AMERICAN MEN by Jordan Ritter Conn
"Ryan" is the opening chapter of Jordan Ritter Conn's biographical tapestry, American Men, releasing from Grand Central Publishing (Hachette Book Group) on April 21st of this year. American Men is not the sort of title to which I usually migrate; however, the description promised a diverse collection of portraits with ... Read More
THE CRUELTY VIRTUES by Seth Brady Tucker
"Solace" is the opening poem of Seth Brady Tucker's new collection, The Cruelty Virtues released by 3: A Taos Press. This is Tucker's third poetry collection. In "Solace," a father observes his children riding skateboards on a half pipe while the speaker views from above behind glass: A man parks ... Read More
WE DESERVE THE GODS WE ASK FOR by Seth Brady Tucker
Had the pleasure of meeting Seth Brady Tucker and a few of the Longleaf group at the Longleaf Writers Conference booth at AWP this year. One of the best parts of AWP is discovering and rediscovering communities and books. Right now, I'm enjoying "Beautiful Boys in Brodie Helmets," the first ... Read More