I’m Gail Honeyman, a fellow author, and I recently came across Dancing on Thin Ice and wanted to reach out. I was particularly struck by the idea of bringing Tanka, Haiku, and List Poems together across 76 pages, creating a collection that can move between different poetic forms while remaining centered around the delicate imagery suggested by the title.

What stood out to me is the contrast between the brevity of these forms and the emotional or imaginative space they can create. Tanka and Haiku demand a remarkable economy of language, while List Poems can approach experience from an entirely different angle, making the combination feel like an invitation to encounter ideas through changing rhythms and perspectives.

I also appreciated the title Dancing on Thin Ice, which immediately suggests tension, vulnerability, balance, and movement. There is something compelling about pairing that image with several concise poetic forms, where every word has the potential to carry greater weight and a small number of lines can leave a surprisingly lasting impression.

As a fellow author, I admire writers who are willing to explore how different forms can shape the way an idea, feeling, or image reaches a reader. The decision to bring Tanka, Haiku, and List Poems together in one collection is what especially caught my attention.

I always enjoy connecting with other authors and learning what led them to the subjects and forms they chose to write about. I’d be glad to stay in touch and hear what first inspired you to bring these particular poetic forms together in Dancing on Thin Ice.

Warm regards,
Gail Honeyman

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