EZ. P. Z... Issue Four: Resolve

by A. Lynn Blumer (editor), Jeff Bagato, Cole Bauer

D.I.Y Collection of Poetry-- Resolve is the final issue of Pyre Publishing's first lit mag series. Check out this selection of indie poets as the write about closure, epiphanies, personal solutions, contentment, and new paths. These roads aren't always easy, but they all end somewhere.

Copies and Digital downloads are available at Pyrepublishing.com/merch

Genres: Poetry

24 pages, Unknown Binding

Published September 1, 2018

About the author

A. Lynn Blumer lives in Michigan's Upper Peninsula where she enjoys the outdoors just as much as her smoke-laden writing station. The last five years have been devoted to developing her poetry and independent publishing business, but prose remains her chief interest.

Owner of Pyre Publishing

Reviews

[Janie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The fourth release of EZ PZINE has a wide selection of authors and styles. There is a poem (or more) in here to please everyone. It is a pleasure seeing familiar names and discovering new ones. My favorites pieces in this issue are: Rabbit Makes His Living by Jeff Bagato, Untitled by Rodney Gardner, Going Home by India LaPlace, and Summer of The Frogs by A. Lynn Blumer. I look forward to the release of this zine's Year-in-Review, to be published next year.

[Arthur Graham · Rating 4 out of 5]

As has become their standard, Pyre succeeds in pulling together a diverse selection of both local and global authors in this issue, setting the theme without dictating the tone. The result is a strong and at times quite surprising collection of poetry, leaving readers with much to chew over. Get it (and others) from Pyre Publishing.

[Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first year of zines has completed and they have been a great collection, loads of new poets for this reader to check out.

The theme of this book seems to be nature, both Mother and human nature mixed between the pages.

Highlights in this collection were:

Wonder woman by Omari Rouse a fantastic short piece of poetry, it goes off in an unexpected direction, had to re-read to make sure my mind hadn't twisted things.

Two epic poems by Bob Polzin had to be read a few times, crammed full of great lines.

And India LaPlace, easily one of the best poets I know of, Her "Going Home" was a very moving trip down memory lane.

Volume 4 finishes off the first year of these zines, and what a strong finish it was, looking forward to what comes next.

Blog review is here> https://felcherman.wordpress.com/2018...

[Rodney · Rating 4 out of 5]

EZ. P. Zine, Vol. 4 is the last in the series from Pyre Publishing. The poems inside focus on the theme “Resolve,” the perseverance to push through...to come out in a better place on the other side, dodging the figurative bullets as much as possible along the way. As with the last three issues, there is a wide variety of material following the subject. I enjoyed the way that many of the pieces were open to interpretation, but those most personal were the ones that hit home with me. My favorites were Follow The Tracks North by Benjamin Blake, Going Home by India LaPlace, Wonder Woman by Omari Rouse and Summer Of The Frogs by A. Lynn Blumer.

[India · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another incredible issue - one I was very proud to be included in. Can't wait to see what Pyre does next. Get yourself a copy or a free download at pyrepublishing.com/merch.

[Rebecca Gransden · Rating 4 out of 5]

Poems collected under the theme of resolve. Many tinged with quiet longings and despondencies, of fractured wants and the dare of expectation. Some flashes of remorse and regrets, deep fires and lucid melancholy. A roll call of superficially disparate reflective pieces, frequently finding a common thread of pensiveness and reassessment. An intriguing and interesting assortment, giving an unexpected take on the chosen theme.

[Harry Whitewolf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Top notch stuff. :)

[A. Blumer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Foreword:

This is it! We’ve finally reached the conclusion to Pyre’s first zine exposition— Resolve. After a year’s worth of quarterly releases, I couldn’t be happier with the results and want to start off by thanking all the contributors; it’s been a damn good run and it wouldn’t have gone far without you!

That being said, it all would have been for nothing without our readers. Thank you, lovers of indie poetry and dabblers of DIY zines, for your support! Keep an eye out for our “Year-in-Review” set for release in 2019 and the new zines to surely follow.

Now, on to Resolve… sink your teeth in and swallow. I can’t make any promises on how it will taste, but it’s usually for the best.
Dig in!

[Nate Meadows · Rating 5 out of 5]

What can I say that I haven't said before? I have enjoyed every issue so far and this one is no different. So many varied and inspirational voices, some of which I have the privilege of knowing in real life. Great job guys!

[Casey Kiser · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great poems in this collection, I really enjoyed it. Favorites were ‘Being’ by Alicia Brunskill and ‘Going Home’ by India LaPlace. Stellar artwork.