"Ethereal. Hypnotic. Oracular." Amie McCracken, author of Emotionless

"Jessica Bell captures motherhood in our daydreams and in our kitchens. It dances on a celestial plane, but then knocks the reader back down to Earth in an instant, with word combos only natural poets can weave. It's highly universal, yet still lands in its own category of brilliance." Elaina Battista-Parsons, author of Italian Bones in the Snow

"Each compelling meditation on daily life as mother and son blends the earthy with the ethereal. From Virginia Woolf and a grumbly fridge to sea spray, yucca leaf shadows, and fairies, these poems deliver discovery and delight." Melanie Faith, author of From Promising to Published

"Profound observations about relationships between people, nature, and life experiences which left me gasping with both amazement and recognition. Mystical, wise and original." Karen Alghabban, writer

"In A Tide Should Be Able to Rise Despite Its Moon Jessica Bell has thoroughly explored the topography of parenthood. She describes each moment with a keen eye and an open ear; with passion and with gentle understanding. You read her poems and say: 'Yes, that's exactly what it's like.'" Alan Humm, Editor of One Hand Clapping magazine