GULP (Red Ogre Review Books)

GULP (Red Ogre Review Books)

Readers Say Devon Fulford’s gulp is not a collection to be slowly sipped – it’s one to be swallowed whole, with gusto. Her punk poetry pulses with raw emotion and elegant craft, commanding your attention like a sharp snap to the spine. Each poem strikes with such visceral honesty, you’ll find yourself gulping both from the gut-level punch and the cerebral jolt. Navigating love, loss, and life’s jagged edges, Fulford’s musicality sings even as it jars, creating a work that’s as unflinchingly real as it is masterfully composed. gulp doesn’t just ask to be read – it insists on being felt. Mass Giorgini, Music Producer, Sonic Iguana Studios (Green Day, All-American Rejects, Rise Against) - - - - - Devon Fulford's gulp feels the way memories of adolescence feel – that same nostalgic intensity most of us still carry, a kernel of our adult selves wrought in the fire of 90s teenage culture. The specifics of her Colorado setting might translate to any place where girls begin to feel the surge of themselves in a society fearful of female becoming, which is to say: anywhere . Katie Beswick, Plumstead Pram Pushers & Making Hip Hop Theatre: Beatbox and Elements - - - - - Devon Fulford's gulp delves into deeply personal themes with raw honesty and vivid storytelling – these poems explore sexuality, trauma, and identity with a vulnerability that is both tender and unflinching, evoking imagery as delicate yet perilous as "a fawn in spring toying with the feral / mountain lions not really understanding just how sharp and ready / their mouths are." Fulford's keen cultural observations and critiques, interwoven with tales of youthful exploration, add layers of depth to the collection. The result is a compelling narrative readers will find impossible to put down, eagerly consuming each line with the fervor suggested by the title itself. Kristiane Weeks-Rogers, Self-Anointment With Lemons About the Author Devon Fulford is a poet and educator residing on the front range of the Rocky Mountains with her partner Levi and chocolate lab, The Walrus. She loves communing with nature, traveling any and everywhere she can, attending live music shows, and advocating for conversations about topics that make us squirm. About the Artist Faith Danielle has a deep passion for capturing the intricate details and hidden beauty of the world. Her journey began in Colorado, where nature's grandeur inspired her craft. Faith’s work is marked by a mindful appreciation for the overlooked magic in everyday moments. Publisher Published by Red Ogre Review and Liquid Raven Media under the fiscal sponsorship of Independent Arts & Media. Rev. 12-1-2024