Poem Published at The Trinity Review

Excited to share that a poem from my forthcoming collection, Particle, has just been published at The Trinity Review.

More about the publication: “The Trinity Review is the literary arts publication of Trinity College at the University of Toronto. Active since 1881, the Trinity Review publishes prose, poetry, visual arts and non-fiction work.”

My poem, “Feast,” is a persona poem written from a character’s POV.

“Feast”

Melanie Faith

In the space between a green bruise

And a lucid dream, all milk-heavy stars

I was born. Snow-swept steppes,

Hollow legs. What a way to arrive

In earliest January,

She didn’t read my irony as irony.

Yes, yes she said, a way to crack open

The year like a muskmelon

Burying our faces full, up to the rind

It's Art! It's Poetry! It's Poetry Art! :)

Hanging out with the darling nieces at the art museum, near the (drumroll, please) poetry wall, as one does. Verse— it’s everywhere. Woot!

The mermaid dolls came along, because (you know) it’s common knowledge that mermaids love art, too. ;)

My MFA-Themed Article Published Today

Ever wonder when to apply for the MFA? Wonder about my before-MFA journey?

Excellent news: my article, “When’s the Right Time to Pursue an MFA?” was published this morning at NUNUM. Ta-da! :)

Photo: part of my Artifact Series. :)

Amazing New Cover, Same Fantastic Writing Text, Part Two :)

Super excited to reveal this revamped cover for my Poetry Power book.

It’s the same inspiring, prompt-packed text with a razzle-dazzle, new-and-even-more-glorious cover by the super-talented Jessica Bell.

It’s the perfect time to snag a copy for your bookshelf if you haven’t already AND some gift copies for your writing group, class, favorite beta reader, and creative pals. ;)

Amazing New Cover, Same Fantastic Writing Text, Part One :)

Check out this fabulous new cover for my In a Flash! book.

It’s the same inspiring, prompt-packed text with a razzle-dazzle, new-and-even-more-glorious cover by the super-talented Jessica Bell.

It’s the perfect time to snag a copy for your bookshelf if you haven’t already AND some gift copies for your writing group, class, favorite beta reader, and creative pals. ;)

Sneak-Peak #3 from my Particle Series :)

Amped to share another poem from my Particle Series, illustrated by the super-talented @annabelle_fern ; commissions available by request. :)

Another from Particle: "Awake" :)

Thrilled to share another illustrated poem from my poetry-project collaboration with the uber-talented artist (and fellow writer— check out her exquisite poems, too!) @annabelle_fern.

This poem’s called: “Awake.” Enjoy! Stay tuned for more. :)

Announcing: Particle! First Poem Share: "Spun out: We Can't Always See around Corners"

Super excited to announce one of the literary/artistic projects I've been working on since winter.

I'm writing a book of illustrated poetry, entitled Particle, and I'll be sharing exclusive excerpts of poems from time to time.

Thrilled to get to collaborate with talented visual artist/illustrator/poet extraordinaire @annabelle_fern , who is a dream to work with and brought all of the illustrations to glorious life; can't wait to see her next visual magic!

For commissions and to check out more of her amazing artistry: @annabelle_fern .

New Video :)

Check out this cool new video my publisher made with a quote of mine on the theme of why reading is vital to our lives.

photo by Thought Catalog at unsplash.com

What do Poetry and B-Movie Robots have in Common?

Check out this cool video my publisher created for the theme of “Why I read.”

Video with B-movie Robots!

Get your copy of Poetry Power today. Makes a perfect gift for the poet in your life.

Available at Amazon, in ebook or print editions, OR, for signed editions: Poetry Power or as a bundle with my flash book .