Marilene Phipps-Kettlewell Books

The poetry of Marilene Phipps offers a vivid exploration of Caribbean life, particularly in Haiti, where characters navigate different social strata and life stages. With a blend of nostalgia and intensity, the poems capture the struggles and resilience of the people, transforming their experiences into rich, evocative verses. The voices range from tender to confrontational, creating a dynamic tapestry that reflects both humor and unease, ultimately inviting readers to engage with the complexities of identity and existence in this mythologized landscape.

Poetry was at the center of Jack Kerouac’s sense of mission as a writer. This landmark edition brings together for the first time all Kerouac’s major poetic works-Mexico City Blues, The Scripture of the Golden Eternity, Book of Blues, Pomes All Sizes, Old Angel Midnight, Book of Haikus-along with a rich assortment of his uncollected poems, six published here for the first time. He wrote poetry in every period of his life, in forms as diverse as the classical Japanese haiku, the Buddhist sutra, the spontaneous prose poetry of Old Angel Midnight, and the poetic “blues” he developed in Mexico City Blues and other serial works, seeing himself as “a jazz poet blowing a long blues in an afternoon jam session on Sunday.” Many poets found Kerouac a liberating influence on their work: Robert Creeley called him “a genius at the register of the speaking voice”; for Allen Ginsberg he was “a poetic influence over the entire planet”; and Bob Dylan said that Mexico City Blues was crucial to his own artistic development. Also available in traditional Library of America series jacket (978-1-59853-193-0)

This award recognizes outstanding short fiction, celebrating the legacy of James O. Freedman. It aims to promote and support emerging writers, providing them with a platform to showcase their talent. The award highlights the importance of storytelling and encourages diverse voices in literature, making it a significant opportunity for authors to gain recognition in the literary community.