A review of Chris Belcher’s memoir, “Pretty Baby.”
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All articles filed in Jessica Blandford
Jessica Blandford (she/her/hers) graduated from Queens University of Charlotte North Carolina in May of 2020 with an MFA in fiction and poetry. She was born and raised in the greater Grand Rapids area, where she still lives with her partner and their two dogs. When she isn't writing Jessica can be found riding on her motorcycle or playing soccer with her daughter. Jessica often contributes to the Southern Review of Books and currently teaches English at Grand Rapids Community College as an adjunct professor. Her work is often focused on the modern female perspective and has appeared in Marathon, Honey Fire, and Display Magazine among others. Her most recent publication Letters for Dead Lovers is now available through Bottlecap Press.
History, Memory and Emotion in “Arm in Arm”
A review of Catherine Savage Brosman’s new collection, “Arm in Arm.”
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Fear, Loss, and Hope in “songs we used to dance to”
A review of courtney marie’s poetry collection “songs we used to dance to,” which takes an unflinching look at self and country and issues of identity.
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“Coffin Honey” Emphasizes the Importance of Our Relationship with Nature
A review of Todd Davis’ new book of poetry, “Coffin Honey.”
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Moments of Connection in “Flowers as Mind Control”
A review of Laura Minor’s poetry collection, “Flowers as Mind Control.”
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“These Precious Days” Explores How Time Can Feel So Fleeting, Yet So Endless
A review of Ann Patchett’s most recent collection of essays, “These Precious Days.”
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“Borrowing Your Body” Gives a Raw Look at Disease and Loss
A review of “Borrowing Your Body” which offers a sardonic look at disease and loss through raw, detailed narratives.
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“The Gods of Green County”: Faith, Community and Sanity in the Depression-Era South
A review of Mary Elizabeth Pope’s book, “The Gods of Green County.”
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