Reviews
Books/Chapbooks reviewed by The Stray Branch
Zero Division by
Joseph M. Gant
Poetry Editor S A M Publishing
Sex and Murder Magazine
www.sampublishing.net
www.sexandmurder.com
Published through Rebel Satori Press
Zero Division is poetry with teeth gnawing at the flesh of human truths and devouring their hearts with pleading fists. Beautifully bruised, straightforward and hardcore, these poems are brilliant, powerful, accessible and skillfully executed.
Zero Division
http://www.rebelsatoripress.com/
Surface Effects in Winter Wind
by Tobi Cogswell
Both prickly and smooth, these poems are thoughtful and thought provoking, warm and well written with insight and depth.
Twisted Velvet Chains
By Jessica Bell
“A bold, unique voice, Jessica Bell's words leap into existence with the bravery of raw, vivid imagery and language aimed straight at the heart of the matter. Masterful, lyrical and haunting, Twisted Velvet Chains is a pulls no punches approach to tackling painful, delicate subject matter with a refined skill and subtle grace."
Twisted Velvet Chains
“A Tiara for the Twentieth Century”
THE COLLECTED POEMS OF
Suzanne Richardson Harvey
Suzanne Richardson Harvey is a master of her craft. She is a poet that appeals to readers on many levels, captivating them with strong, clear imagery combined with the straightforward honesty of human emotion. Speaking with wisdom, experience and mature confidence she is bold, honest and thoughtful with her words.
In “A Tiara for the Twentieth Century” Suzanne takes the reader on a journey through the many moods and cycles of life, her life yet there is something here for everyone as she boldly explores personal subject matter that is relatable, in some form or another to all who read her work.
These poems are accessible, true to life, brave, straightforward, compassionate and very human.
Suzanne’s work has appeared in two issues of The Stray Branch, #3, Spring/Summer 2009 and #4, Fall/Winter 2009.
She’s an amazing talent and if you love poetry this collection is a must read.
“A Tiara for the Twentieth Century”
Available through Fithian Press, A division of Daniel and Daniel,
Publishers, Inc., Susan Daniel
http://www.danielpublishing.com/bro/harvey.html
Sadly, Suzanne passed away July 17th 2010. She was a great source of inspiration and encourgement for me and the magazine in its early days.
Click here for Obituary (posted with the permission of the family)