Fireflies: A Poetry Collection

by Amy K. Sorrells

Fireflies.

Glimpses of light at the brusque and tender eventides of life.

In this, her debut poetry collection, a. k. sorrells combines the trademark lyrical prose she is known for with poignant images of seasons of motherhood, trauma, nature, and healing. From summers sweet as simple syrup and harsh winters, to echoes of cherished hymns and literature, the poems are infused with an intimacy never before revealed in her novels. Fireflies is a culmination of decades of work reflecting on redemption and asking as many questions as it attempts to answer.

Genres: Poetry

116 pages, Paperback

Published June 7, 2022

About the author

A long time believer in the power of story to change lives, Amy's stories feature strong female heroines who find hope in the midst of the unexpected. Recipient of a starred review from Publisher's Weekly, and reviewed by Library Journal, USA Today, and more, her work has been featured in a wide array of publications including newspapers and medical journals. Her novels have been shortlisted for the 2014 Inspy awards, semi-finalists for the ACFW Genesis awards, and a winner of the 2011 Women of Faith writing contest.

An Indianapolis native and graduate of DePauw University, Amy lives with her husband and beloved dogs in central Indiana. Together they have raised three sons. When she's not writing or working her day job as an RN, she enjoys DIY projects, gardening, birding, and long walks in the woods with her labrador retriever.

Reviews

[Katie Powner]

I loved the way this collection was broken into "seasons". Each section had its own unique and fitting identity to correlate with the season. I found much to savor and ponder in these beautiful poems and highly recommend this collection.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A profound and moving seasonal exploration of brokenness, healing, grief, hope, and survival.