Description
Book SynopsisA diverse anthology of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction compiled from writers in the mental health and addiction communities.The latest in InkWell Workshops' groundbreaking anthology series, this volume features poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction from twenty-eight talented writers who are participants in the workshops. Led by accomplished professional writers with unruly minds, InkWell is a liberatory project that offers free creative opportunities to people with mental health and addiction issues. With themes of nourishment and desire, madness and connection, grief and hunger for a new world, these are fierce writings from the margins: honest, defiant, funny, and wise.
Trade ReviewThe authors of the pieces collected in this anthology are clad in brilliance ... Through their collective vulnerabilities and sensitivities, they seek to guide and welcome us into a community of bravery and battered hearts. * Roxanna Bennett, winner of the Trillium Award for Poetry *
By sharing their truths in this polished, triumphant collection, [the contributors] prove their moments of darkness don't define them. * Quill & Quire *
