The new poetry book
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Good Grief
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Good Grief, the debut poetry collection from Cale Maloney, is a tender, unflinching exploration of memory, loss, love, and self-reclamation. Told through raw, lyrical poems, the collection guides readers through rooms of personal history—some warm, some broken—where grief is not a moment, but a companion. Yet as the pages turn, the weight begins to lift; sorrow gives way to stillness, then to a quiet kind of hope. In the final light, Good Grief reminds us that the sunset isn’t just an ending—it’s the beginning of something beautiful, too.
Ciara B.
“Real, raw, powerful, deep, emotional, telling, jarring, beautiful...this book embodies every single one. Cale has a way with words, and you can physically feel the pain, love, heartache, and grief in the words you read. Through every phase of life – grief, heartache, love, laughter, loss – God is with us through it all and never leaves us. Cale perfectly wraps all of these emotions into one perfectly, well written book for the world to have the absolute privilege and honor to read."
Carlee C.
Influencer
“A hauntingly beautiful collection, this poetry book weaves sorrow and faith into something deeply human and profoundly hopeful. It has raw emotion and lyrical grace, and it explores the depths of pain while keeping a steady gaze on redemption. A moving testament to the power of belief in the midst of darkness but allowing yourself to feel every bit of it all.”
Amber W.
Author of “Finding Grace"
“In his debut collection Good Grief, Cale Maloney invites readers into an intimate and deeply emotional journey through the landscape of loss. Blending poetry and short stories, he bares his heart with raw honesty, capturing the heartbreak of love, loss, and disappointment. Each passage carries a weight that feels almost tangible, allowing the reader to truly experience the depth of his grief. Yet woven through the sorrow is a quiet thread of hope, reminding us that even in our darkest moments, light still lingers. A moving and beautifully written debut."
Rachael M.
Singer
“This collection of poems and short stories about grief felt like sitting with someone who truly understands loss. The writing is raw but also gentle, offering both heartbreak and small moments of comfort. It reminded me that grief isn’t just about sadness, it’s also about love and the memories we hold on to. A beautiful, honest read.”
“Good Grief is real, raw, and heart-wrenching. It's a window into the harder-to-swallow memories in life that most all humanity, even Christians, walk through. However, the ending brings the hope for light that comes when you have a firm foundation in Christ – showing that though the darker storms may encompass us for a season, there is the promise that all things will be turned for good, even our grief."
Erin C.
“As I read each poem, it felt more and more like sitting with a friend and understanding each other. Grief is tough. Learning to sit with grief and welcome the process is daunting. Cale captures that process perfectly. I have no doubt that everyone who picks up this work will find a piece of themselves and learn about the importance of allowing ourselves to feel.”
Canaan C.
Singer
Nathan C.
Business Coach & Photographer
“Cale’s immersive poetry brings us up close with our human emotion, introspection, and depth. I found myself pulled into a world, and a mind for which I was not fully ready to meet upon opening this book—but was all the better for it in the end. Whether it is read daily as a morning passage, or a constant read-through experience, readers will find themselves transported into a deeper part of themselves that they didn’t know they had. Stunning and gripping in the very way that poetry should be."
Esther B.
Photographer
“Truly so honest, deeply human, and so beautifully written. Literally insane, every poem is so beautiful."
