Dear Continuum: Letters to a Poet Crafting Liberation

by Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie

Dear Continuum: Letters to a Poet Crafting Liberation is a compass for poets and writers interested in weaving social justice and words. These nineteen letters and two essays explore writing, editing, publishing, Tallie's journey as an artist in the 1990's poetry scenes in NYC and Atlanta and the deep connection between writing and life. Dear Continuum is both a practical guide and a companion for writers dedicated to crafting stanzas of resistance.

Genres: Poetry

90 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2015

About the author

Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie is the author of Strut (Agape Editions), Dear Continuum: Letters to a Poet Crafting Liberation (Grand Concourse Press) and Karma’s Footsteps (Flipped Eye Publishing). She served as Poetry Editor of African Voices from 2013 to 2017. Her work has been published in numerous literary journals and anthologies. Tallie is the subject of a short film “I Leave My Colors Everywhere.” Tallie earned an MFA from Mills College. She’s currently a Ph.D. student at Brown University.

Reviews

[Christopher Barry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been stuck in my own writing lately and this book helped me realize where to focus my energies. It doesn't break a lot of new ground in terms of actual 'craft' but it does a good job with finding and writing with a purpose.

[Brooke · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was exactly what I needed to read right now. It’s not a book to instruct the reader on the craft of poetry; it’s about the heart of being a poet with some tips on how to make it happen. I binge read it in one sitting and I honestly think I’ll be rereading it very soon to try to soak it in even more. One thing I appreciate about this work is her directly speaking on motherhood and the practicalities of writing poetry. Her honesty and encouragement brought me to tears—highly recommend.