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Hi Marc,No worries. You can have it in more than one category as long as it is relevant.
-Vince
I'm A. F. Stewart, and I have two published poetry books, Tears of Poetry and Shadows of Poetry:Shadows of Poetry is a collection of introspective poetry that skirts the darker side of life and imagination. Verses include forlorn musings on nature, a harsher glimpse at life and a grim view of fantasy and myth.
Wanted: Readers of the grim, the sorrowful, and unhappy endings.
Poetry written for the blackness in your soul.
Wrenching, dismal, bleak verse for those who want to walk on the dark side.
No sappy, cheerful love poems allowed.
Tears of Poetry is a compilation of free verse inspired by interests in history, Celtic culture and mythology. The poetry is introspective, dark, moody and reflective.
Wendy Brown-Báez, author of Ceremonies of the Spirit, is renowned for her signature style as a performance poet; she takes you into her vibrant, colorful world with sensual imagery, elegant rhythms and poignant stories. Ceremonies of the Spirit (Plain View Press 2009) is a collection of love poems that travels a spiral from infatuation to consecration. Ceremonies has been called "gorgeous", "exquisite", "flirty", and "joyous work that should be celebrated.” In 2004, Wendy released her poetry CD Longing for Home and since then, has performed poetry nationally, and in Mexico, in unique venues such as cafes, bars, galleries, schools, women’s retreats, parking lots, and cultural centers, solo and in collaborations.
“Here are poems that are living, breathing things; that invite us into them, welcome us into their elegant, ethereal dance, and walk us across the threshold into sanctuary where we look inward, feed the soul's spark, commune with enlightenment, and transform. Wendy Brown-Baez creates beautiful work in this collection.” --Michael Parker, reviewer for Oranges & Sardines, summer 2009
“That’s what Wendy does, she connects us with words and wraps us in the safety of a shawl so we can fall in love with poetry once again.”--Gary Glazner, Founder of the Alzheimer’s Poetry Project
for more info:
http://www.wendybrownbaez.com
Hey, I'm Lena and the book 'Quills' of Fire' written with Marilyn Campiz is available!
Lena Vanelslander
Quills of Fire was an act of creation, and a challenge to the creative process by simply asking what we could create and come up with by using only one word a day, alternating the selection between the writers and giving only 24 hours to come up with our work. Using this process involved a great deal of setting aside the ego and just really getting to the heart of what we wanted to strive to attain. To write through periods of emotional blockage, raw emotion, and sift through it all to come up with what we determined could get out there to touch others lives. The original image for the cover, as far as our conceptualized ideal was to use a phoenix rising out of its ashes. However that idea was nixed since the cover presented didn't please the writers. Instead, a winged messenger without arms was used; the image of a statue located in Daegu, South Korea. The impact of this project was to realize a dream for the talents of Lena and Marilyn. Despite the time differences, the challenges of creation, and personal life events, this work came into its own reality; taking on a life of its own because two women believed.
A creation out of two minds, a duet of perspectives…enjoy the different tastes, angles, and writings. Words are the keys to our quills; words mean a lot to us and invoke images, even beyond the pen. Let this mosaic of opinions, experiences, perspectives, and themes penetrate and resonate your body, soul, spirit, and mind. Two women, separated in space, time, life experience, and more…Where thoughts converge and diverge, over the boundaries of a lifetime past and a lifetime ahead. Where visions and ideas are expressed, so deviant for this era and yet so typical in every aspect. Let the different colours of this mosaic enchant you… to find more than what normally can be said. Beyond what has been said before, these two authors do not cringe to speak their mind on love, jealousy, death, relationships, and the darkness life can bring. Let them be a voice to you, narrating the spirit of the twenty-first century…Where minds evolve but taboos remain firmly in place. Let the colours marvel your mind and sway you beyond society's norms and values: we present you Quills of Fire.
Hi, j guevara. I have one poetry book. That's enough.Vice Verses: a book of rhymin' Crime
Poetry should make one laugh, cry, ponder, think
So I wrote this book of poems
About everything including the kitchen sink
"Not since me has poetry suffered such indignity" Ali
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
www.jguevaranovles.com
(subscribe and I'll send ya a free eBook)
G'day all, my name is David J Delaney (Dave) another Aussie & have been known to write a little poetry, I have self published 2 books which have/are selling worldwide, my poetry has been & to be included in numerous anthologies & also published on many web sites worldwide, I will soon be releasing a compilation of 100 of my poems with quite a few 'Aussie' photos/images & will be published, promoted, printed & distributed through an American publisher.
