Teo Shannon discusses ‘A Chronology of Blood: Poems’

A stunning debut collection by a gifted poet, “A Chronology of Blood” explores major traumas in the author’s life. Autobiographical in nature, the book is broken into three sections that each deal with a trauma the author has endured, and it explores a range of themes including gun violence, conversion therapy, misuse of drugs, addiction, and domestic violence. But hope balances the anger, harm, and pain. Above all, Shannon is a survivor, learning to incorporate these experiences into a life filled with healing and lived on his own terms.

Teo Shannon holds a PhD in English from UNL and is a cofounder and a co-EIC of the literary journal Cotton Xenomorph. His poetry has appeared in numerous journals and anthologies. He lives in Michigan.