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Best Indie Poetry of 2020

FICTION

THE MIRACLE MACHINE

by Matthew Pennock

Uncanny, heart-wrenching, and beautifully crafted poems by an original voice. Full review >

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THE LIQUID BORDER

by Jonathan Reeve Price illustrated by Jonathan Reeve Price

A mournful, beautiful, and original synthesis of word and image. Full review >

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TRACE

by Melanie Figg

Hauntingly beautiful pieces that will leave deep impressions. Full review >

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FICTION

UNEARTH [THE FLOWERS]

by Thea Matthews

A fine collection of works that are rooted in darkness but open in sunlight. Full review >

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FICTION

CATWALK

by Meryl Natchez

Outstanding poetic musings that strike at the very core of human connections and contradictions. Full review >

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