Cover image by Clive P. S. Publishing, 2009 (out-of-print) |
Cover, interior art by Clive. Stanza Press, 2012 |
Jacket/interior art by Clive. Phoenicia Publishing, 2012 |
Jacket image by Clive Mercer University Press, 2011 |
Seek Giacometti’s “The Palace at 4 a.m.” Go back two hours. See towers and curtain walls of matchsticks, marble, marbles, light, cloud at stasis. Walk in. The beggar queen is dreaming on her throne of words…You have arrived at the web home of Marly Youmans, maker of novels, poetry collections, and stories, as well as the occasional fantasy for younger readers.
Alas, I must once again remind large numbers of Chinese salesmen and other worldwide peddlers that if they fall into the Gulf of Spam, they will be eaten by roaming Balrogs. The rest of you, lovers of grace, poetry, and horses (nod to Yeats--you do not have to be fond of horses), feel free to leave fascinating missives and curious arguments.
Well, THAT'S a surprise. Marly, thank you so much. There's been so little time to think about a birthday that I was quite surprised when Peter turned to me at just gone midnight and wished me a happy one!
ReplyDeleteWhere is the time going?
Over the falls! And we are in our little barrels, tumbling down but working and singing as we go...
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, dear Clive--good health and good work to you in the coming year. And no slings and arrows!