William May’s Blaze Without Burning Inspires Sonic Collaborations of 25 Original Compositions by Denise Marsa and Paul A. Harvey
Literature / Music

William May’s Blaze Without Burning Inspires Sonic Collaborations of 25 Original Compositions by Denise Marsa and Paul A. Harvey

Poet William May is expanding the world of his debut chapbook, Blaze Without Burning (Finishing Line Press), with a dynamic and deeply personal audio companion—a collection of 25 original musical compositions written and produced by celebrated artists Denise Marsa and Paul A. Harvey. The soundtrack will be available Friday, June 13, across major streaming platforms.  Blaze without Burning, William May’s debut collection, offers readers of … Continue reading

Literature

William May’s “Blaze Without Burning” Offers a Bold New Voice in Contemporary Poetry

There’s a distinct moment in reading William May’s Blaze Without Burning when you realize you’re not simply engaging with poetry—you’re stepping into a parallel dialogue of perception and possibility. Released May 30, 2025, via Finishing Line Press, this debut chapbook defies linearity, both in structure and in spirit, and introduces May as a poet unafraid … Continue reading