Everyday Magic

by Stacy Russo

Everyday Magic is a poetry collection by California poet and librarian, Stacy Russo. The collection features poems celebrating the joy and beauty of common experiences. Fictional and autobiographical poems are included. Leticia Del Toro, author of Café Colima, states, “Everyday Magic revels in solitude and simple pleasures. Stacy Russo evokes the power inherent in cultivating a sanctuary for the creative self.” According to artist and author Toti O’Brien, “Everyday Magic is a choral pilgrimage peopled by a variety of fresh, poignant, indelible portraits of women.” Readers will discover celebration, joy, and liberation, as well as survival of trauma and abuse.

Genres: Poetry

44 pages, Paperback

Published May 23, 2019

About the author

Stacy Russo is a California poet, writer, and artist who is committed to creating books and art for a more peaceful world. After a long career in libraries, she currently serves as Professor of English at Santa Ana College. Stacy's books have been featured on National Public Radio, Pacifica Radio, the Canadian Broadcasting System, Sirius XM Radio, KCET Artbound, LA Weekly, and various other media channels. She holds degrees from the University of California, Berkeley; Chapman University; and San Jose State University.

Stacy believes in the power of personal story, lifelong learning, and peaceful living. She takes her coffee black and eats chocolate before noon each day.

Reviews

[Nic · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one caught my eye because it’s such a slim volume of poetry, I’ve had a lot of luck finding great modern poetry that way. This was one of the best. I read it straight through and then I read it again.

“The Glorious Lovers of Shattuck Avenue” made me cry. Such a beautiful collection of poems, I definitely want to add this to my collection.

[Nina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Stacy's poems. She is a beautiful poet who writes about the everyday with the magic it is.

[Csimplot Simplot · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book!!!

[Mark Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

I sometimes find poetry confusing and distant, but not these selections. Russo's personal observations and revelations seem to be a celebration of a hard-won independence.