This collection is carefully curated from my personal writings of the past several years, a tumultuous time—beginning with secretly receiving a terminal diagnosis at 38 years old—and culminating in a full-on spiritual awakening after the death of my father and several other loved ones in close succession.
These lines are the moments, the pain—feelings melting into words. They're everything from lulls of desperate, hopeless depression, to blazing glimmers of merciful hope. A road map through personal grief, heartache, and triumph—I hope there are some who are able to receive my that no matter what life throws at you, keep going. Stay in it. You are the only one who can save you, and the only thing you have is now.
Tyler is a full-time writer and visual artist, originally from just north of Boston, currently residing in Florida.
Tyler began writing at the age of seven, as a form of therapy for dealing with the loss of his grandmother. A lifelong hobby eventually turned into a profession—and after some bad experiences ghost writing—Tyler began releasing poetic and photographic publications. He is currently working on a series of fictional novels.
When not writing, you can usually find Tyler with a camera in hand, traveling as often as possible. His biggest loves are art and spending time with chosen family—including Catniss the Catubus.
“You’ll never outrun the night—but you CAN run INTO day— Revolving cycles with built-in lessons test you, No matter how long you’ve played; If you dwell on words not kept you’ll go insane—”
🚨 SPOILER ALERT: READ AT YOUR OWN RISK! I am giving Parallel To Sundown by Tyler Max Redding a solid 4-star review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An atmospheric, evocative collection of poetry, writings, and photography that takes you on a reflective journey through emotion and imagery! 🌅📷📜✨ The Review Parallel To Sundown by Tyler Max Redding is a thoughtful, visually captivating collection. Combining poetry, prose, and photography, the book creates a cozy, introspective space for readers who appreciate artistic expression. I really liked the poems overall, and pairing them with photography added a beautiful visual dimension to the writing. A few pieces felt a bit "meh" compared to the standout entries, but all in all, it was a very enjoyable, peaceful read that leaves a lasting impression! The Good Evocative poetry, beautiful accompanying photography, atmospheric prose, and an overall reflective reading experience! The Not So Good A few poems lacked the emotional spark of the rest, making the pacing feel slightly uneven in places!