Gary Rainford, author of the poetry collection, Salty Liquor, lives on Swan’s Island year-round with his wife and daughter.  Gary’s suite of poems, We Are Here, was an honorable mention selected by Betsy Sholl for The Gabriel Zimpritch Memorial Poetry Prize.  His poems, shaped by tides, saltwater, and music, is published in a wide range of literary magazines, university journals, and newspapers.  Liner Notes, says Gary, is a tribute to great songs, inspired musicians, poetic form, his love of singing in the shower, and playing acoustic, air-guitar. ​