Readers are calling B. L. Bruce’s “Blue California Sky” a must read
Blue California Sky by B. L. Bruce is a must-read! This stunning compilation of poetic prose delves into the deep and complex emotions of life—from grief and sorrow to the beauty of the outdoors and the thrill of romance.
Bruce’s writing is like a breath of fresh air, filled with rich, evocative language that paints vivid images in your mind. The way she explores heavy topics like psychological and physical suffering, suicide, and longing is both poignant and powerful. Yet, amid the sadness, there’s an undeniable sense of awe at nature’s beauty and the simple joys of life.
Each piece in this collection is a journey, taking you to unexpected places and leaving you with a sense of wonder. The blend of raw emotion and striking imagery makes this book a true stunner. If you’re in the mood for a read that’s as beautiful as it is heart-wrenching, Blue California Sky is the book for you. Prepare to be moved and inspired by Bruce’s masterful prose.
Review by Mansi Ramwani, Book Influencer, What Mansi Reads
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Award-winning author and two-time Pushcart Prize nominee, California poet Bri Bruce (writing as B. L. Bruce) has been called the “heiress of Mary Oliver.” With a bachelor’s degree in literature and creative writing from the University of California at Santa Cruz, her work has appeared in dozens of anthologies, magazines, and literary publications. Her poetry most recently appears in The Lakeshore Review, Red Wolf Journal, Bivouac Magazine, The Sunlight Press, Riverstone Literary Journal, and Gone Lawn, among many others. Bruce is the recipient of the Ina Coolbrith Memorial Poetry Prize and the PushPen Press Pendant Prize for Poetry, as well as the author of four books: The Weight of Snow, 28 Days of Solitude, The Starling’s Song, and Measures. Her highly praised debut collection, The Weight of Snow, was the 2014 International Book Awards poetry category finalist and the 2014 USA Best Book Awards poetry category finalist. The Starling’s Song, released in February of 2016, was selected as Honorable Mention in the Pacific Rim Book Festival. Blue California Sky is her fifth book. Follow her on Twitter @b_l_bruce and on Instagram @thepoesis.
