Wild Sweet Notes: Fifty Years of West Virginia Poetry, 1950-1999

“Over the mountains, throughout the land, the stars are out. They are West Virginia poets brought together for the first time, shining as never before. Clear and bright, enough light to read by. This is what we’ve been waiting for.”—Grace Cavalieri, Producer “The Poet and the Poem” on National Public Radio

“This is a landmark in West Virginia’s literary history, but also a model of poetic celebration—which will be widely imitated. It will prove essential for schools and libraries, for both lay readers and academics. This work is conclusive evidence of the enduring vitality—and the current renaissance—of poetry. --Gordon Simmons, Renaissance Book Company and Coffee House Huntington, West Virginia

“This book is a valuable and permanent contribution to our heritage.” ---Cecil H. Underwood Governor of West Virginia