The Quarterly is Fredrick’s second book of poetry, a follow-up toXXVII. This anthology is organized in four parts, each quarter representing a time of year with no seasonal lilt. These lyrically rich poems touch on themes such as the nostalgia of youth; the barrenness of winter; old, lost friends; and the deep dark within. They are poems you can

The Quarterly  is Fredrick’s second book of poetry, a follow-up to XXVII. This anthology is organized in four parts, each quarter representing a time of year with no seasonal lilt.  These lyrically rich poems touch on themes such as the nostalgia of youth; the barrenness of winter; old, lost friends; and the deep dark within. They are poems you can taste and touch and feel. The Quarterly is a feast for the senses.  Accompanying the poems are the beautiful paintings of Ontario artist Ruth Read (ruthread.com) and an audio book featuring instrumental guitar pieces by the poet himself.

Joy Brooks has finally started putting pen to paper. Her first children’s book, THE LITTLE CHRISTMAS TREEtells the story of an artificial tree that was shared by three families over a period of 32 years. “I believe everyone has wonderful stories to tell no matter how insignificant you think they are.” Joy is working on her second story (inspired by

Joy Brooks has finally started putting pen to paper. Her first children’s book, THE LITTLE CHRISTMAS TREE tells the story of an artificial tree that was shared by three families over a period of 32 years.   “I believe everyone has wonderful stories to tell no matter how insignificant you think they are.”   Joy is working on her second story (inspired by her first grandchild) and is looking forward to working with her nephew Joseph Gearing who brings her stories to life.