I have never had any formal education in writing (buggar all education actually)& left school when I was 15, I only started writing in December 2006.
To find out more if you are interested google David J Delaney.
I think I am going to enjoy this group. eh! mates!
I have never had any formal education in writing (buggar all education actually)& left school when I was 15, I only started writing in December 2006.
To find out more if you are interested google David J Delaney.
I think I am going to enjoy this group. eh! mates!
David J wrote: "G'day all, my name is David J Delaney (Dave) another Aussie & have been known to write a little poetry, I have self published 2 books which have/are selling worldwide, my poetry has been & to be in..."I'll check out your writing. How would you describe your poetry?
G'day Steven, I'm a rhyming poet, writing Australian bush poetry, war related poetry & what I call general poetry, I have also been writing sonnets as in late November for the 1st time in my life I read Shakespeare's sonets, then googled how to & what is a sonnet & started writing them, here is a sample, an Aussie bush poem in sonnet form.
Sonnet no.3
Snowy Mountain Blood
He views the brumbies fleeing down the hill
while now he’s chasing, closing at great pace.
And knowing that one slip out here could kill,
he can’t afford a tumble or lose face.
The cracking stockwhip sounded as he cheered
it echoed through the valley far below.
These Queensland mountains many have revered,
though riders died when footings lost would throw.
remembers how the man rode snowy’s side,
his father told the story long ago.
And how his heart beat hard with so much pride,
it was his Granddad dealt the best a blow.
He fronts the mob and halts them with one crack!
now with them all defeated, drives them back.
David J Delaney
27/11/2009 ©
Sonnet no.3
Snowy Mountain Blood
He views the brumbies fleeing down the hill
while now he’s chasing, closing at great pace.
And knowing that one slip out here could kill,
he can’t afford a tumble or lose face.
The cracking stockwhip sounded as he cheered
it echoed through the valley far below.
These Queensland mountains many have revered,
though riders died when footings lost would throw.
remembers how the man rode snowy’s side,
his father told the story long ago.
And how his heart beat hard with so much pride,
it was his Granddad dealt the best a blow.
He fronts the mob and halts them with one crack!
now with them all defeated, drives them back.
David J Delaney
27/11/2009 ©
David J wrote: "G'day Steven, I'm a rhyming poet, writing Australian bush poetry, war related poetry & what I call general poetry, I have also been writing sonnets as in late November for the 1st time in my life I..."Hey I gotta say that was very entertaining to read. Not that I don't like poetry, it's just one of those writing forms that has to be done a certain way to grab my attention and keep me held there. I really do like what you wrote though it's very good and it's kind of like your own little story going on. So much could come from reading that. It's definitely an inspiring poem. I am saving it to read again later. I will check around for your work. Do you have any works being sold through Barnes & Nobles yet or Borders books?
G'day Steven, I understand it is still a little warn in W.A. mate, anyway I did approach Barnes & Noble & they virtually didn't want to know me, so I have been selling my latest book 'Rhymes of Times' via justlocal.com.au or a signed copy direct from me as I do have a paypal account, but as mentioned I will hopefully in the next couple of months will release my compilation which will have access through Borders, Barnes & Noble & Amazon etc. because of the publishing company handling my American release. & about the little story within the sonnet that is one of the disaplines of writing a sonnet, also Shekespearean sonnets are basically 14 lines, 10 syllables per line with rhyming lines.
Dave.
Dave.
David J wrote: "G'day Steven, I understand it is still a little warn in W.A. mate, anyway I did approach Barnes & Noble & they virtually didn't want to know me, so I have been selling my latest book 'Rhymes of Tim..."Great to hear that you have a publishing company working with you. I will check around once there is a release here. Your writing is fun and interests me because of the words used. Some of which I never heard before because they are used over in Australia. I always like learning the local lingo over seas.
As for warm here, yeah it's getting there. Haven't really had much of a winter up this way. Heck the winter olympics almost didn't happen since there wasn't much snow up in Canada this year. Crazy world huh.
No worries mate, I will be letting everyone know when it is released, BTW I am a little confused, you profile says 'Kelso W.A.' I took that as you live in Western Australia, but it seems I am wrong, where exactly are you mate.
David J wrote: "No worries mate, I will be letting everyone know when it is released, BTW I am a little confused, you profile says 'Kelso W.A.' I took that as you live in Western Australia, but it seems I am wrong..."Ah I wondered why you put W.A. but figured maybe you were just typing fast. I am in the US, Washington state. Northwest area. My daughter probably would like it if we lived way downunder there. She's got this thing lately for those Australian dudes.
