Martin Elster, who never misses a beat, was for many years a percussionist with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. Martin’s poems have appeared in numerous literary journals and anthologies in the U.S. and abroad. His honors include the 2022 Helen Schaible International Sonnet Contest winner, Rhymezone’s poetry contest, and five Pushcart nominations. His most recent book is Dogged: A Verse Novel (co-written with Joan Axelrod-Contrada).
Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: Kelsay Books (October 16, 2025)