Michelle Hartman's third book of poetry, The Lost Journal of my Second Trip to Purgatory is a change from her other work. It is a volume containing poems calling attention to child abuse. At times deep and darkly disturbing, her words shed light on a serious problem in America. Michelle is a multiple Pushcart nominee. Her work has also appeared overseas in Ireland, Germany, Australia, Canada and Nepal. She is the editor of the award-winning journal, Red River Review, www.redriverreview.com.