Welcome to The Locust Years.

“This collection startles the heart, walks it through a journey of grief and joy, and teaches us to feel again.”

- Justin Whitmel Earley, author of The Common Rule and Habits of the Household

The Locust Years explores a world of mystery and sorrow, desolation and love. Rooted in the Pacific Northwest, these poems offer readers an invitation to walk along a path pebbled with profound joy and deep loss. In this collection, the contemplation of the strange and wondrous happenings of the natural world and devoted attention to the human experience are chronicled in language worthy of our journey through this life.

Featuring riveting original illustrations from acclaimed artist Michael Cook, this unforgettable new poetry collection from one of our most exciting contemporary American writers is exquisitely crafted, joyously triumphant, and rich to its core with wisdom, wonder, and weathered, hard-won peace. You may find it will be a beloved  companion to you for years to come.