Introduction In reading contemporary poetry, it is rare to be spellbound by a complete, sweeping narrative containing fully formed characters, their clashing and collaborative motivations, and the central mythology that weaves through the story. Full disclosure: I do not go … Continued
Introduction: In my mind, there’s only one comparison to Cowboy Blue Crawford: Roland of Gilead from The Dark Tower series. They both share a wayward quest shot full with grey morals and mythical characters. The difference: Blue’s journey is … Continued
Introduction: Reading this excerpt reminds me of walking the cobblestones of New Orleans when the moon is a coy crescent guide. There is a feeling there I have not found in any other American city. Some vapor rises through … Continued
Your epic is like walking through a forest. There are times when, looking up, you hope you can see sunlight, but are witness to darkness. Each burst of light is fully absorbed when it breaks through the treetops. Lines like … Continued