![]() ![]() How she illuminates that reasoning through direct and unwavering language is downright magical. Actions mean more than words, but as a writer, Moniz knows that words are the connective tissue that give us the faith we need to carry on. Throughout the book, it’s these sustained beats, reverberating with gravity, that give the book texture and depth. Moniz possesses a calm ability to capture unspoken yet palpable awkwardness and disconnect. Her blistering range is evident in the 11 stories of her stunning debut collection, Milk Blood Heat, all of which are set in the Sunshine State. ![]() A resident of northern Florida, Moniz is an achingly insightful and soulful writer who deserves more than that. Moniz deserves more than the easy weather metaphors that come to mind. Although her stories are as emotionally gutting as the wake of a hurricane, Dantiel W. ![]()
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