by Leila A. Fortier
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Leila A. Fortier is a poet, artist and photographer currently residing in Japan. Much of her work has been translated into French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, German, Hindi and Japanese, and has been published in a vast array of literary magazines, both in print and online. In 2007 she initiated the anthology A World of Love: Voices of Carmen to benefit against domestic violence. In 2010 she composed a photo book entitled Pappankalan, India: Through the Eyes of Children to benefit the education of impoverished kids. To learn more about her published work visit her website: www.leilafortier.com |









Julie Catherine
Leila, this is an incredibly powerful, beautiful poem with such depth and grace that it takes my breath away. Beautifully penned! ~ Julie
Ute Carson
A beautiful poem and an even more beautiful photograph of “Ivory Incineration.”