Review
?a jewel of an anthology?the pieces reflect a deep rootedness in a sense of place-a land where the endless sky and mountain peaks evoke a sense of self?The work here also re presents the people of the Southwest-the blending of three distinctive cultures as well as the memorable characters that occupy this land. -- The New Mexican, 1997
Rich with images and language of the border and the Southwest, this collection?giv es voice to a promising group of writers from our region that will speak to many readers. -- San Antonio Express-News, 1997
This collection of poems and short stories by writers in the Southwest of mixed he ritage is the best I have read in quite some time, and the first, to my knowledge, to gath er a variety of styles and perspectives about the real Southwest of America? This is the p ress' first publication, and it's absolutely stunning in quality of print and content. -- The Pilot, Southern Pines, North Carolina, 1997
This is a book that all Southwestern lit buffs should own?The writers carry on in the tradition of greats like Paula Gunn Allen and Demetria Martinez, their voices thick wi th the beauty of the Southwest: its people, its cultures, its lifestyles. Watch for bigger work from many of these authors. -- Albuquerque Weekly Alibi, 1997
Rich with images and language of the border and the Southwest, this collection?giv es voice to a promising group of writers from our region that will speak to many readers. -- San Antonio Express-News, 1997
This collection of poems and short stories by writers in the Southwest of mixed he ritage is the best I have read in quite some time, and the first, to my knowledge, to gath er a variety of styles and perspectives about the real Southwest of America? This is the p ress' first publication, and it's absolutely stunning in quality of print and content. -- The Pilot, Southern Pines, North Carolina, 1997
This is a book that all Southwestern lit buffs should own?The writers carry on in the tradition of greats like Paula Gunn Allen and Demetria Martinez, their voices thick wi th the beauty of the Southwest: its people, its cultures, its lifestyles. Watch for bigger work from many of these authors. -- Albuquerque Weekly Alibi, 1997
From the Back Cover
The poetry and fiction in this collection represents the best of contemporary S outhwestern literature: provocative, daring and honest. These new works by established and emerging writers push the margins of genre and language, confidently exploring the territ ories of culture and self. Readers will long remember the powerful imagery and strength of these women's voices. An extensive historical bibliography guides readers to the work of many other women writers who have shaped the diverse cultures of the Southwest.
