Glitter Macabre

by Jillian Cypress, G.S. Spencer (illustrator)

Glitter Macabre by Jillian Cypress is a collection of poems that explore the human condition, weaving together the light and shadow that define our deepest emotions. This poetry collection delves into themes of love, loss, resilience, and identity. Each piece offers a vivid snapshot of life’s complexities, from the tenderness of connection to the sting of betrayal, the ache of grief to the fire of rebellion. With haunting imagery and striking honesty, Cypress crafts a lyrical journey that challenges, comforts, and captivates, inviting readers to find beauty even in the darkest moments.

182 pages, Hardcover

Published February 11, 2025

About the author

I’m Jillian Cypress, an elder millennial living in Louisville, Kentucky, with my two kids, my husband, and our demonic cat.

I’m an avid reader (obviously), self-published author, and office manager at a manufacturing company. My husband and I also run a small carpentry business—he handles the building, and I manage the paperwork. I graduated from the University of Louisville with a BS in Theater Arts (yes, a BS in theater—take that however you like).

When I’m not working or spending time with my family, I’m reading, writing, making art, or drinking way too much coffee. I also volunteer at my kids’ school, helping with the musical. It’s incredibly rewarding, even if it’s not how college me imagined using that degree