The Night We're Not Sleeping In

This debut poetry collection explores the speaker's grief following their father's death after brain surgery, blending personal and political themes. It invites readers to confront their own emotional awakenings.

The Night We're Not Sleeping In marks the poignant debut of a poet grappling with profound loss. The collection centers around the speaker's experience following the death of their father after brain surgery, exploring the intersections of personal and political grief. Through evocative language and striking imagery, the poems invite readers into a space where vulnerability and resilience coexist, allowing for a deep examination of sorrow and healing.

The collection is described as an uncanny experience, prompting readers to reflect on their own emotional landscapes. As Nick Flynn notes, engaging with these poems opens up a realm of possibilities, revealing how often we move through life in a state of unawareness. The imagery of a raw nerve, exposed and trembling under the scrutiny of a surgeon’s instruments, serves as a powerful metaphor for the fragility of life and the intensity of grief. This visceral depiction encourages readers to confront their own feelings and the complexities of human existence.

To support the book's release, a comprehensive marketing and publicity strategy is in place, including national mailings and an online advertising campaign targeting prominent literary websites. The collection will also be featured in various literary journals, ensuring that it reaches a wide audience. With planned appearances at several literary festivals and conferences, The Night We're Not Sleeping In aims to resonate with readers seeking an authentic exploration of loss and the human experience.