In Splintered, award winning author and artist Kelly Council's sixth book of poetry, she explores love, hate, and mistakes that shape who we are. In this powerful and semi-autobiographical compilation, Kelly touches on relationships, exposing raw and revealing emotions that encourage self-reflection and empowerment. Splintered looks back on more than 30 years of life experiences, the heart piercing, life altering moments that resonate with everyone. Insight into how her overall optimism and gratitude grows from memories of love, loss, joy, and pain deep beneath the surface weaves the poems together into a compilation of personal stories most keep hidden from view. The openness in which she shares her true self is evident in the touching and realistic view of a poet who has grown as a woman. Kelly exposes the many layers of herself, triggering familiar emotions anew in each poem. "These poems are hauntingly honest and cutting-edge brave." -- Frank Theodore Kanelos, Poet, Editor
