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Jayne Pupek is the author of the novel, Tomato Girl, (Algonquin Books, 2008) and two poetry collections: The Livelihood of Crows (Mayapple Press, forthcoming 2010) and Forms of Intercession, (Mayapple Press, 2008). Jayne's writing has appeared in numerous literary journals and anthologies and has received multiple nominations for the Pushcart Prize.  A Virginia native and former social worker, Jayne lives near Richmond, Virginia with her husband, two sons, and a menagerie of animal companions. She is currently working on her second novel.

Coming soon! "In The Livelihood of Crows, Jayne Pupek offers stories of mystery, luck, and particularly a humane understanding for the lapse in judgment and love. Her poems are filled with notes and reminders that you might well need to hear." Valerie Fox	"Pupek has the uncanny ability to dissect relationships, objects--even situations--and rearrange them according to the blueprint of her secret house of mirrors."   Arlene Ang Click to Order
Click to Order  "Pupek's debut is a wrenching, stunning, and pitch-perfect novel...Highly recommended."  Library Journal	Click to Order