This book was hauntingly intense, and I found myself connecting with it on a variety of levels due to its intimate study of trauma, memory, and obsession.

I also think Cepeda’s voice is one to be admired, especially in his exploration of form and style when it comes to writing centos. I fell in love with Cepeda’s work when I read his book La Belle Ajar, and I think fans of that collection will really enjoy this one, too, because we’re still dealing with these fiercely tragic female muses who meditate on death, grief, longing, and monstrosity, which if you know me, are some of my favorite themes to read and write about when it comes not only to poetry, but to horror as well. 'We Are The Ones Possessed' by Adrian Ernesto Cepeda

I’ve been challenging myself lately to read a lot of contemporary poetry published in 2022, and I already have some favorites I want to share with you.

Plus, pair it with some ice-cold water and a sprig of sweet mint from your herb garden and you’re set for a nice afternoon. I tend not to do super well in the heat, but I love reading outside so something that’s short, intense, and captivating is usually what I need, and there’s nothing better than digesting a poem and taking in that slice of life, that quick snapshot of a feeling, a space, or a moment of liminality. I like nothing more than curling up on my porch and diving into a new collection from Button Poetry or perhaps sitting outside during a storm and picking up a favorite from Black Ocean. It was one of those which just seemed to ‘happen’ and so perhaps, was meant to be.Summer is on the horizon and there’s something about this time of year that just makes me want to read poetry. This has been a fantastic project to work on. Foundlings is slated for publication February 2022 all being well! We have also been receiving some amazing feedback from a number of award-winning poets and writers which we’ll be sharing with folk in the not too distant future. Addington and mine of Alessandro Manzetti, led to the perfect source material and the results have been gathered into this book.Both inspirations are aware of this book and we couldn’t be more delighted or honoured that they have agreed to write a foreword for us. I have always loved creating found poetry and Cindy suggested we work on something and perhaps create found poems from the works of our favourite dark poets. A conversation not long ago with the wonderful poet and writer, Cindy O’Quinn triggered this collaboration.

Foundlings by Cindy O'Quinn