A NEW BOOK OF POEMS JUST IN TIME FOR THE NEW YEAR

I am happy to announce that my fifth book of poetry titled Nearby Voices: Persona Poems has been published by Bottlecap Press. In this book, inanimate objects tell us their personal narratives and tales of woe. In a persona poem, the author speaks through a voice other than the poet’s own. For example, the speaker may be a historical figure or a cartoon character. The invented voice is part of what pulls us into the poems.

In this collection, the characters whose voices we hear are the objects we see each day in our homes—including our sofa, dining table, and the baby’s crib, and in our neighborhood—such as the grocery store, gas station, and ATM. Each provides a perspective on our everyday lives that we may not have considered until we look at these speakers’ joys, needs, and worries. We learn about the carpet that loves to be vacuumed, the washing machine that’s disgusted by its family’s eating habits, and the stop sign that prides itself on preventing accidents. These poems, told from the point of view of objects we’re not accustomed to “listening” to, are a refreshing look at our everyday lives.

The book is $10 plus shipping and is available only from the publisher at https://bottlecap.press/products/nearfa.

** And don't forget my first four books are still available. Click on the Books page for more information and where to purchase. ** Thank you!