Dive into the enchanting world of poetry with our curated collections. From classic rhythms to contemporary expressions, explore a diverse array of voices and emotions. Each carefully selected volume promises a journey through the profound beauty of language. Elevate your reading experience and discover the genius of poetry, short-form, and art.
2024:
Recipes From My Garden: Herbs and Memoir Short Prose and Poetry by Nadja Maril
A 2024 National Book Award nominee.
Flash prose, poetry, and essays inspired by her kitchen, garden, and family memories; Nadja Maril’s chapbook, RECIPES FROM. MY GARDEN is a sensual feast for the soul. Drawing upon her life experiences as an artist’s daughter, antiques dealer, journalist, and author; Maril mines simple objects for meaning and creates a lavish buffet.
Recipes From My Garden: Herbs and Memoir Short Prose and Poetry is National Book Award nominee!
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No Ocean Spit Me Out by Gabby Gilliam
A 2024 National Book Award nominee.
Gabby Gilliam’s verse preserves the feel of the summer farm, contrasting its fertile brightness with the struggle between grief and the sudden absence of connection to family and place. Belonging and the struggle to continue remembering clash on the page, while the passion for life’s diverse and tactile experiences dazzle the reader with tantalizing gasps of zucchini, crab apples, and blackberry wine. Each poem gives the reader their own lingering taste of her ghosts. –Kim Malinowski
“No Ocean Spit Me Out” is a captivating debut collection of poetry that delves deep into the intricate tapestry of family dynamics and personal evolution. Within its 30 poems, the collection embarks on a profound journey through the stages of coming of age, navigating the complexities of familial bonds, grappling with organized religion, and ultimately, embracing the essence of self-acceptance.
Each poem in “No Ocean Spit Me Out” serves as a poignant reflection of the human experience, capturing moments of vulnerability, resilience, and growth with eloquence. Through lyrical prose and emotive imagery, Gilliam paints a vivid portrait of the joys and struggles inherent in the process of self-discovery.
Whether you’re seeking solace in the shared experiences of family relationships or searching for introspective insights into the nuances of identity and faith, this collection offers a profound and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition.
No Ocean Spit Me Out is National Book Award nominee!
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The Song of North Mountain by Morgan Golladay
A 2024 National Book Award nominee.
“Sometimes stark, but always beautiful, these free verse celebrations of North Mountain introduce a seasonal sense of environmental transitions to the observer and reader’s eye, with time’s passage changing everything and nothing…Aside from a personal visit to North Mountain, there is no better way of appreciating its beauty, impact, and presence over the eons than through The Song of North Mountain.”
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From the mighty pen of artist and author Morgan Golladay comes The Song of North Mountain, a transformative collection of poetry and art celebrating the famous and mystical North Mountain of Appalachia.
North Mountain, a wildland in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests of western Virginia, has been recognized by the Wilderness Society as a special place worthy of protection from logging and road construction. The Wilderness Society has designated the area as a “Mountain Treasure.”
Morgan Golladay brings her readers to dwell in the reverence of this wonderful wilderness.
Golladay is an award-winning author who was raised on North Mountain and lives in coastal Delaware as a member of a thriving artist and author community. All words and art in this book are by Golladay.
The Song of North Mountain is National Book Award nominee!
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2023:
white noir by Robert Fleming
Get Ready to Experience a Collection That Takes the Form to New Heights!
Hold onto your seats because here comes the poetic whirlwind of 2023!
Old Scratch Press proudly unveils the sensational collection by none other than the avant-garde wordsmith and visual artist, Robert Fleming as we introduce white noir.
Where Art Meets Poetry: Fleming’s creative prowess knows no bounds. He’s a poet who wields images like a maestro conducts a symphony, infusing each verse with a visual narrative that ignites the imagination. Brace yourself for an electrifying literary experience that shatters the boundaries of storytelling.
A Feast for the Mind and the Eyes: white noir is more than poetry; it’s a a tapestry of emotions on paper. Featuring a striking cover designed by the author.
What They’re Saying:
“…you will see and think things you never did.”
Matt Wall, publisher of Poetic Anarchy Press
“Robert Fleming is outrageous and original in word and image.”
Michael Sindler, beat poet laureate of Colorado
“…a raw and curious visual journey through human history.”
Crystal Heidel, author of Still Life in Blood
Owner of Byzantium Sky Press
Foreword by a Luminary: white noir features an insightful foreword by Matt Wall of Poetic Anarchy Press. This collection promises to be a tour de force in the world of contemporary poetry.
Mark Your Calendar: The wait is almost over! “white noir” is scheduled to make its grand entrance in November 2023, and you won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind literary journey.
Secure Your Passage to Poetry’s Future: Preorder your copy today and be among the first to embark on this thrilling ride into the world of Robert Fleming’s white noir. It’s not just a book; it’s an artistic revelation!
Fully illustrated.
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Break in the Field by Ellis Elliott
A 2023 National Book Award nominee.
“A deeply felt collection of candid verse.”
KIRKUS
“Ellis Elliott’s compelling Break in the Field creates associations between humanity, nature, and time that deserve not only individual inspection and appreciation, but spirited discussions about contemporary poetry’s ability to attract and react to life’s events with bigger-picture reflections about growth, freedom, and life lessons.”
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“This gripping, heart wrenching exploration of her inner most thoughts and feelings while caring for her extreme needs stepson, “[whose] brain vessels shattered at birth into a million stars,” are so raw, so deeply forthright, from a place of such compassion, tenderness, and introspection that I found myself tearful many times.”
KARI GUNTER-SEYMOUR
Ohio Poet Laureate and author of
ALONE IN THE HOUSE OF MY HEART
BREAK IN THE FIELD by Ellis Elliott is a captivating and heartfelt poetry collection. Deeply personal, Ellis’ collection looks at the enlightening experience of parenting a profoundly disabled stepson, while simultaneously embracing the other shifts in mid-life.
A 2023 National Book Award nominee title, this outstanding collection is a work you’ll want to revisit time and again.
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Watch for more titles arriving in 2024!
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