Melanie Cole writes from Tacoma, WA in the Pacific Northwest. Though she never studied writing, Melanie decided she had something to say and began writing about serious mental illness, incarceration, and police violence in Tacoma and beyond in 2024.
Another amazing Spotlight! I love discovering new poets, and the themes Melanie explores are incredibly relevant in 2025. I'll have to pick up a copy of God Bless the Bottom Feeders! Every time I've seen that title it has grabbed my attention. 👏👏
Another amazing Spotlight! I love discovering new poets, and the themes Melanie explores are incredibly relevant in 2025. I'll have to pick up a copy of God Bless the Bottom Feeders! Every time I've seen that title it has grabbed my attention. 👏👏
Right? It’s a very good title. Though I think I’ll have to start with “Ocean Songs” first before I dive into the others.