Break in the Field : Old Scratch Press : 9781957224121 : 1957224126 : 19 Jul 2023 : "A deeply felt collection of candid verse." KIRKUS "Ellis Elliott's compelling Break in the Field creates associations between humanity, nature, and time that deserve not only individual inspection and appreciation, but spirited discussions about contemporary poetry's ability to attract and react to life's events with bigger-picture reflections about growth, freedom, and life lessons." MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW "This gripping, heart wrenching exploration of her inner most thoughts and feelings while caring for her extreme needs stepson, "[whose] brain vessels shattered at birth into a million stars," are so raw, so deeply forthright, from a place of such compassion, tenderness, and introspection that I found myself tearful many times." KARI GUNTER-SEYMOUR Ohio Poet Laureate and author of ALONE IN THE HOUSE OF MY HEART BREAK IN THE FIELD by Ellis Elliott is a captivating and heartfelt poetry collection