Inspired by research she undertook into the lives of medieval women mystics, Rose’s first novel, A Secret Woman, is forthcoming in April 2012. The book interweaves two narratives, one of a contemporary woman artist, a painter, and one of the story she uncovers – that of a 12th century British woman mystic whose history is…
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As my first poetry collection, Difficult Weather, is going into a second edition in 2012, I thought I’d take a look back at a couple of poems from that book. The prose poem “Chicken Fights” is one of the most frequent requests when I give readings. And “December 25” – well, a it’s a holiday…
Schedule
Readings and Talks: READINGS AND APPEARANCES, 2013: Rose will be reading from her first novel, A Secret Woman, in the U.S. and U.K. this year. Upcoming appearances include the Kensington Day of the Book, April 21, and the Baltimore Book Festival, Setember 28. Teaching: Rose is currently taking a break from formal teaching,…
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CURRENT NEWS: March 21, 2016 Hello there! Rose here. In the next few months, I’m going to be updating this site to make it more interactive, multi-media, and all-around fun to visit. In the meantime, here are some updates and new gigs to share…looks like National Poetry Month is going to be busy! My novel,…
Books
Orpheus in the Park Available now! The Bunny & the Crocodile Press, 2005. (Full-length collection; 82 pages; paperback, perfect bound) $20.00 This long-awaited collection of poems is made up of two compellingly different yet intertwining strands. In one, Solari explores a variety of myths, climbing beneath the skin of classical heroes and villains to…