I went straight into the sea. I wanted its lift and cold, its salt, its curve and its breaking. I remembered its clarity. I loved its heartiness and with that I remembered the recent dead. Ocean and S
Evocative and beautiful, this anthology tracks between the dualities of the rain-washed skies of Donoughmore County, Cork, and the Queensland rainforest and its national and personal histories. Inspir
These deceptively simple, conversational poems tell stories and capture details of daily existence but then take odd and surprising turns. Language slips and miscommunications lead to suddenly unnervi
Illuminating personal trials and triumphs against the backdrop the author's home city of Wellington, New Zealand, this unflinching observation describes a world of jagged and narrow rocks, and shelter
Insightful and intelligent, this compelling collection of poems touches on themes of memory, travel, and the unconscious. With images and scenes carrying the burden of disclosure, these pieces create
The intricate and arduous underground world of caving is the setting for this prize-winning first novel of quest and self-discovery. Todd has left his job and broken up with his girlfriend. He finds h
Offering a clear-sighted view of the world?and seeking to make sense of life?this collection shares insightful observations of?the seashore, family dynamics, and the narrator's?physical environment. C
This book of fiction and slant autobiography by Joan Fleming occupies the dizzying space between what can be told about love, and what cannot. Joan Fleming’s odd, singular vision is a a wonderfully ne
A deeply moving and funny portrayal of a mother and son, this humorous novel about coping with an unusual situation tells the story of a speech therapist whose mother awakes one day to find herself su
These brief, oftenbiographical verses from one of New Zealand's foremost poets arepeppered with playful surprises, worldly observations,and literary allusions whilereflecting&
Daily rhythms and family tales dominate this quietly impressive book of poems, which examines domestic life in order to reconfirm its virtues. Though the subject matter is uncompromisingly orthodox, w
Effortlessly blending dark humor with unnerving situations, this collection of stories addresses a variety of entertaining scenarios with warmth and subtlety. From a story about a little girl out of h
In this provocative collection of poetry, the issue of mental illness is dealt with frankly through pieces that are at once confrontational and refreshing. Written with a dramatic edge that showcases
RABBIT RABBIT Kerrin P. Sharpe he gave him the lungs to open the hands of fields and walk through an alphabet of rabbits ??the train kept my son breathing’ In her third collecti
You think of the Brighton Rock film where Helen Mirren still manages to look like Queen Elizabeth, especially when she wears a headscarf. You think of the poem you wrote about leaving a house, and
In part a homage to Bob Dylan, the classic American road trip is ironically paralleled to a visit to the underworld in this reverent and curious poetic journey across the United States. From the margi
