“A lyrical masterpiece….powerful and precise….each poetic jewel awakens in the wrapping and unwrapping of patterned motif and sound. A brilliant collection by a gifted performance poet.”

Debbie Okun Hill, poet, Tarnished Trophies

“Rich with philosophical questions both beautiful and tragic….sfumato and its skillful blending of life’s light and shade will stay with you long after you’ve turned its final page.”

Renée M. Sgroi, poet, life print, in points (erbacce-press, 2020)

“As with sfumato in painting: seamless transitions and lines and metaphors that melt into one another. The interplay between images delights the mind and ear.” Lynn Tait, poet, member of the League of Canadian Poets and The Ontario Poetry Society

“A brilliant new collection with a raw edge. Through riveting metaphor and a sense of the absurd, Stones reveals the dignity and holy patterns even in our deepest despair.” Joan Clayton, Author of Frida and Diego

“David Stones ranks among our finest poets. sfumato strikes that rare balance between contemplative and empathic, novel and familiar, intimate and worldly. A real ‘take with’ book.” Tom Gannon Hamilton, poet, Panoptic (2018) and The Mezzo Soprano Dines Alone (2020), both from Aeolus House

“Stones’ poetry never fails to delight. Losing yourself in sfumato and the rich and beautiful dazzle of his words will be time well spent.” Keith Tomasek, Publisher Stratford Festival Reviews

•Major book launch at Art Bar series in Toronto

•Print and online media campaign for genre-specific and national media

•Digital marketing including Goodreads, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Reddit RPAN

•Author guest blogs on targeted online outlets

•Literary award and literary festival submissions across Canada

•ARC mailing to targeted outlets and digital reader copies available through NetGalley