New Literary Collection
Leon Dalton · Author of The Agents
With Pen in Hand brings poetry and short stories together in one place. Some pages are gentle, some are sharp, but all of them stay close to real feeling and everyday life.
"These are pages you sit with, not rush through."
Overview
Reflective and personal writing for readers who like lines that stay with them.
This collection does not hurry you. Some pages feel like late-evening conversation; others open like morning light across paper.
The writing stays grounded in real life: work, love, regret, memory, and small moments that matter more than they first seem.
A good fit for book clubs, quiet evenings, and readers who prefer depth over noise.
What’s inside
Poetry and short fiction in one volume, written in a voice that stays honest throughout.
Quiet, image-led lines that hold feeling without noise.
Character-rich scenes, subtle tension, and deeply human turns.
Read it in one sitting, or open it for a few pages whenever you need a pause.
Order
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Preview a short passage to hear the voice before you buy.
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Request GuideThe edition
Format, scope, and the kind of reader this collection was written for—plus a clear look at the book itself.
Folio note
With Pen in Hand is a hardcover collection of poems and short stories made for slow, thoughtful reading, and for coming back to later.
For press assets, club guides, and trade questions, use the Media Kit and Contact sections on this site.
Momentum
Highlights from early outreach—figures update as the edition rolls out.
1200+ signups
40+ clubs
15+ pending requests
Press
Assets and guides for media, libraries, and reading groups.
Need a book-club guide? Request it directly through the contact section and we will send the latest version.
Paths
Start with a mood, then continue wherever the book takes you.
Mood I
Begin with a gentle poem, then move to a story about memory and return.
Mood II
Read a sharper piece first, then soften into one reflective poem.
Quiet Morning: start with language-rich verses and close on a short, hopeful story.
Choose a reading mood and preview a matching voice from the collection.
Questions
Quick answers for readers, hosts, and buyers.
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