"Fine lines define/this road map upon my face/a highway of information/stored in each and every turn." Thus begins the title poem of Alicia Winski's, "Running On Fumes." The lines to which the poet refers are hard-won truths, shared with a gritty passion and honesty that makes this collection nearly impossible to put down. If you read these poems and find yourself asking questions like, "How did she know?" and "who let her inside my life?," you are not alone. The experiences of which Winski writes so insightfully are truly universal. From 'Looking Glass': "I've given little to the men/who...

WANDA MORROW CLEVENGER debuts THIS SAME SMALL TOWN IN EACH OF US, a collection of touching short fiction, memoir and poetry recounting small-town life through humor, honesty and clever perspective Clevenger's contemporary and stylistic approach to literature is full spectrum, unique and refreshing. With an ardent voice and journalistic eye Wanda Morrow Clevenger leaves no keen observation unrevealed, no poetic stone unturned. Look for more of her work in the upcoming anthology IN THE COMPANY OF WOMEN

In The Company of Women is an enthusiastic look at the heartfelt dynamics of relationships between women presented in varying forms of poetry, memoir, commentary, quotes and artwork. From laughter to tears, In the Company of Women is a book born of life histories and the journeys taken and navigated by women of wit and wisdom, sass and class. Authors include; Alicia Winski, Amanda LaPera, Annie Brodrick, Annie Hilerio, April Michelle Bratten, Apryl Skies, Barbara Moore, Bina Gupta, Camille Solari, Candice James, Carol Knepper, Carol McAdoo Rehme, Catharine Grasty, Cristina Umpfenbach-Smyth,...

Gloria Wimberley's debut volume of poetry, Dialect of Dahlias, is artistically off-the-beaten path at inky indigo of twilight (where fairies tiptoe and satyrs skip) deep in the ethereal, sylvan recesses of our psyche, a creative forest unto itself. Via her versifying, moonlight can be pure and cleansing, or as painfully incriminating as a brand on flesh. Both the nocturnal and diurnal rhythms of Life are explored in her 3 distinct poetic styles: narrative, surrealistic, and blended--Pick a "Lily" or embrace a "Leper" in her fanciful forest. Serious readers of 21st century poetry will discover...

Actual Tigers, Author William Crawford's second collection of poetry, is a thing of alchemy, more journey than tale. The poems of this collection have a unique pulse and purpose. The keen use of language, musicality and cinematic imagery is articulate and sophisticated. Actual Tigers is more than a book, Crawford has brought to life something far more important than simply writing great poetry. As a storyteller his poems and the overall sentimentality of Actual Tigers unleashes in the reader something imperative and reminds us of the importance of living "In the Depths of Something Good"...

Men in the Company of Women: A Provocative Anthology of Praise & Persuasion, is a surprisingly, candid, honest and cutting edge collective of contemporary literature written by men from across the globe. Each passage is an open door, allowing the reader a glimpse into the psyche of the male gender and the impact of women upon it relayed with cinematic vision etched upon the pages. In often voyeuristic articulation, this compilation of poetry, short stories & memoir present rare perspectives shared by over 100 brilliant male writers. From wicked to wise, this tome reaches daring new vistas of...

...and it happened under cover was compiled as a kind of seduction; a titillating paean to open, honest lovemaking where partners can freely explore without shame or fear. We hope that these poem and prose offerings will entice readers to broaden their sexual horizons. We hope that they will inspire readers to explore shared fantasies where even the deepest, darkest desires can be mutually satisfied without guilt or regret Finally, we hope that they will encourage readers to embrace a new awareness where love can be confidently and joyously exchanged and nourished, brought out from under...

Cristina Umpfenbach-Smyth's harmonies unfold as concise, crystalline miniatures, encapsulating natural states as though a Mary Oliver vision had been distilled for a haiku consciousness. But place her in a vector of discord, whether over breast cancer or the inability of others to forgive, and she will apply that same distillation to searing examinations of exquisitely-defined moments of fear and sorrow. By offering this yin and yang in a single volume of poetry, Umpfenbach-Smyth serves up the ideal balanced diet.
Loring Wirbel/Poet/Journalist