About A Dirtbag Love Letter:

A Dirtbag Love Letter is this author’s second self-published collection of poetry and prose poetry. This book is a short form introspective exploration of place and landscape through self, and exploration of self through landscape. Rooted in a deep sense of intimacy with small towns, rivers, and wilderness areas, it reads as a poet`s travel diary in all its mysticism and magic of the outdoors. Following the fast-paced life and travels of a multiday river guide, it shows the romance of the seasonal work lifestyle in all its ups and downs through each river and location from the time of leaving to the time of returning. This full circle story told through poetry is a glimpse into the rich microculture of outdoor guides that reflects the hero`s journey with a modern cowboy twist, leaving you itching to go get out into the hidden gems of the West.

Author Bio:

Alexi Byrnes is a Pacific Northwest born writer currently based in Sisters Oregon. Known to friends as “Al”, she can often be seen walking her dog around town or haunting the local coffee shops. An avid outdoors enthusiast and musician, these two worlds are often reflected in her writing, tending to write from a place of inspiration and love of the areas and communities she is part of. Influence of the Beat generation of art and by naturalist writers can be felt in her writing and approach to art.