vdp09...Shroud..by Emma Lee..Haunting poetry from the acclaimed Leicester poetess. At times recalling Sisters of Mercy dirges, but always remaining steadfast to the scarred memories of a devotion now past. A VDP classic!.

vdp14...Break the Black Ice: Fall Apart..by Hyacinthe L. Raven..The first chapbook in a 3-part series, "Fall Apart" has proven itself a goth mainstay.

vdp23...White Horses..by William Kopecky..A premier poet of our times, Kopecky offers this chapbook of dreamy, wintery poetry, perfectly complimented by artist Kimberly William's lush, magical illustrations.












vdp24...Break the Black Ice: And Drift in Dreams of Other Lives..by Hyacinthe L. Raven..The second chapbook in a 3-part series, "And Drift" uses images of the past as its pained theme, the tormenting nostalgia of an unrequited love.

vdp25...The Esoteric..by Hyacinthe L. Raven..An abstract, experimental chapbook of poetry tinged with influence of The Tear Garden. Dabbling in a different style during college, this chapbook is to Hyacinthe's repertoire what Japanese Whispers was to The Cure. An interesting change-of-pace and a poetic epilogue to her fiction piece No Meaning Beyond Itself.

vdp29...A Millennial..by Lara Haynes..Painfully introspective, this chapbook of poetry comes to us from Lara Haynes, the genius behind "Not Dead But Dreaming" magazine. Intertwined with her shivering ink drawings, Lara's words are like chords plucked within hearts, recalling the tear-stained pages of a diary.

vdp30...Crush Violets..by Hyacinthe L. Raven..A modern-day Ophelia chapbook of poems, pining for love lost, forsaken in a prayer, hidden in a dream. Inspired by the music of the New Orleans band Falling Janus, these verses remind readers of the innocence of love, the beauty of desire, and the torment between the two. A VDP favourite.

vdp31...Break the Black Ice: Where the Silence Starts to Thicken..by Hyacinthe L. Raven..The third and final chapbook in a series, "Where the Silence..." concentrates on solitude and isolation, on the pain of a heart trying to heal and come to terms with the absence of a love longed for. A suffocation of sorts, smothering the old to breathe in the new.

vdp38...Seasons of Rust..by John Sweet..A hearty dose of reality, presented in the sharp, cutting style for which Sweet is infamous. Images splinter in your head, words settle in the pooled-up tears in your eyes. This chapbook presents some of the strongest and most mature work John has written, showing exactly why he is a treasure of the small press.

vdp39...Ghostwhispers..by Karen R. Porter..One of today's top poets, Karen's strength in description highlights this full collection, touching upon such themes as nostalgia and remembrance. She uses her talent like a brush, creating vivid paintings with her verses. This chapbook is a captivating look into the mind of a genius wordsmith.

vdp41...The System..by David Beard..Award-winning poet David Beard presents us with a collection of poetry embedded in the mental health system. His exploration of the people he's worked with yields a work both deeply personal and profoundly cathartic.

vdp42...Sestina..by Lara Haynes..An exquisite take on the poetic form, Lara's latest chapbook is a testament to the power of her writing. A true gem for lovers of sestinas as well as fans of Lara's work.

vdp43...Approaching Lost..by John Sweet..Continuing where Seasons of Rust left off, this new chapbook showcases John's high-caliber writing. An introspective look at a man coming to terms with fatherhood and adulthood in our apathetic world. Highly recommended!

vdp47...A Season of Storms..by Bill Wunder..Despair lives in the murk of shadows that settle in the corners of this cold-roomed world. We find a dull hope in yearning for a return to what was left behind years ago. Life is a season of storms, and we cling to a life raft in a needing, wanting sea.