Beth Houston crafts provocative works that challenge established beliefs, offering fresh perspectives on faith, spirituality, science, politics, and creativity. Her writing spans poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, demonstrating a versatile command of literary forms. Drawing from a background that includes teaching, editing, and extensive experience with law enforcement and victim advocacy, Houston imbues her narratives with both intellectual rigor and a profound understanding of the human condition. Her stories often delve into complex moral landscapes, inviting readers to question assumptions and confront challenging realities.
Following closely behind the Extreme Sonnets and Extreme Formal Poetry anthologies, Extreme Sonnets II showcases expertly crafted fixed-form sonnets by thirty-three of the best poets writing today, many of them award winners.