Author Description

Don't let the quiet, contemplative nature poems that begin Survival of the Fittest fool you. They open the door to social and political commentary that picks up speed with each turn of the page. Individually, these poems speak up. Collectively, theycollage a story that speaks out. There's robust energy here. There's a tightrope of tension that stitches these poems together. Even if you're afraid of heights, it's a walk worth taking. ~ Dawn Leas, 2020 CUP competition judge