Testimonials
See what others are saying about Clem Stambaugh’s poetry.
Excellent
“Heartfelt and genuine, Clem Stambaugh’s poetry resonates on a soul level, line by line and word by word, for a satisfying collection that explores what it means to be human in a world that often forgets.”
– Rebekah Harris,
International bestselling author of The Lost Coven; Blood Tithe; The Thorn Princess; and The Subtle Art of Standing Still
Highly Recommended
“In The Ghosts of Gold, poet Clem Stambaugh suspects, and correctly so, that he is often hiding behind the ‘words and thoughts’ of his work, but he is hiding in plain sight. His voice and his vision are direct, honest, and unaffected.”
– Kevin Lane Dearinger,
author of On Stage With Bette Davis; The Bard in the Bluegrass; Bad Sex in Kentucky: A Memoir; and Moth and Wasp: Poems 2017-2022
Outstanding
“In The Ghosts of Gold, Clem Stambaugh leaves ‘our soft belly torn open’ (‘The Kind of Bird I Am’). It’s a collection that’s romantic and raw, barefooted and naked, wearing only its soul. These feelings we peek in on, and the moments we see, touch, feel and understand through Clem’s poetic language. They are, indeed, more valuable than gold.”
– J.J. Celli,
author of the upcoming Love Letters & Pocket Knives
“Clem Stambaugh’s poetry evokes a deeply felt range
of emotions. His words are real and raw, continually tugging at the heartstrings. A genuine pleasure to partake of and surely to be revisited time and again.”–
– S.M. Klees,
author of Messy Fragile Things; Delicate Shades of Nocturne; and Where Stardust Dwells
