Felones de Se
Poems About Suicide
by LindaAnn LoSchiavo
With a sprinkling of dark humor and a full measure of compassion, “Felones de Se: Poems about Suicide” is surprising, quirky, and a riveting read. Inspired by actual suicides, one of them a blood relative, these poems are resonant, impossibly moving, bittersweet, and strange.
“Inspired by actual suicides, LindaAnn LoSchiavo’s poems are impressive and utterly riveting. Their accuracy of detail edges on the uncanny.”
“Suicide, Volume 1: A collection of poetry & short prose from writers around the world on the themes of suicide and self-harm” – Robin Barratt, Editor-in-Chief, The Poet Magazine
“A gritty and truthful collection, LoSchiavo excavates beauty from pain and pain from beauty with expert hands. ” – Charlie Fabri, Editor-in-Chief, Swim Press
REVIEW
5 out of 5
A beautiful, poignant, dark, emotional, and unforgettable, this collection will tug at your heart strings. I admit, it felt a bit odd to read poems about suicide at first, especially ones inspired by actual suicides. As someone who has struggled with ideation and actively planning and almost carrying out my own suicide in the past, these hit very close to my heart, and I found myself tearing up, while also glad I found my way through without putting my loved ones through the pain had I succeeded. LoSchiavo did an amazing job evoking imagery and emotion, so keep a box of tissues near when reading. I cannot recommend this enough for anyone who enjoys poetry, or who is looking for a beautiful, but short read that will make their heart overflow with emotion.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Native New Yorker and award-winner, LindaAnn LoSchiavo is a member of British Fantasy Society, HWA, SFPA, and The Dramatists Guild.
Titles published in 2024: “Always Haunted: Hallowe’en Poems” [Wild Ink], “Apprenticed to the Night” [UniVerse Press], and “Felones de Se: Poems about Suicide” [Ukiyoto].
Forthcoming: “Cancer Courts My Mother” [Prolific Pulse Press, 2025].
Book Accolades earned: Elgin Award for “A Route Obscure and Lonely” and Chrysalis BREW Project’s Award for Excellence for “Always Haunted: Hallowe’en Poems.”
