This collection of local Ottawa poets address the loves and losses during the catastrophies of 2020."There is so much of love in this collection, so much to love in the time of a pandemic, to abuse the phrase. In a period where we are bereft of touch and intimacy, love in all its forms encourages us to connect and, better yet, to hope. And, as much as love hurts in "Touch," love always has the power to heal a very broken world."Love changes and changes us with it, as eviden...

Embers is a collection of introspective poems that explores the subtle terrain of thought, emotion, and inner transformation. These poems do not seek to resolve or explain; instead, they pause, observe, and create space for reflection. Moving through themes of resilience, memory, solitude, and quiet awakening, the book invites readers to turn inward with honesty and gentleness. Written in a restrained, contemplative voice, Embers is less about answers and more about presence. It speaks to ...