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Editorial Reviews

I take joy in promoting poets and giving their books the attention they deserve. Too often, collections of real merit pass quietly, their voices overlooked or read only at the surface.

My editorial reviews exist to counter that silence. I read with care, moving beneath the lines to uncover the world a poet creates its music, its risks, its lasting echoes. Each review is not only critique but recognition, placing a book within the larger conversation of contemporary poetry. For poets who wish their work to be considered, I welcome the chance to read and respond. Reviewing, for me, is a way of honoring poetry by helping it reach the readers it was written for.


The Gilded Review

The Gilded Review offers discerning attention to poetry, providing independent and self-published poets with the opportunity to have their work engaged with seriously and thoughtfully. Each collection is approached with care for language, rhythm, and vision, ensuring that the poet’s distinctive voice is fully recognized.

In addition to a rigorous literary critique, the Gilded Review includes a dedicated interview with the poet, cross-platform visibility through Urban Ganges, and unique collaborations such as poetry-inspired reed diffusers, allowing the work to resonate beyond the page.

More than a review, the Gilded Review is a considered acknowledgment and celebration of a poet’s craft a means of connecting contemporary poetry with readers and communities that value its depth and artistry. For poets navigating the independent or self-publishing landscape, it offers both critical attention and a broader platform for their work to be seen, heard, and appreciated.

The Gilded Review – $60

  • Thoughtful Literary Critique – Each book is read with care, highlighting its distinctive voice, strengths, and unique poetic vision.

  • In-Depth Editorial Review – Reviews explore the textures, rhythms, and resonances of the collection, emphasizing what makes it compelling.

  • Dedicated Interview – A platform for the poet to share insights, inspirations, and the creative process.

  • Cross-Platform Promotion – Exposure through Urban Ganges and associated channels to reach a wider audience.

  • Poetry-Inspired Collaborations – Unique initiatives, such as reed diffusers, reflecting the essence of the collection.

  • Recognition and Celebration – Every book is treated with care and respect, and reviews focus on its literary achievements.

  • Broader Reader Engagement – Helps independent and self-published poets connect with readers and literary communities.