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A striking collection that pushes the boundaries of poetic form and meaning
“The poems in Blaze without Burning are suffused with a sense of discovery as if May is inviting readers to explore language and meaning alongside him. His writing is precise yet lyrical, offering vivid imagery and introspective depth without veering into sentimentality. There’s an undeniable energy in his work—one that embraces contradiction, ambiguity, and the interplay between past and present. At times, his lines feel like incantations, invoking both struggle and triumph, making the chapbook’s title all the more fitting.” – Chris Adams, Vocal.Media
The Fire That Illuminates: An Interview with William May
“May’s debut chapbook, Blaze Without Burning, is a testament to this, offering readers a collection that is both deeply personal and structurally bold. Releasing on May 30, 2025, through Finishing Line Press, the book is already generating conversation for its inventive approach and emotional resonance.” – Read Interview at Patch Florida
“I have heard nothing but rave reviews for last night’s event with William May.”
– Courtney Charles, Midtown Reader – (Reading from Blaze without Burning and Q & A)