Monthly Archives: April 2015

I was pleased to review Jill Alexander Essbaum’s debut novel, Hausfrau, for Chapter 16. Essbaum has written anthologized erotic poetry, and in her debut novel, this background shines through. If you loved Madame Bovary and Anna Karenina, but always wondered how it might roll … Continue reading →

I had the chance to interview with Portland-based author Megan Kruse about her debut novel, Call Me Home. In her answers, Megan went into thoughtful depth about the process of creating her three main characters and their voices, as well as … Continue reading →

I’m very pleased to get to review Denton Loving’s debut poetry collection Crimes Against Birds. These poems have something true and unique to say about living in nature, specifically southern Appalachia. The review is now up at Chapter 16.