Description
Poetry. "In THE SKY'S DUSTBIN, vibrant details lead us easily into something that's part magical realism, part magic for realists. Everyday events read like parables here, though, as in life, their meanings are layered, turn this way and that, refuse us comfort, closure. Espano handles weighty topics with a skill and urgency that announces that this is indeed a noteworthy debut."—Alpay Ulku
"Katherine Espano is a powerful new voice in contemporary poetry. In THE SKY'S DUSTBIN she charts the waters of loneliness, anger, and regret with the steely-eyed precision of a modern-day Plath. Like some hip, feminist, voodoo priestess, Espano conjures a magical world where non-Catholic school girls float over pews, daring priests to knock them down, where Issac's daughter 'chops celery like diced souls to feed to the unborn,' and where the mere shape of a girl in a new bra has the power to 'knock out' silly teenage boys. This is a brilliant and refreshing debut."—Chris Tusa
Author Bio
Katherine Sánchez Espano lives in Saint Johns, Florida, where she owns a portrait photography business and teaches writing. She holds a BA in Creative Writing from Carnegie Mellon University and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Florida. In addition to publishing in numerous journals, she has received a Florida Artist Enhancement Grant, was a semi-finalist in the Discovery/The Nation poetry contest, and has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Her poetry has been shaped by a variety of cultural influences from a young age, and she comes from a long lineage of painters and storytellers. She and her husband Allan have two children.
Author City: SAINT JOHNS, FL USA