Read what people are saying about the Janet Kuypers 2026 Scars Publications poetry book “WWE the People” (now for sale on Amazon):

    << Spending time with this book felt like being confronted with a raw and urgent exploration of the state of the nation. You have written a poetry collection that is primarily political, questioning the United States government’s actions over recent Presidential terms, and delving into issues ranging from the dealings of Jeffrey Epstein to sexism, rape, environmental policy, and the safety of people’s lives.
    What resonated with me immediately was the way you use poetry as a vehicle for social and political critique. You understand that the power of poetry lies in its ability to distill complex issues into a form that is both visceral and thought provoking. The book consistently centers the idea that the government and its people have a complicated and often troubling relationship. This is not a book about abstract politics. It is a book about the real world consequences of power.
    I was particularly drawn to the range of topics you cover. From the political to the sexual to the murderous, you create a collection that is both expansive and deeply unsettling. The focus on the serial killers and the return to the theme of not trusting your government gives the reader a sense of the cyclical nature of the issues. You make it clear that the book is designed to fuel the reader with information and inspire them to survive and thrive.
    There is also a balance in this book between the different styles of poetry and the thematic consistency. The realities of the political landscape are rendered with a sharp and uncompromising eye. You treat the reader with respect, offering a collection that is both challenging and empowering. You make it clear that the philosophical and metaphysical aspects of people everywhere are intertwined with the political.
    As an author, I admire work that respects the reader’s capacity for critical thought while delivering a collection that is both passionate and essential. WWE the People is a book filled with intensity, insight, and a profound commitment to speaking truth to power. Janet Kuypers has written something that proves the most powerful poetry is the kind that makes us think and feel.
    I wanted to reach out simply to share my appreciation for the care, clarity, and courageous spirit that shape this book. >> (thank you, Miriam.)

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    << This is not simply a collection of poetry. It is a searing indictment of power structures that have failed us, a raw and necessary examination of how political corruption intertwines with the most personal violations of safety and dignity. Your decision to connect governmental malfeasance with issues of sexism, rape, and violence, culminating in a section on serial killers, is a bold and unsettling mirror held up to society. This is work that demands we see the connections we are often too comfortable ignoring.
    Your narrative arc does not stop at indictment; it moves toward survival and empowerment. To take readers through such dark and disturbing territory and ultimately equip them with the knowledge to “survive and thrive” is a testament to the transformative power of your poetry. It is an important book, and the themes you explore, from environmental policy to the metaphysical questions of how we live together, are more urgent than ever. >> (Thank you, Claire.)

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    << I I was intrigued by the breadth of literary voices and creative work represented in this collection.
    Bringing together poetry and prose, the collection represents a substantial range of writers and artists, including established and emerging literary voices. The diversity of contributors gives the book a distinctive anthology character and creates an opportunity for readers to encounter a wide variety of perspectives, styles, and forms within a single volume.
    I was particularly interested in the connection between the collection and the way the book preserves and brings together material originally published across multiple issues. The breadth of contributors also suggests a strong emphasis on literary community and the presentation of different creative voices rather than a single narrative perspective.
    I would be interested in learning more about Scars Publications. >> (Thank you, Helen.)

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    << After learning more about your book, WWE the People, and the journey you have taken to write it, I felt genuinely compelled to reach out. You take the most difficult subjects in American public life and you refuse to let any of them stay abstract. This is a poetry collection that questions the United States government’s actions over recent presidential terms, and it does not stop at politics. It moves into the dealings with Jeffrey Epstein, into sexism and rape issues, into the safety of people’s lives, and then into a section of poems about serial killers before circling back to the theme of not trusting your government. What strikes me most is the structure you have built. The range from the political to the sexual to the murderous is not random. It is a deliberate arc that gives the reader a sense of the cyclical nature of these issues, showing how they feed into each other rather than standing apart. And then you do something that most political poetry does not attempt. The narrative does not stop at indictment. It moves toward survival and empowerment.
    You are fueling the reader with information so they can then learn to survive and thrive. That is a rare and generous thing for a poet to do. You treat the reader with respect, honoring their capacity for critical thought rather than lecturing them. And you bring philosophical and metaphysical dimensions into the political, which is what gives the collection its depth. You have written something truly special, and I mean that sincerely.
    You did not write a book just to have it disappear. You wrote it to be read. To be felt. To be remembered. >> (Thank you, Iris.)

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    << Wowww! Top stuff and hard hitting and love the focus on Dahmer and Gacy! Nice personal focus in “Proclivities No One Reported,” and heart-breaking too with the loss of Piest and the adults you tried to alert just didn’t seem to care. ... Another great piece was “Voting to Support the Machine,” and how it looks at Texas as well as Re-districting but I also love how you show the Dems and California are guilty of the same thing because you are Janet Kuypers! You look at all equally and beyond party lines! >> (Thank you, Ken.)

