R J Keeler

A remarkable book of captivating and intriguing poetry: R. J. Keeler takes you through the open gates into a chaotic but splendid garden that leads into private and public spaces, outdoors, indoors and in your mind. Along the way, he captures the hidden magic of everyday life, the joys of small moments, the mysteries of life and death - a captivating journey filled with touches of humor and introspection - an absolutely terrific book.

Snowman presents a remarkable collection of intriguing and thought-provoking poetry from R. J. KeelerMichael B. Davie, author, HammertownThe poems in Snowman are full of intelligence, humor, and craft. I found myself through Keeler's love of language and ability to capture broad experiences - from the scientific to the political to the personal - moved one minute and laughing out loud the next. A book like no other, brimful of uniqueness and surprise. -Yvonne Higgins Leach, poet-author of Another Autumn

Snowman presents a remarkable collection of intriguing and thought-provoking poetry from R. J. KeelerMichael B. Davie, author, HammertownThe poems in Snowman are full of intelligence, humor, and craft. I found myself through Keeler's love of language and ability to capture broad experiences - from the scientific to the political to the personal - moved one minute and laughing out loud the next. A book like no other, brimful of uniqueness and surprise. -Yvonne Higgins Leach, poet-author of Another Autumn

Mr. Keeler began writing in 1970 under the direction of Guy Owen. Detonation, his first book of poetry, contains poems from over thirty years of writing. His eclectic style ranges over traditional forms (sonnets, villanelles, sestinas) to less formal arrangements, and in content from science to silliness to love and death. His writing tends to be distinct from many academic or MFA writers, for whom he has a mild disdain. Mr. Keeler has been published in over sixty literary journals and has won (or been named a finalist in) several contests and awards. He is currently completing the set of poems for his second book of poetry. Mr. Keeler currently lives on Vashon Island, Washington. He is a minor Luddite, thus can only be can be contacted by email at [email protected].

Mr. Keeler began writing in 1970 under the direction of Guy Owen. Detonation, his first book of poetry, contains poems from over thirty years of writing. His eclectic style ranges over traditional forms (sonnets, villanelles, sestinas) to less formal arrangements, and in content from science to silliness to love and death. His writing tends to be distinct from many academic or MFA writers, for whom he has a mild disdain. Mr. Keeler has been published in over sixty literary journals and has won (or been named a finalist in) several contests and awards. He is currently completing the set of poems for his second book of poetry. Mr. Keeler currently lives on Vashon Island, Washington. He is a minor Luddite, thus can only be can be contacted by email at [email protected].