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My Debut Poetry Collection

Caught in a Hazy Dream

Discover my debut poetry collection, 100 tanka-inspired poems that bridge centuries of tradition with contemporary life. Across five sections, these verses explore nostalgia, love, growth, and the surreal.

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Caught in a Hazy Dream features unique full-color illustrations with every poem.

Some Praise for Caught in a Hazy Dream

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Caught in a Hazy Dream is a beautiful collection of poems that will touch the hearts of its readers. Tiffany Mackay writes with a light hand and recalls beautiful memories while emphasizing the small details that many take for granted. Printed on a backdrop of soothing watercolor abstracts, the warm energy of the poems flows on and off each page as gently as a summer breeze. Readers will find themselves relaxed as they visualize the many recollections of the author.

— Kathryn Dare, San Francisco Book Review

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This book should be on the coffee table for all to pick up and take a break from the fast pace of life. The tanka-inspired poems allow one to pause for thought, re-live memories ( some long forgotten), and visualize the images the author’s beautiful use of words evokes. Every page reflecting each poem is a beautiful watercolor, each with its own subtle patterns. This adds to the calmness one feels when reading this book. I thoroughly enjoyed the memories I experienced. I highly recommend “Caught in a Hazy Dream.”

— Verne M., NetGalley Reviewer

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Caught in a Hazy Dream by Tiffany Mackay captures fleeting moments forever with gentle wording. One hundred small but perfect poems capture many of life’s special moments, some as simple as a smoke-filled sky or a misty morning overlooking a lake, to the astounding beauty of towering maple trees, to introspective moments which we all, at some time in our life journey, contemplate. Caught in a Hazy Dream is a pure elixir for the soul.

— Jan M., Goodreads Reviewer

About Tiffany Mackay

I’m Tiffany Mackay, a poet specializing in brief, impactful verses. My poetry reflects peace, tranquility, and contemplation. With a focus on contemporary tanka, haiku, and micro-poetry, I capture the profound beauty in fleeting moments.

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Explore life's fleeting moments with Caught in a Hazy Dream, a collection of 100 tanka-inspired poems, each paired with digital watercolor art.


Perfect for poetry lovers seeking a modern take on a classic form, readers who appreciate brief, impactful verses, and anyone looking to explore the spaces between waking and dreaming, past and present.

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The Journey of Creating Caught in a Hazy Dream
As I prepare to share “Caught in a Hazy Dream” with the world, I find myself reflecting on the journey that led to this collection. The seeds were planted during a particularly introspective period of my life, where personal challenges and transition...
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