Specks: An anthology of poems

A definition of the word "speck" is a small spot differing from its surroundings. Gerlie Uy's poetic gift is to find the specks of people, animals, places etc. and lovingly groom each detail. Her verse has both a sumptuous indulgence in descriptions of emotions as well as physical enjoyments such as food and travel but it also has in-your-face honesty particularly in those poems documenting relationships. An impressive collection.
-- Raj Dronamraju, an American poet and novelist who resides in Malaysia and sits as a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Programme for School of Communication at the Quest International University Perak.

Specks is a collection of 80 poems which reflects, as all writing inadvertently do, the author's joyful and generous personality as well as her profound love for nature and thoughtful concern for the environment. Her obsession with food - both the bold and the delicate flavors - definitely shines through in this collection, with her numerous flavorsome allusions to food and beverages.
-- Evee Huervana, a writer, editor and translator now based in Cape Town, South Africa. A published poet, she is the founding president of Ilonggo Literature Archive Inc., and also sat in the board of directors of the Arts Council of Iloilo Foundation Inc. (ACIFI).