I found a new poet who I absolutely adore via Instagram. Gretchen Gomez's book Welcome to Ghost Town is just wonderful. She tackles tough subjects with brilliant images and breath taking vocabulary that I devoured. One thing that I think is particularly inspiring is that Gomez's book is self published, which seems to be the new trend amongst millennial poets. It's also an idea that I have been toying with myself, so I love reading books by poets that have actually done it well.
What drew me to this book right away was the cover. Not only is it gorgeous but it was also designed by poet Cyrus Parker. But once you crack open the spine to this collection it becomes clear that the cover is simply there to compliment the pages hold so much talent.
With other self published poets getting deals with publishers, I find it hard to believe that Gomez hasn't yet signed with a publishing house. She clearly has a gift and if anyone should be signed, it should be her. I give it 5 out of 5 Coffee Beans.
Stay tuned for our next review!
~Jessica
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