Deep Roots, Dark Forests

by Vanessa K. Eccles, Fabled Collective

Deep Roots, Dark Forests explores the unseen, the unnoticed, and the uncared for in our lives. It's the simple everyday things that are the most fascinating—the flowers, the forest, the decaying architecture in an old southern town. It's the silent, quick blooms of an azalea, the big, pure magnolia blossoms, and the wide roots of a live oak that capture the attention here. And there's also the fictitious melodies that whisper while amongst the trees or sipping morning coffee that makes their way into the collection. This is a record of the quiet moments and the loud ones, times when we feel haunted and at peace, and all the in-between. This isn't a work of fiction or of fact. These poems along with the photography embody a mix of truth and untruth—stories told from a slant.

Genres: Audiobook

166 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 14, 2020

About the author

Vanessa K. Eccles is the creator of lovely and terrifying creatures. In the search for beautifully broken characters, she’s not afraid to delve into the dark side of humanity and fantasy to find the most authentic and relatable monsters, reminding us all that we are each fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14).

She’s currently the writer, host, and producer of the Fabled Collective podcast.

She and her Prince Charming live in hauntingly beautiful Savannah, GA, with their three dogs.

Reviews

[Mary Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Without a doubt, my favorite poems were Scattered Roots, Secret Savannah, Haunted Mirror, and Every Flower. Eccles’ love for the South just oozes from the pages. Every Flower, in particular, took me by surprise. I adored the honesty in the few lines of that poem. If you’re looking for honesty, beauty, ambiance, and artistry, this is your next read. You’ll want to return again to ponder the poems.

[Rachel Stevenson · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a beautiful set of poems. I loved all of the references to the south and it's many layers of identity. It was a rich and interwoven set of poems that sometimes made you stop and think.