Publication Day

Brutal Companion is Finally Here! 🎉

Today is the official release date of Brutal Companion. I hope these poems resonate with you, challenge you, and provide moments of reflection.

I want to express my sincere gratitude to each of you who have supported this project. Whether you've preordered, shared posts, or sent words of encouragement, I couldn't have made it to this day without your support. Your belief in poetry and the stories we tell through it means the world to me.

If you haven't already, order your copy of Brutal Companion today! It's available through Itasca. I want to see your photos of the book and join you in conversations about the work.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Poetry can connect us, and I hope Brutal Companion does that for you.

Join us on Thursday for a virtual craft talk with Poet Lore Editor Emily Holland. RSVP to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). The event is FREE and open to the public, all times Eastern.

Poet Lore and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by former Poet Lore Guest Editor Ruben Quesada to discuss his new collection, Brutal Companion. Ruben converses with Emily Holland, poet and editor of Poet Lore, America’s oldest poetry journal.

We encourage you to order a copy of the book from your local, independent bookseller or online from the publisher »

I'm hosting the first of many virtual events to celebrate the publication of Brutal Companion. This Thursday, I’m joined by poets John Compton, Phil Goldstein, and others. RSVP for the event at https://bit.ly/launchBC.

Looking forward to seeing you all there! 📚✨

Order your Brutal Companion!