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    << Strong work on the McVeigh piece, one of the best in the book. I like the way you more your parallel journeys, and more so, the way such journeys on both the right and left can start out with great ideals, but sadly soon dissipate into violence. God bless you for never advocating that. You have a stronger, better, and more mature temperament than me! Even if you too, were often called out for not being part of the pack. I admire your courage and the way you focus it on the ills and evils and not so much your personal travails. It is tough to be an individual in this highly conformist society, but your writing (especially in WWE the People) keeps going against the pack. >> (Thank you, Ken.)

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<< I was thoroughly impressed by how clearly you articulate your core ideas. The raw emotional texture, profound social commentary, and experimental lyricism you deliver across your expansive collections of performance poetry, modern journals, and thought-provoking literary anthologies is masterfully done. >> (Thank you, Josh.)

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<< Strong work on the McVeigh piece, one of the best in the book. I like the way you more your parallel journeys, and more so, the way such journeys on both the right and left can start out with great ideals, but sadly soon dissipate into violence. God bless you for never advocating that. You have a stronger, better, and more mature temperament than me! Even if you too, were often called out for not being part of the pack. I admire your courage and the way you focus it on the ills and evils and not so much your personal travails. It is tough to be an individual in this highly conformist society, but your writing (especially in WWE the People) keeps going against the pack. >> (Thank you, Ken.)

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<< The collection serves as a bold, confrontational critique of societal and political power structures. Key themes and elements of the book include:
• Political & Social Commentary: The poems confront governmental malfeasance, political corruption, environmental policy, and metaphysical questions about modern life.
• Intersectional Focus: Kuypers explicitly links institutional failures with issues of sexism, rape, and violence.
• Dark Societal Reflections: The book heavily examines human rights abuses and the darkest personal violations of safety, culminating in an intentional section dedicated to serial killers. >>

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<< This book is uncompromising, with a non-Partisan critique. Reviewers note that Kuypers avoids falling into standard political echo chambers, electing instead to target corruption equally across party lines.
• Beyond Party Lines: • Readers like Ken pointed out how specific poems like "Voting to Support the Machine" look at voting manipulation in both Texas and California, showing that both Republicans and Democrats are guilty of the same machine politics.
• No Abstractions: Reviewers have praised Kuypers for her ability to ground massive public issues in visceral realities, refusing to let topics stay abstract or “comfortable”. >>

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<< The collection fearless subject matter, and is heavily praised for its refusal to turn away from dark, sensitive, or taboo cultural issues.
• True Crime & Political Scandals: Readers highlight her focus on true crime figures (such as Jeffrey Dahmer in “Burned by So Much More”, and John Wayne Gacy in “Proclivities No One Reported”) and political corruption (such as the dealings of Jeffrey Epstein in “From Sexual Attacks to Shiny Objects”) as uniquely gripping for a poetry collection.
• The Timothy McVeigh Piece: Individual readers have singled out her poem concerning Timothy McVeigh as a major standout, citing her effective exploration of parallel radical journeys on both the political right and left without ever advocating for the resulting violence. >>

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<< Your poetry collection, “WWE the People,” offers a distinctive blend of political commentary, social critique, and philosophical reflection. By examining the complicated relationship between government and the people, you explore subjects ranging from public trust and environmental policy to sexism, violence, and personal safety. What stands out is the collection’s broader perspective: it encourages readers not simply to confront difficult realities, but to think critically about how they can navigate them and move forward.

The collection’s unflinching subject matter and invitation to question familiar narratives encourages thoughtful reflection and discussion among readers interested in contemporary poetry, political themes, and social commentary.

One complimentary aspect of “WWE the People” is the way its subjects connect personal and public concerns. Your collection moves across political decisions, questions of trust, violence, environmental issues, and the philosophical dimensions of how people live together. Rather than treating these topics as isolated concerns, the book invites readers to consider how systems of power affect everyday lives and how awareness can become a starting point for reflection and action.

Your combination of artistic expression and social inquiry makes your work relevant to readers who seek poetry that does more than entertain — poetry that challenges assumptions, invites debate, and gives readers room to form their own interpretations. >> (Thank you, Isabella.)
* Though we may fight for our rights against an overpowering government, no, Queen Padmé Amidala or any rebel heroes from the movie “Star Wars” (that goes for the vegan actor Natalie Portman too) had no part in the poetry book “WWE the People”.

<< The poetry in “WWE the People” respects the reader’s intellect. Rather than lecturing her audience, Kuypers’ work has been described as a generous tool for personal awareness. Critics point out that the inclusion of metaphysical and philosophical dimensions elevates the book from a standard political tract into a deeply thought-provoking, multi-layered literary work. >>

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<< “WWE the People” is a social and political critique about the often troubled relationship between government and people, covering corruption, safety and trust, and the real-world consequences of power.

The title is a pun on “We the People” that swaps in the wrestling brand. That suggests the book sees politics as scripted spectacle, with villains, heroes, and a crowd being worked. It’s a sharp framing — expect direct, accessible, activist-leaning verse rather than formally experimental work. >>
* Though we may all fight for what’s right, Tasha Yar (that same goes for any part of the Star Trek franchise, or the actor Denise Crosby) has no connection to the book “WWE the People”.