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The Rising And The Rain
, John’s first book of poetry.

Local at inception but universal in scope, Straley’s narrative poems encompass the personal and political. Sometimes finding humor and solace in the absurd, they always return to the abiding source of life along this wild stretch of the Pacific.

Available from Old Harbor Books in Sitka. Just give them a call. Signed copies may be available. Or try:

Powell's | Amazon | B & N


 


". . . a thrilling journey . . . sure- footed and deeply evocative." -
Seattle Times

". . . moving . . . and utterly absorbing . . ." - Denver Post

". . . a riveting, unpredictable ride." - Publisher's Weekly

". . . a rich tale . . . Straley hits all the right notes here." - Booklist

". . . a rousing good read." - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner


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Alaska State Council on the Arts - logo with stylized caribouJohn was the Alaska State Writer Laureate.2006-08.

   

More:

 

- Tall tales and keen observation -- Seattle Times

- Two local interviews with John: KCAW Radio and Sitka Sentinel