We are squealing with delight over here, and have been practically jumping out of our chairs in anticipation of the release of No Direction But Home, a first chapbook by beloved Seattle poet Sarah Whiteley. And now... we are pleased to announce its publication today!
"A gentle foray into beauty and stillness, No Direction But Home
is an exploration of the threads that tie travel, nature, and themes of
home to the heart. In this first chapbook, Sarah Whiteley skillfully
weaves words into snapshots of time and place, creating a reading
experience that is both immediately relatable and intimate."
Click here to purchase your own copy of No Direction But Home.
Many congratulations to Sarah, a poet whose word-images--in addition to her visual art, featured on the book cover and at her photography/art blog, tied to sky--will leave you breathless. Sarah is truly an artist like no other, in a league all her own. You can learn more about Sarah at her Amazon author page, and at the ALL CAPS author page.
Absolutely, positively required supplemental reading: Sarah's poetry blog, ebbtide
Nothing insubstantial about our newest release! ALL CAPS is pleased to announce FM Ghost, the debut full-length poetry collection from poet and journalist Steve Shultz.
"FM Ghost is a poetic journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance. With
a heavy theme of mortality, this debut collection by Denver poet Steve
Shultz is both introspective and observational. The book's three
sections – Within, Without, and Within (revisited) – explore themes of
darkness and light, love and fear, hope and despair, grief and joy, life
and death. FM Ghost is about striking a balance in a world of
opposites."
Click here to purchase your copy of FM Ghost!
Congratulations to Steve! Be sure to check out Steve's author page at Amazon. Read more of Steve's great poetry at his blogs, FM Ghost and Fractured Phrases. And please visit the ALL CAPS author page for more information about Steve (and our other authors).
There's so much going on
behind the scenes here at ALL CAPS, you might want to start holding your
breath in anticipation of all the great news we'll be announcing this
spring.
First
up, a wonderful interview in the Imaginary Garden with Shay Simmons,
Kelli Simpson, & Joy Ann Jones about their new release, Gemini/Scorpio/Capricorn, and their collective journey to publishing. Read it here:
True Originals Apply to No One: An Interview
What an auspicious date to announce the publication of an incredible book of poetry by three incredible women! Get your hands on this one... It can only bring good luck.
ALL CAPS PUBLISHING announces a triple-treat: Gemini/Scorpio/Capricorn, a full-length collection of poems by Shay Caroline, Kelli Simpson, and Joy Ann Jones.
"
A rippling triple vision through the heart's crystal, both light and
dark; riddles of needles and glass, demons and gypsies, love for men,
love for other women, love for our children, love that damns and love
that redeems, all of these motifs and more twine like scarlet threads
through a little black dress in this triad of women building alternate
universes with words."
Click here to purchase in paperback or for your Kindle!
"Three American women poets combine in one volume with poems about
everything from a succubus goddess and the girl who claims she struck
out Babe Ruth and was with Poe when he died, to motherhood and Norse
myths."
You know you cannot resist. Click here to learn more about Shay, Kelli, and Joy.
Today the Imaginary Garden With Real Toads features an in-depth interview with Marian about ALL CAPS. Lots of spoilers! Rush off to read!
Full Name, ALL CAPS: an interview
ALL CAPS PUBLISHING is pleased to announce the publication of Criteria For Normalcy, a new collection of short stories by Las Vegas-based author Yve Chairez. Available now!
"A mathematical genius is intent on creating her own utopian community
populated by people who are nothing but normal. In Tel Aviv, a lonely
young housewife must settle for passion with imaginary friends.
Somewhere else, a somber woman laments the affects of a childhood
trauma. Yve Chairez's Criteria for Normalcy introduces a gang of dynamic
characters struggling to live their lives as normally as circumstance
will allow. Chairez cleverly fuses issues of neuroses, sex, addiction,
love, motherhood, injustice, and inequality into a bold, unconventional
collection of short stories and poems that flirt with the boundaries of
the absurd, whimsical, and sociopolitical."
Click here to purchase your copy today!
Hearty congratulations to Yve, who will be donating a portion of her sales to charities supporting the well-being of women and children, and organizations promoting the arts in Hispanic communities. Read more about Yve on our author page.
Hey! It's been quiet around these parts... but now that we've survived the would-be end times and are facing a new day, we want you to know we've been working hard on new projects that we'll be sharing very soon.
In the meantime, hug your children and warmest wishes for the holiday season to each and every one of you. More anon, please stay tuned!
November is big-time writing month! Who's participating in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month, 50K words in November)? Who wants to write 30 Poems in 30 Days (to benefit the Center for New Americans in November)? Is there anyone crazy enough to do BOTH?
Either or both (or even none), please join us in the conversation in the ALL CAPS forums or on the ALL CAPS Facebook page. We'll encourage one another, post prompts, and create a little writerly mayhem. Fun!
Welcome to the re-launch of ALL CAPS PUBLISHING's online home! We're proud to show off our new design--please spend some time browsing around. Enjoy our new forums, and check out our authors, titles, and links!
We hope you'll be inspired to participate and become active members of the ALL CAPS community. Ask questions, dispense knowledge and advice, share prompts, or just fool around. Community members also may participate in our annual poetry & short fiction anthology (call for submissions for the first issue to be announced later this year) and may submit full manuscripts to be considered for publication under the ALL CAPS imprint. From time to time, we'll open up the live chat function for organized topics (let us know if you have ideas), or just for open chat time. We'll announce when the chat room is live so you can join in on the conversation.
We hope you will find participating in the ALL CAPS PUBLISHING community well worth your time and attention. Carry on writing!
ALL CAPS announces the publication of Ariana Den Bleyker's wonderful book of poems, The Trees Are On Fire. Available now!
"With a youthful tone and from a unique perspective, Ariana D. Den Bleyker captures the essence of relationships, of losing love and innocence, of what it means to find the fierce fire burning in the heart. Her ability to harness the feminine is stunning, as she creates poetry that is visceral and haunting, yet easily accessible to any reader."
Click here to purchase your copy today!
Yes, Pittsburgh friends, that is indeed the Duquesne Incline. Doesn't that make you wanna read this? Read more about Ariana on our author page.
