Raymond McDaniel is an American poet, author of four poetry collections, all published by Coffee House Press: The Cataracts (2018), Special Powers and Abilities (2013), Saltwater Empire (2008), and Murder (2004). Murder was a National Poetry Series winner selected by Anselm Hollo. He graduated from University of Michigan in 1995, with an MFA. He teaches at the University of Michigan, and writes book reviews for The Constant Critic.

Saltwater empire
2008
ISBN 9781566892131
Special powers and abilities a 100-page super spectacular!
2013
ISBN 9781566893152
Cataracts
2018
ISBN 9781566894937
Black Warrior Review Fall/Winter 2016 43.1
2016