KRISTIANA: Crimson Skins is your second poetry collection, what has been the most rewarding part of reaching the point of publication? DEVIKA: Over the years I have grown into a more persistent writer honing my writing skills. The process of collecting art pieces and turning them all beautifully into a book takes a lot of creativity and patience. As … Continue reading Kristiana Reed Interviews Indie Blu(e) Author Devika Mathur
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Review Of Devika Mathur’s Crimson Skins by Kristiana Reed
Devika Mathur is loved and known for her celebration of the abstract and surreal; she plays with words like toys and bites into them like ripe fruit. Everything Mathur yields is original and unique. Even when her voice is so reminiscent of Sylvia Plath, she remains a woman and poet unto herself, through and through. Crimson … Continue reading Review Of Devika Mathur’s Crimson Skins by Kristiana Reed
Being fair and balanced in book reviews – Kristiana Reed
You’ve read a book and want to write a review, but the book was mediocre and you are frightened of offending the author. What do you do? For almost a year now, I have written reviews for Reedsy Discovery, Amazon Vine and in support of indie authors. In this time, I have read brilliant books, … Continue reading Being fair and balanced in book reviews – Kristiana Reed
Kindra M. Austin Reviews Kristiana Reed’s Between the Trees
"My reflection in the train window settles between the trees beyond the glass lining the field of gold." In itself, the opening of the title poem speaks of forlorn reluctance, wishes, and wonders. It must be because there’s something so powerful and intimate about one’s reflection; we study ourselves and pick up every nuance, whether … Continue reading Kindra M. Austin Reviews Kristiana Reed’s Between the Trees
Kristiana Reed Reviews Magpie In August, By Kindra M. Austin
Austin stuns with her debut novel, Magpie in August. A lovingly written narrative about living, dying and the purgatory in between. I’ve been an admirer and reader of Austin’s poetry since late 2016, a little while after she started poemsandparagraphs. Austin always writes honestly with the razor-sharp ability to steal the breath from my lungs and make … Continue reading Kristiana Reed Reviews Magpie In August, By Kindra M. Austin
Kristiana Reed Reviews Nicholas Gagnier’s Swear To Me
Swear to Me, an anthology of struggle and survival from Nicholas Gagnier, is a triumphant reveal of lonely hearts which aren’t so lonely after all. It appears a slim book of poetry when in fact it is the friend checking in on you. The friend who makes you a hot beverage or pours you a … Continue reading Kristiana Reed Reviews Nicholas Gagnier’s Swear To Me
Kristiana Reed Reviews Alfa’s Silent Squall
‘It was him or me, and I decided – I wanted to live.’ Silent Squall was my first encounter with Alfa’s work. If I were to review the book in a few words, I would cite the journey I embarked upon from page one and the words I have been left with since. Alfa lives within … Continue reading Kristiana Reed Reviews Alfa’s Silent Squall
Barista Favorite: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing/Kristiana Reed
We are pleased to announce the Barista Favorite from February 26th's Promote Yourself Monday at Go Dog Go Cafe. It is Kristiana Reed's poem A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing, originally published on Blood Into Ink. It wasn’t until after you’d left me with voices in my head, that I found your sweater; mutton-coloured, merino wool folded … Continue reading Barista Favorite: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing/Kristiana Reed
Barista Favorite: Summer Rain/Kristiana Reed
We had a tie for Barista favorite for February 19th's Promote Yourself Monday at Go Dog Go Cafe. It is our honor to publish this piece from Kristiana Reed of MY SCREAMING TWENTIES My palm blossoms forth, fingers stretching toward the sun reaching for the empty space beside me, reaching out for you; reaching out … Continue reading Barista Favorite: Summer Rain/Kristiana Reed
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