John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

A stirring ode to the elements, emotion, and experimental expression, Body of Water by Fay Mtn is a dynamic experience as much as it is a collection of poetry and musing. Cyclical rhythms of language tease out ideas about the corporal body, our connection to nature, and the vast experience of being alive, while the post-modern execution of these pieces forces readers to slow down, and absorb the poet’s words and energy. Laced with unforgettable lines and powerful imagery, this brief journey is at once gripping and meditative, leaving the reader with a renewed appreciation for the sacred nature of […]

A rhapsodic stream of language, observation, and reflection, Shadow Reel by Clive Gresswell is a prose poem like few others. In a work where sound, flow, and rhythm are often more important than linguistic substance, the reading experience becomes hypnotic and engaging, as the poet leaps from subject to scene to thought to tangent in entirely unpredictable patterns. Enlisting unexpected imagery to create a jaggedly poetic landscape, this post-modern offering is a manifesto of imagination, peppered with striking commentary and clever turns of phrase that impress and enthrall.

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A soul-elevating read about compassion, caregiving, and sacrifice in countless forms, If I Die Before I Wake: A Caregiver’s Journey by Eli Shaw is a heart-rending and revitalizing memoir. Penned as a series of reflective essays on his diverse roles in providing support and love for people around the world – both in his personal and professional pursuits – this isn’t a chronological report of Shaw’s life so much as a philosophical and experiential collage. Regardless of the decade or crisis, from AIDS and drug abuse to cognitive disabilities and systemic racism, Shaw has been in the thick of societal […]