‘Situated in the city of the apocalypse, and arranged as a play, this is a gentle and haunting sequence of poems. Within an anxiety-infused landscape of constant peril, Baker’s skillful narrator offers a counterbalance to the darkness of uncertainty. What ultimately triumphs here is the light, joy and beauty of what it is to love and be loved.’
– Vanessa Lampert
five-point-palm sold out with Red Ceilings Press but contact me direct, to order a signed copy.
“five-point-palm is audacious, darkly funny, and a complete bloodbath”
Clare Pollard
This narrative sequence, which takes its title from the infamous Tarantino Kill Bill films, doesn’t hold back. Here, hearts are buried, stabbed, amputated, shot, eaten, numbed and burned (among other things).
Winter with Eva, is available from V Press. Order your copy, here.
“A poignant but tough love story told against the backdrop of Brexit-era England…”
Tamar Yoseloff
“This is a love story so sensual that you can smell autumn leaves on the ground and taste snow on your lips. You may well read this in one sitting because it’s like watching a studio theatre production.”
Candyce Lange, Happenstance Press. Read the full review here.
Elaine Baker - Poet 