<DIV><p><I>Dark. Sweet.</I> offers readers the sweep of LindaHogan's work?environmental and spiritual concerns, her Chickasaw heritage?in spare, elemental, visionary language.</p><p><B>From "Those Who Thunder":</B></p><I><p>Those who thunder<BR>have dark hair<BR>and red throw rugs.<BR>They burn paper in bathroom sinks.<BR>Their voices refuse to suffer<BR>and their silences know the way<BR>straight to the heart;<BR>it's bus route number eight.</p></I><p><B>Linda Hogan</B> is the recipient of the 2007 Mountains and Plains Booksellers Spirit of the West Literary Achievement Award. Her poetry has received an American Book Award, Colorado Book Award, and a National Book Critics Circle nomination.</p><BR></DIV>