{"product_id":"red-mother-9781630450540","title":"Red Mother","description":"\u003cp\u003eSometimes we all feel as if our relationships consume us. In \u003cem\u003eRed Mother\u003c\/em\u003e Laurel Radzieski weaves a love story told from the perspective of a parasite. This series of short poems explores the intimacy, desire and devotion we all experience by following the sometimes tender, often distressing relationship that emerges between a parasite and its host. Radzieski's poetry is playful, though often with sinister undertones. Far from romanticizing either role, \u003cem\u003eRed Mother\u003c\/em\u003e takes readers on a tour of their own innards, exposing the hooks and claws of all involved. Following the parasite's life cycle, the book blurs the line between science and poetic license to create a fantastical romp not for the squeamish. Although parasites are not known as conversationalists, Radzieski's guest has a lot to say.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRadzieski, Laurel:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Laurel Radzieski earned her MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard College. She is a poetry editor for \u003cem\u003eClockhouse\u003c\/em\u003e and her work has appeared in \u003cem\u003eReally System, inkscrawl\u003c\/em\u003e and other publications. Laurel's poetry has also been featured on the Farm\/Art DTour in La Rue, Wisconsin. She has served as a teacher, director, stage manager, actor, theatrical designer and playwright. She lives with her husband in northeastern Pennsylvania.","brand":"NYQ Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493076734226,"sku":"9781630450540","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ffeb3ff9-0669-4de7-b10e-2d9a7b7cd317.jpg?v=1730625565","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/red-mother-9781630450540","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}