Reviews & Interviews: Marcia Arrieta, Wade Stevenson, and Henry Sussman

We have some good news from the world of BlazeVOX [books], with several recent reviews and interviews highlighting the work of Marcia Arrieta, Wade Stevenson, and Henry Sussman.

It is always gratifying to see our books find their way into the hands of readers, reviewers, and fellow writers. Even better is seeing these books become part of larger conversations about poetry, language, philosophy, and the strange and wonderful world we inhabit.

Marcia Arrieta: the voyages alchemy limes & tangerines

Marcia Arrieta’s the voyages alchemy limes & tangerines is the focus of a new conversation at Arteidolia, where Marcia speaks with Randee Silv about her work and the ideas, experiences, and creative impulses behind the book.

Marcia tells us that the interview was inspired, created, and published by Randee, who generously initiated the collaboration. We are delighted to share it.

the voyages alchemy limes & tangerines is a book very close to Marcia’s heart, and it is wonderful to see her have the opportunity to talk about the work at length.

Read the conversation:

A Conversation with Poet Marcia Arrieta at Arteidolia

Wade Stevenson: The Human Core

Wade Stevenson’s The Human Core has also been receiving some welcome attention.

Charles Rammelkamp reviews the collection in London Grip, considering Stevenson’s poetry and its philosophical concerns. The review offers a thoughtful look at the ways the poems engage with questions of existence, perception, and what it means to be human.

Review of The Human Core by Charles Rammelkamp in London Grip

Wade is also the subject of a new interview with Deborah Kalb, in which he discusses his writing and The Human Core.

Q&A with Wade Stevenson at Deborah Kalb Books

And poet and writer Arthur Turfa has offered this generous assessment of the collection:

“In his latest collection, Stevenson renders philosophical concepts into appealing, easy-to-read verse.”

Turfa goes on to describe poems that consider “the miracle of the moment” and the way ordinary moments can become epiphanic, noting the underlying Amor that unites the collection.

He concludes:

“The poems are easy to follow, but pose deep questions that cause the reader to ponder again and again.”

We are very happy to see The Human Core generating this kind of thoughtful response.

Henry Sussman: Polaroids of Turbulence

And finally, Henry Sussman’s Polaroids of Turbulence has received a review in American Book Review, published by the University of Nebraska.

The book is reviewed by Michael Joyce, adding another significant piece of critical attention to this remarkable BlazeVOX title.

Read Michael Joyce’s review of Polaroids of Turbulence in American Book Review

Three books, three very different conversations, and three reminders of why we continue to publish: because adventurous books deserve to be read, discussed, questioned, and carried outward into the world.

Congratulations to Marcia, Wade, and Henry. And thank you to all of the writers, reviewers, interviewers, and editors who continue to give these books their time and attention.

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