insomniac is a book for the midnight owls. A work of free verse dark poetry, each piece tells a story of hurt and growth, trauma and healing. If you are dealing with your own sleepless nights, this is the book of modern poetry for which you have been searching.
Ever since she was a child, Kiana Lin has had a love of words. From her first made up phrase to fit her stubborn idea to learning to read out of a spiteful need for independence, she took in every bit of wordplay and storytelling craft that she could. Then, one summer, a creative writing assignment led to a late brainstorming session in her aunt’s kitchen. That one night sparked the desire to create something she would enjoy reading for herself.
And then she never stopped.
Inkling is just the first of Kiana's publications. She is–of course–still writing! To follow along on her journey and learn more, visit her website:
I loved the way this collection read. It was poetry and yet a story, but also a capsule of feelings. Short and potent verses flowed well from page to page. Very cohesive and thoughtful.