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Cover art for NOTES TO THE BELOVED
INDIE
Released: Jan. 15, 2012

"Not a perfect collection--but it comes close."
Bitting (Good Friday Kiss, 2008, etc.) returns with earthy, adventurous and existential free verse. Read full book review >
Cover art for IN SEARCH OF THE SELF AND ETERNITY
INDIE
Released: Feb. 9, 2012

"This eclectic assemblage of topics--encompassing the self, God, spirituality and eternity--is a worthy read, especially for those feeling lost and disconnected."
Through poetry, Chowritmootoo (Conscience, 2008) inspects several facets of eternity, emotion and human interaction. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE PLIGHT OF GRIEVANCE
INDIE
Released: March 7, 2012

"Fiery self-indulgence glowing in the darkness."
Martinez's debut volume of poetry introduces his alter ego, WolfSaint. Read full book review >
Cover art for 100 THOUGHTS FROM ONE MIND
INDIE
Released: April 3, 2012

"A heartfelt collection of poetry in need of further development and editing."
Obanigba's debut book of poetry juxtaposes lighthearted fancy and crippling self-doubt. Read full book review >
Cover art for ON A WIRE
INDIE
Released: April 3, 2012

"Slight poems with flashes of splendor but lacking real power."
This slim volume of poems explores the writer's experience, using images and themes from nature. Read full book review >
Cover art for I'VE ALWAYS BEEN A DANCER
INDIE
Released: April 5, 2012

"An inspirational celebration of the joys, meanings and challenges of senior life in LA."
A debut book of inspirational poems by a Los Angeles elder. Read full book review >
Cover art for NOT YET
INDIE
Released: May 1, 2012

"A sharp, luminescent examination of a woman in decline."
Poet Slatkin (A Woman Milking, 2006, etc.) explores the years she spent caring for her elderly mother. Read full book review >
Cover art for TO HEAR THE FALCONER: SONG AND PROPHECY FOR THE TIME OF WAR, WANT, AND WARMING
INDIE
Released: May 13, 2012

"A well-written book of verses for the thoughtful Christian reader."
Webber offers spiritual verses about what he sees as man's destructive avarice and the hope that man can heal himself and the world through faith. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE BOOK OF POEMS AND CONVERSATIONAL TRIGGERS
INDIE
Released: June 11, 2012

"A small treat that poetry-lovers can finish in one sitting."
A author juxtaposes poetry and lists of conversational icebreakers in his collection of light verse. Read full book review >
Cover art for BETWEEN EDEN AND THE OPEN ROAD
INDIE
Released: June 23, 2012

"Overall, a striking collection of portraits, human interactions, and incidents that draw the magnificent quirks of life from mundane daily practice."
Poet Philip Gaber builds a collection of poems that cover a span of human emotions, from despair to anger, grace, hope, and often painful self-reflection. Read full book review >
Cover art for POETRY FROM THE DESERT FLOOR
INDIE
Released: Aug. 11, 2012

"Patient, honest investigations of the places where external environment and personal identity clash and reshape one another."
Philosophical, narrative free verse on life in the desert. Read full book review >
Cover art for LUSCIOUS
INDIE
Released: Aug. 15, 2012

"A collection that will demonstrate either the limitations or the possibilities of flash fiction, depending on the reader's perspective."
When you'd rather have a quick shot of fiction than linger over a long tale, knock back one of these 20 very short stories--plus one artwork--on love, sex, and relationships. Read full book review >