Borderland: Poetry and Words from the Intersection of Race, Masculinity, Bisexuality, and Grief by Ross Victory Book Tour & Giveaway
BORDERLAND
Ross Victory
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GENRE: LGBTQ Poetry
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BLURB:
Borderland
is not just a poetry collection—it’s an invitation to explore the most
vulnerable corners of the human experience. Award-winning author Ross Victory
takes readers on an emotional journey across the intersections of masculinity,
race, bisexuality, and grief. In a fearless blend of narrative and free verse,
Victory dismantles societal expectations, offering a space where identity can
exist fluidly and unapologetically.
Through
its evocative imagery and bold storytelling, Borderland tackles life’s most
complex themes—love, loss, strength, and defiance. Each poem immerses readers
in raw emotion, from tender vulnerability to fierce defiance. This collection
is perfect for readers seeking honest, unfiltered reflections on what it means
to exist at the crossroads of identity and experience.
With
a voice that’s as unique as it is powerful, Ross Victory has created a
collection that speaks to anyone searching for connection and understanding.
Borderland isn’t just a book—it’s a movement, a conversation, and a space to
find yourself reflected in its pages.
Step
into the borderland, where identity knows no boundaries.
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EXCERPT
The
Watchtower
I am a lone sniper standing watch
over my heart,
On a fortress wrought with steel and barbed wire.
I scan the horizon, forever askance,
Enemy or ally? Escape or endure?
Isolation strips away my doubt.
Perched still and silent,
High and ready above the world.
Mirages in the distance,
Stirrings in the sand,
Hallucinations in my mind,
A phantom wasteland.
In this tower,
Each approaching step
Sparks memories of betrayal,
Too vivid to forget.
Steady aim, my rifle cracks—
I descend.
Moving with stealth and care,
To find a crumpled note,
“Do you need help? We see you alone up there.”
How do I distinguish,
Between enemy and peer?
Steady aim, my rifle cracks—
I descend.
Another crumpled letter,
“I’m in love with you.”
Atop the watchtower,
Guarded by suspicion,
Threats of war outweigh my desire for love,
On guard, I am stifled by my own protection.
Ready, aim…
Once, I came down to aid a woman calling for help,
Blade to the neck, a sword in my side
She robbed me of everything,
Scars remain
Oh, the irony that echoes,
In this needle's eye,
Among glorious clouds, silken air,
I repel the saving light.
One day, I may know the truth,
Sometimes love knocks.
Until that day,
In the Borderland's cruel lore,
My instinct, my watchtower a monument,
To a boy lost in war.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Ross Victory, (he/him), is an award-winning author, music
artist, and entrepreneur from Los Angeles. Featured in LA Weekly, LA Blade,
American Reporter, and Bi.org, Ross rediscovered the healing power of writing
after losing his father and brother. A former English teacher, Ross creates
immersive narrative experiences. He published “Views from the Cockpit,” a
father-son memoir, in 2019, resulting in a portfolio of six original titles and
a music catalog of 20 songs. His works explore self-discovery, adventure,
bisexuality, and family. In 2023, he released the Pride anthem “Bisexual Daze”
and Book 1 of the L.A.-based horror series “Grandpa's Cabin.” Ross also
publishes articles and reflections about grief, biphobia, and elder abuse on
Medium.com and recently spoke at their Annual Writer’s Conference. This fall he
will release his first poetry collection titled, “Borderland,” exploring the
intersection of race, masculinity, and sexuality.
Website: https://www.rossvictory.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rossvictoryofficial
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rossvvictorius
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Borderland-Poetry-Intersection-Masculinity-Bisexuality-ebook/dp/B0DJ1PHR13
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GIVEAWAY
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Thank you for featuring BORDERLAND.
ReplyDeleteThat was a lovely excerpt ! Thank you so much for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThis should be a very exciting novel. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great book!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Borderland has taught me so much about life. If you check it out, I hope you enjoy!
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