A reclamation of the narrative of rural and small towns and reservations across the United States, Discarded is an anthology holding the works of 63 artists with place-based relationships to 27 states. Informed by the front porch and the frontlines, this anthology explores the power of narrative-shaping in the face of erasure, blame, and discredit. Discarded has cooked up poems, essays, and songs that show a glimpse into who we are. We hope you'll join us to feast.

Belle Townsend's debut book grapples with what it means to survive, to live, to be, and to create. Push and Pull is comprised of personal and palatable poetry, seeking to name feelings and experiences that we can all relate to. In a time of short attention spans and ever increasing burnout, Townsend seeks to share a piece of writing that can engage people who are not self-described readers. Townsend recognizes that creation is hindered under our socioeconomic circumstances, and so, this book serves to just be written as much as it serves to be read.

Belle Townsend's third poetry collection, The Holy in the Humdrum is a tribute to rural lineage and country women, a love letter to Kentucky, a reckoning of home, and an intimate unpacking of self. Within these pages, Belle writes with reverence, humor, warmth, and lots o' love. As always, Belle seeks to write palatable poetry that non-poets and burnt-out readers can enjoy and identify with.