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Legacy Book Press, 2021
A memoir in verse, charting the poet’s journey through life.
Split into three parts (“Deep Water”, “Drowning”, and “Swimming”, this collection plunges the reader headfirst into childhood memories and the struggles of coming of age in a sea of mental and emotional turmoil. Heartfelt and deeply touching, these poems are a testament to resilience, reassuring us that no matter the depth of our despair, there is still hope — just above the surface.
Dive in.
Book Review: Book Viral Reviews
“Tremendously powerful…”
BookViral
“An enlightening, original and deeply poignant book about pain and healing…”
The Prairies Book Review
“A brutally honest and evocative account of anxiety and depression in poetry…”
Kirkus Reviews
We may shy away from the shadows of life, but without darkness, there is no light.
Inspired by works of visual art, The Valley of Your Life explores how darkness and light co-exist in beautiful balance, and what each can teach us to enrich the human experience. Embark on a journey from the desert to the valley of our lives through the power of image and word.
See for yourself.
Author interview: Read here
“…mature, deeply thoughtful, intimate renderings of disappointment, of loss, of consternation, each transcribed with an ear for language that’s so sensitive…so memorable, and fully alive.”
Jeffrey Levine, Founder, Artistic Director, and Publisher of Tupelo Press
“…stunning…lyrical and thought-provoking. This book is an achievement. Brava!”
Kristina Marie Darling, author of Daylight Has Already Come
“This collection is a true adventure in poetic form, a journey through art history, and the poems are exquisitely beautiful.”
Lorette C. Luzajic, Founding Editor of The Ekphrastic Review, author of The Rope Artist and Winter in June
While there’s no higher honor for a poet than to connect deeply with our readers, but receiving literary awards and winning poetry prizes like these remind me why poetry matters.
