Forthcoming and New Releases
Natalie R. Cohen
October 6, 2026
“A fierce, feminist joyride of a book…”
—Diana Whitney, author of Girl Trouble
Ellen Halter
September 15, 2026
“Unsettlingly timely…and resonant.”
—Kim Fairley, author of Swimming for My Life and Shooting Out the Lights
5-Star Readers’ Favorite
Maureen Brady
August 25, 2026
“A marvelously imagined vision of the Irish-American emigrant experience…”
—Patrick Chapman, author of The Following Year
Erika Nichols-Frazer
September 1, 2026
“A dazzling collection… sharp and cut deep.” —Mary Morris, author of The Red House
Kathryn Kramer
July 28, 2026
“A mischievous love song to a Vermont village.”
—Stephen Long, author of Thirty-Eight: The Hurricane that Transformed New England
Polly Giantonio
August 11, 2026
“A deeply personal exploration of memory, family, and the fleeting moments that shape our lives.”
—Jim Bennett, managing editor of PoetryKit.org
Edited by Sharon Darrow
April 21, 2026
“An affirmation of faith and decency and a powerful pushback against the darkness and violence…”
—John Steffler, Canadian Parliamentary Poet Laureate (2006-08)
Katy Farber
April 10, 2026
“A blazing act of courage.” —Diana Whitney, author of Girl Trouble
5-Star Readers’ Favorite
Joan M. White
April 1, 2026
“A gem, full of spirit and love …”
—Sue D. Burton, author of BOX
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Rootstock Author Testimonials
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“My editor at Rootstock effectively reviewed individual poems and the volume as a whole (several times!). She offered the first really comprehensive feedback on much of my writing.”

Alan S. Kessler
Illustrated by Kali Kahn
October 1, 2026
“Shockingly funny with touches of horror, irreverence, and snark…”
—Midwest Book Review