We Birth Us is a poetic narrative written by Ophelia Brown, featuring illustrations by Sarah J. Heidelberg. The story follows two lovers, Soleil and Solon, who are separated by memory. Solon has loved Soleil throughout different times and circumstances, even when she cannot remember him....

Bloodletting a Butterfly by Alec B. Hood follows a transcripted encounter between two characters: the Surgeon and the Subject. The Surgeon conducts a formal assessment to decide whether the Subject qualifies for an unspecified but implied operation. Over the course of their conversation, the Surgeon...

A Poetic Language by author Matt Pugh consists of over 90 poems that explore an array of emotional and spiritual themes, drawing from his personal experiences, relationships, and faith. The book opens with dedications to family and dreamers, setting a tone of warmth and encouragement....

Aurochs Maladaptive: New Enamels, New Cameos by Shawn Callaway Hays is a collection of 35 poems that blends mythic imagery with contemporary existential reflection. The collection is inspired by the ancient aurochs, the wild oxen of Europe that were driven to extinction, brought to life...

What is Ikala? A person, a place, a thing…or something else entirely? In Ikala: The Frozen Pond, Joe Trabocco describes it as “the hands of the soul that come to collect you.” This haunting, poetic journey begins with the wonder of childhood and the glow...

Chronicles of the Family Tree is a collection of short stories. Each one begins with a poem dedicated to trees, symbolizing various aspects of family. They talk about topics such as growth, life, and destiny. Then, each story presents a different family dynamic and conveys...

You Were the Music by Barb Shadow is a soul-stirring poetry collection that chronicles the intimate journey of her partner’s battle with cancer and the emotional aftermath of his loss. The book opens on a relatable note, with Shadow sharing a piece by her deceased...

The Canyon by Robert Savino Oventile is a poetic exploration of Eaton Canyon, a natural area in Southern California, brought to life through vivid imagery and lyrical prose. The book is a collection of meditative reflections on the flora, fauna, geology, and human history of...

Wrath of Light by Stephen Hays is a collection of forty-four original poems that tap into the intersections of nature, spirituality, and the human experience in raw and occasionally shocking detail. In “Into Each Of Us…,” a death is wrapped in a merging with the...

La Fête de la Vie is a captivating collection of short stories and poems by Jaqueline Miller Bachar. The narrator is at her favorite restaurant in Paris while her mother is dying of cancer in America. A World War II veteran tries to fulfill the...