Tangled in the Wire

by Elizabeth Asante-St. James, Christopher Asante-St. James (Illustrator)

Overview

Tangled in the Wire is a searing and sensual debut poetry collection that dares to love where society says it shouldn't. Elizabeth Asante-St. James-known to her beloved as a Regal Queen, Little Wife, and Obedient Sub-delivers an unflinching exploration of devotion, desire, and the defiance it takes to love someone behind bars.

Each poem pulses with longing, loyalty, and resilience, written from the heart of a woman who refuses to let distance, judgment, or time dull her fire. From aching vulnerability to fierce sensuality, these verses chronicle a relationship forged through prison walls and solidified by soul-deep commitment.

Whether you're navigating love that defies convention or seeking beauty in broken places, Tangled in the Wire offers raw truth wrapped in lyrical grace-a powerful testament to the kind of bond that won't be caged.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798317687731
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	05/31/2025
Pages:	26
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.05(d)

About the Author

About the Author – Elizabeth Asante-St. James
Elizabeth Asante-St. James writes from the soul of a survivor, a poet, and a fiercely loyal partner. Her work blends raw emotion with sensual power, honoring the realities of loving someone behind bars while reclaiming her own voice. A mother, advocate, and dreamer, she uses her pen to carve space for women whose love stories are often silenced or shamed. Tangled in the Wire is her debut collection—a labor of love and an act of rebellion.

About the Illustrator – Christopher Asante-St. James
Christopher Asante-St. James is a self-taught artist whose illustrations capture longing, intimacy, and the unspoken tension of life on the inside. Incarcerated for decades, Chris has turned confinement into a canvas, using art as his way to stay connected, create beauty, and process truth. His work throughout Tangled in the Wire reflects not only his talent, but the deep emotional bond he shares with the author—his wife, muse, and queen.