I have published two full-length poetry books, a novel, and a poetry chapbook. I promise they’re cooler than the blurbs make them sound.
Woodland Spirits
In this collection of poems, time moves slowly, and the noise of the world fades away as lovers escape to the woods to find peace. Lose yourself in this woodland atmosphere of calming rain showers, crackling fires, quiet nights, and a love that lasts to the end of the world.
Gothic Souls
The night beckons as the moon lights the way to an eerie stillness. The poems in this collection may be dark, but they are not devoid of hope and love. Disappear for a while in this world of haunted houses and inviting shadows.
Demon’s Grin
Once a year, the demon lord Anzelm feeds off the energy of a concert crowd and the power of music. When his chosen musician quits his band and refuses to play, Anzelm enlists the help of the musician’s girlfriend to convince him to take the stage again.
Max hasn’t been the same since he gave up music. He won’t leave his apartment unless he’s forced, he goes days without sleeping, and he hears noises in the hallway. As a writer, his girlfriend, Madeleine, recognizes a creative slump when she sees one and knows he’s suffering from something much more serious. She’s worried a part of his soul will die if he cuts art out of his life.
Lord Anzelm, his servant, and a phantom known as the Specter convince Madeleine of the importance of helping Max shake the obstinate spirit that has consumed him. But bringing music back into Max’s life would be the least of Madeleine’s problems if she knew what was haunting him.
The View From The Lunar Surface
A desire to escape earth for a lunar vacation. A distracted lounge singer. A couple falling in love in the lobby of a hotel on the moon. A nostalgia for a past that has been obliterated by technology. An android realizing self-awareness. A search for human connection to alleviate loneliness. A pondering of “How did I end up here?”
This chapbook of poems was inspired by Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino by Arctic Monkeys. The idea for each poem stems from a song on the album, but these pieces stand on their own and do not use any of the lyrics from the songs. You don’t need to be familiar with the album to appreciate this book, but if you are, you will notice similar themes and settings.
Michelle Wicklow 