Michelle LewisinANMLYThe Consequences of Silence in Julia Bouwsma’s MiddenAs the 19th century began, the value of pristine island land became apparent, and the eyes of mainland residents veered toward Malaga.Sep 16, 2019Sep 16, 2019
Michelle LewisinANMLYIn Proximity To Violence: Kelly Forsythe’s PERENNIALForsythe’s poems examine the panoply of tragedy and not the killers, but the “why” of human-perpetrated tragedy is a bone made for gnawing.Apr 10, 2019Apr 10, 2019
Michelle LewisinANMLYEphemera & Trauma in Cynthia Cruz’s DregsW e spend a lot of time lately fearing collapse. When will the autocrat permanently dismantle our institutions? How will we live when…Nov 2, 2018Nov 2, 2018
Michelle LewisinANMLYThe Visceral, Empathetic Poetry of Tarfia Faizullah[…] Bhai, here it is spring. Drive past these parks of dew-carcassed grass, the smooth and bright limbs heaped carelessly. DriveJun 1, 2018Jun 1, 2018
Michelle LewisinANMLYSalvaging Silences in Lauren Russell’s What’s Hanging on the HushWhat’s Hanging on the Hush paints a pointillist picture. Lauren Russell’s debut full-length collection presents a range of lyric modes…Feb 12, 2018Feb 12, 2018
Michelle LewisinANMLYThe Disturbing Comfort of Kirsten Kaschock’s Confessional Sci-Fi, A PrimerIn her book 300 Arguments, Sarah Manguso asserts, “You might as well start by confessing your greatest shame. Anything else would just be…Oct 9, 2017Oct 9, 2017
Michelle LewisAction DressA poem-in-film from poet Michelle Lewis and artist Ariel Hall.Aug 1, 2017Aug 1, 2017
Michelle LewisinANMLYThe Space Between: Inhabiting Kelli Anne Noftle’s Adam Cannot Be AdamIf you have had the occasion to contemplate the origin of the universe, you have a passing familiarity with Einstein’s theory. Einstein…Jul 17, 2017Jul 17, 2017
Michelle LewisinANMLYWHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE A LIST OF FURTHER POSSIBILITIES: A review of Chen Chen’s debut poetry…If your only encounter with Chen Chen is his poem, for i will do/undo what was done/undone to me from Best American Poetry 2016 (published…Apr 11, 2017Apr 11, 2017
Michelle LewisTwo CCM Authors Further a Publisher’s MissionPublishing authors whose visceral emotional story-telling looks the human condition squarely in the face is bound to get a little…Aug 3, 2016Aug 3, 2016