Meet this week's #MainerMonday feature: Gary Lawless, part owner of Gulf of Maine Books, editor, publisher, and poet. ⠀ Through working with various communities in Maine for decades, he has encouraged and published the work of combat veterans, prison inmates, immigrants, and refugees. "The books I publish, the books we sell at the store, and the conversations we have all move us toward a wider, more informed, and more loving community,” said Lawless. ⠀ ⠀ ☝🏼Tap on the link in bio☝🏼 to read more about Lawless and what he's doing for the literature communities in Maine.⠀ ⠀ Comment below if you know of someone who you find worthy of a #MainerMonday feature. ⠀ ⠀ —⠀ ⠀ #inspirationalmainers #themainemag #maineart #maineartists #mainebooks #mainelife #lovemaine