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In this surreal series of dreamscapes, bears roam the subway, and fathers become fish. But for all of the fantastic imagery in this stunning debut poetry collection, there are equally memorable explorations of more familiar terrain: the landscapes of our lives and relationships.

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The poems and prose poems in Rachel Slotnick's nimble and dreamy In Lieu of Flowers possess the intimacy of letters - not ones written to you, but rather intercepted: secret and vulnerable, honest and true, reflecting unsparingly on love and aging, family and longing. Like the private to-do lists of someone you don't know, but would like very much to meet, these poems are urgent, intriguing, and strange. - Kathleen Rooney, author of Robinson Alone Rachel Slotnick spins magic with her poems and prose. The enchanting yet earnest voice belies the seemingly skittery style, as it manifests itself as a daughter and a grandchild wrapped in the embrace of remembrance. It was just the company I needed while stranded for almost two hours in a line to get a free carwash on a wintry day. The warm, feel-good memory of a father-turned-fish lingers past the first splatter of cold dirty slush on a shiny fender. - Lani T. Montreal, Writer & educator, English Department Chair, Malcolm X College With a lyrical musicality that is as fresh and natural as a cool river stream, Rachel Slotnick presents rich imagery that blends the real and the fantastical in ways that are striking and simply beautiful. This generous collection of poetry, prose and all forms that lie between is contemplative, sometimes sad, often funny, always true to a sweet longing and a wonder for self-discovery. In her own touching way, Slotnick celebrates the men of her life and considers what's more tangible, the people that happen to us or the way in which we remember them. - James Berg

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Originally from Los Altos, California, Rachel Slotnick is an author, muralist, and hybrid artist. She received her MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in May 2010. Her work is on permanent display at the Joan Flasch Artist Book Collection at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She has recently completed murals for the 35th, 39th, 46th, and 47th wards. Her publications include Mad Hatter's Review, Thrice Fiction, and The Brooklyn Rail, among others. Rachel was the first place winner of Rhino Poetry's Founder's Prize, and will be nominated for the Pushcart Prize in 2015. Look for her debut book of poetry entitled, ""In Lieu of Flowers,"" available through Tortoise Books. Rachel currently resides in Chicago where she works as Adjunct Faculty at Chicago City Colleges, the Illinois Art Institute, and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. See the full scope of her work at: rachelslotnick.com

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