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Where the Line Breaks: + Codex for ALT Poems WIP

Where the Line Breaks: + Codex for ALT Poems is a groundbreaking collection that reimagines poetry through symbolic logic, visual structure, and semantic innovation. Blending concrete layout with a personal ALT/Unicode codex, this work transforms the page into a compositional field where symbols act as operators—carrying meaning through spatial arrangement, recursion, and visual rhythm rather than conventional narrative. Poetic fragments collapse into glyphic patterns; operator sequences such as arrows, cycles, and logical markers become the engine of semantic transformation; and the interplay between language and expressive symbols invites readers into a new lexicon of poetics grounded in both medieval scribal tradition and contemporary typographic experimentation. Where the Line Breaks challenges assumptions about how language works and offers a richly layered experience for readers interested in the edge where structure and meaning intersect.

I have been working on this project for a while. Here is my draft for a cover. This is concept art that was generated via prompts. I am going to create my own digital artwork for the final cover.

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About the Author: Sarah B. Royal

Sarah B. Royal’s writing defies convention. Her poetry and prose traverse the boundaries between structure and spontaneity, often weaving together philosophical inquiry, cultural reflection, and personal narrative. With a background in experimental literature, she is known for crafting works that challenge readers to engage intellectually and emotionally.

Her acclaimed palindrome performance play, 777 – A Story of Idol Worship and Murder, showcases her fascination with mirrored storytelling and thematic symmetry. In o x ∞ = ♥: The Poet and The Mathematician, Royal explores the intersection of poetic intuition and mathematical logic, revealing a unique voice that is both analytical and lyrical.

Royal’s collections—such as Lost in the Lost and Found, Haiku For You, Lantern and Tanka Too, and the WoPoLi Chapbook Series—highlight her commitment to neurodivergent expression and poetic experimentation. Whether through childhood verse or contemporary fusion poetry, her work invites readers into a world where language is both a tool and a playground.

Sarah B. Royal continues to expand the possibilities of poetic form, offering readers a deeply personal yet universally resonant experience. Her writing is a testament to the power of creative risk, intellectual depth, and emotional authenticity.

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