmosphere Press)
P.S. Glyckherr's poetry collection, I Believe, and Jesus Knows! resonates deeply with themes of faith, love, hope, and the profound connections among family and friends. This collection offers a heartfelt tribute, particularly to the author's daughters and future generations, weaving threads of personal experience with universal truths. The poems reflect a rich canvas of emotions, highlighting the beauty in life's fleeting moments, the struggles of personal loss, and the healing power of love and faith. Glyckherr's work delivers vivid imagery a...
PS Conway (Literary Revelations)
PS Conway’s exquisite poetry collection Echoes Lost in Stars delivers a transcendent journey through a constellation of themes, prominently highlighting love, loss, and existential reflection. Each section—Sun, Sun (light), Star (light), and Stars—invites the reader to contemplate the intricate back-and-forth between the celestial world and human emotion, akin to the works of John Keats. One of the most compelling aspects of Conway's work is his expert use of vivid imagery and symbolism that lends depth to the reader's experience. For instance,...
PS Conway (Literary Revelations)
Echoes Lost in Stars by PS Conway is a poetic journey that explores the human experience through its connections with nature, mythology, and love. The poetry collection is imbued with captivating imagery that appeals to the senses and insightful lines illuminating readers' imaginations. This profound, powerful, and extensive collection of poems is uncannily precise and beautifully tuned. It is also direct and infused with metaphorical language, giving it a universal appeal. The imagery is striking, exciting readers in unspeakable ways. In ''Ear...
PS Conway (Literary Revelations)
Echoes Lost in Stars by PS Conway is an exceptional collection of poetry that beautifully illustrates how the author’s mind works, featuring streams of emotions, bursts of insights, and experiences that underline the speaker’s humanity. Elegant, profound, and utterly captivating, these poems of varying lengths and styles examine different themes — the love for nature, loneliness, and solitude, love and loss, humanity and the beauty of human encounters, and much more. Conway’s diction is deceptively simple, but the thoughts are profound, and a m...
Mari-Carmen Marin (Shanti Arts LLC (April 30, 2024))
The Valley of Your Life: Ekphrastic Poems by Mari-Carmen Marin is a poignant, poetic exploration that interweaves personal reflections, historical pain, and a deep appreciation for the arts. Each section, titled after visual art pieces, is a launching point for an introspective examination of life’s many facets—from love and solitude to trauma and healing. This intricate canvas of imagery and emotion highlights the profound connections between poetry and visual art, inviting readers to see the world through a dual lens. “The Dance of Life,...
Travis Hupp (Atmosphere Press)
Sin and I by Travis Hupp is an evocative collection of poetry that explores the nuanced intersections of faith, rebellion, and self-acceptance within a context marked by personal and societal turmoil. Split into thematic sections—Anger, Politics, Metaphysical, Despair, Hope, and Love—Hupp’s work is a dynamic journey navigating through raw emotions and profound reflections. Hupp’s style is marked by raw, unfiltered language and vivid imagery that encapsulate the complex nature of his experiences and observations. The author’s direct and oft...
A. Keith Carreiro (Copper Beech Press)
Send Down the Master in Person: Reflections on Adolf Eichmann by A. Keith Carreiro is a trailblazing tribute to the generation that fought against the atrocities of Nazi Germany. Carreiro's work is an annotated narrative that examines the depths of Adolf Eichmann's role in orchestrating the Holocaust while also paying homage to those who fought against such unspeakable evil. Written from the perspective of a fictitious Mossad agent involved in Eichmann's capture, the work paints a vivid portrait of the horrors unleashed by the Nazis and th...
Rashid Osmani (Independent Publishing, Amazon)
Short Poems, Long Tales by Rashid Osmani is a collection that transcends the traditional boundaries of poetry, offering readers a thought-provoking journey through nuanced experiences of the personae. Through succinct verses, Osmani explores themes of love, loss, introspection, and the human condition with a reflective and evocative voice. In “Pet People,” Osmani muses on the symbiotic relationship between humans and their pets, exploring the shades of companionship and the pursuit of love. He captures the bittersweet reality of seeking solace...
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