I have worked with hundreds of writers and would-be writers. Michelle is a stand out among them all. She has a natural, quick, lovely style, a flair for organization, and a concept of writing to space that is rare among professionals...

–John N. Cole, Maine author, co-founder of Maine Times

Michelle was a pleasure to work with — thorough, professional and pleasant all the way through. Kudos to her and to your publication.

–Chris Volpe, UNH-IOL, via Interface Tech News

Michelle is dedicated to the highest standards of professional performance, and joy and delight to work with. ... She is a most effective communicator with staff and colleagues, patient and compassionate; she is dedicated to her work and takes its success personally.

–Ria Biley, editor Women’s Journal, former President, Maine Media Women

This is a [writer] who has a major contribution to make to American letters.

–Gray Jacobik, author of Brave Disguises

Claire Bateman is a terrific poet and your review will help others appreciate her.

–Gary Stein, editor, Poet Lore

This essay exceeds [its] call in its fluency and depth. That she analyses the theories proposed by several accomplished poet-essayist...while simultaneously offering an analysis...and that she does so without becoming overpowered by the likes of these poets speaks to Michelle’s agile talents as an essayist. Her prose is both detailed and concise, objective and engaged.

–Terrance Hayes, author of Wind in a Box

Hardly Anyone Drowns Here is a stellar manuscript.

–Laure-Anne Bosselaar, poet, editor

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