Marilyn McVickerMarilyn McVicker had her first poem published in 1980, and has been writing ever since. Her poetry has appeared in Kakalak, Kaleidoscope, The Healing Muse, Earth's Daughters, Speckled Trout Review, Wordgathering, and other journals. Her published boos include: As for Life: A memoir in poetry exploring the isolation & loss of chronic illness (Redhawk Publications, 2022), Some Shimmer of You (Finishing Line Press, 2014), and Sauna Detoxification Therapy (McFarland & Co., Inc., 1997). Marilyn's fascination with words and self-expression stems from her previous career as a solo flutist and music educator, and her family experience with deaf culture. Read More Read Less