DarkWinter Press New Release: Consumed by Karolina Bednarek!

DarkWinter Press is excited to announce our latest release, the beautiful poetry and photography collection Consumed by Karolina Bednarek, available now in paperback and e-version for Kindle. You can buy it here!

About Consumed:

Consumed invites readers to explore what we take in—and what takes hold of us. Through four progressive sections: Nature, Nurture, Distractions, and Peace, Karolina reflects on the intersections of observation, emotion, and curiosity. Each poem is paired with an original photograph, offering an additional lens to interpret the everyday. Guided by experimentation and a spirit of wonder, this collection encourages quiet reflection on life’s tenderness.

Advance Praise for Consumed:

“Consumed is an arresting, sensuous reflection on nature, art, family, relationships, and the pains and joys that fill up a life. In Bednarek’s lively, playful world, the path is “fixed by footsteps bit by bit,” and “the antidote to consume is to create.”  Bejeweled with lush photos of faces and sky, rivers, plant life, streetscapes and paper, the book flows beautifully between verses and images which are at once crisp and dreamy.”

— James Cairns, professor in the Humanities department at Wilfrid Laurier University and author of In Crisis On Crisis

"Crafted with warmth, care, and creativity, Karolina’s words dance across the page with grace and insight. A refreshingly cozy read, familiar yet delightfully profound."

— R.K. Gandhi, author of Hope in the Black Hole

"A beautifully evocative collection of poetry and photos. Karolina takes you to simple moments and dwells in the details of daily life, with memories both personal and recognizable.”

— Caelan Beard, author of Setter Up

About Karolina Bednarek:

Karolina Bednarek is an emerging writer from Southern Ontario. Her poetry has appeared in Tower Poetry Society, DarkWinter Literary Magazine, and Dog Eared Poetry Vol: 1. She’s a regular reader at Poetry Nights hosted by Dog-Eared Cafe. Karolina also writes book and film reviews, as well as opinion pieces, connecting with art through social media:

Substack: Read_my_thoughts

Instagram : @sunset.queen.reviews

This is her first poetry collection.