As for your work, I'll be looking forward to reading it.
Hi, I'm Tannia E. Ortiz-Lopés. I am the author of the free-style inspirational poetry and meditations book, The Window to my Soul; My Walk with Jesus. (2004 Tate Publishing ISBN-0975393359) The book was published with the pen name of Mary Magdalene.My book is available online worldwide or directly from the publisher.
You could also get a pick at it by visiting my site, Time with Tannia (http://timewithtannia.tripod.com/)
It is great to be here at goodreads.com
Hi Everyone, I just posted my memoir book title under Non-fiction, but I am also co-author of another book called, "The Weeping Rose", by Janet L. Foster and co-author (Me) Barbara A. Foley. My sister wrote the poems in this book and it was at a time when she had alot of heartache in her life. It's mostly true poems and some seem dark and you really have to read them to figure out the true meaning behind what she's trying to say. I took the photos in this book to go along with the poems she wrote. I loved doing it because every poem has a photo to go along with the poem, it may give the readers more of a perspective of what she was trying to convey. It's now listed on Goodreads giveaway if you'd like to sign up to try to win a copy. We would love reviews of both the poems and the photos. Her book and my memoir book is listed on Lulu.com, Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and some other book stores online.
Hi Everyone,This book is a contemporary version of a devotional, and has inspirational poems.
Marc wrote: "My name is MARC WAMBOLT and my book is POEMS FROM THE HEART. I posted my book under Nonfiction on 11/21/09 before this category was created on 11/22/09. Obviously this is a more appropriate place..."I love reading poetry.
Barb wrote: "Hi Everyone, I just posted my memoir book title under Non-fiction, but I am also co-author of another book called, "The Weeping Rose", by Janet L. Foster and co-author (Me) Barbara A. Foley. My sis..."I always thought poetry came out of our heart. Even everything we have on our mind.
Greetings! I'm Nadine C. Keels, and here is my second book of inspirational poetry, published this past summer!
The Order of Things: Song of NadineHope, passion, dominion, satisfaction, and abundance of life are only a few of the resounding themes in this poetic song, The Order of Things. This inspirational book of verse is designed to replenish the imagination and to refresh the soul, both for those who have experienced The Song of Nadine before and those who are discovering it for the first time.
Hello All,Hope this finds everyone doing well.
I am the author of Hidden Light as well as Forbidden Secret. My poetry book however is Hidden Light.
If you have suffered from depression, abuse of any kind, or just enjoy poetry. Check out Hidden Light.
Hello everyoneI have a poem "for someone special" published on daily love e-zine.
You can read it on their post.
http://www.dailylove.net/2011/03/3511...
Hi Everyone: The Third Edition of my book Instant Poetry (Just Add Words!) was released in December of 2010. Here's what people are saying about it:" He's the Salvador Dali-Lama!" " A true spoken word Samurai!" " This man holds the keys to the wisdome of the Universe!" " Reminesent of Robert Bly, but the work easily stands on it's own! I really like the "Shoe Poem!" Don't just take their words for it!
get a copy and see for yourself! ISBN # 978-1-4502-3
Instant Poetry (just add words!) is a valible in bookstores everywhere and from the following:
iuniverse.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.as...
http://www.amazon.com/Instant-Poetry-...
Welcome to the group Starry! I checked out your book and it looks great!congrats.
Starry (and everypone else) I'm not sure why there's a "Read the first chapter free" link on the page. the book contains 38 of my poems (48-53 pages) and is not realy organized in chapters per se. Thank you for the commenbts but let's be clear: Poetry Slams are compititions licenced by Slam Inc. out of Chicago,IL and are qualifiers for National and International compititions. the poetic form that has grown out of these compititions has become popular in recent years and is now taught in schools. What I do is another type of Performance oriented poetry all together. While it happends more often than you think , the comparible is essentially the same as saying that Lady Gaga sounds almost like Tina Turner or Barbra Streisand. I'm glad you found it invnovative and intriguing but I had to clarify. Thanks for the opportunity and by the way, Im a huge Lady Gaga fan as well as enjoy the others I mentioned. thanks again.
Starry wrote: "Wow, it's wonderful to find a poetry support group here! Poems are a hard sell compared to other genres, and I'm not exactly sure why. I'll definitely check out the works of my fellow poets and ..."Currently I can't really afford to check out your book. But I agree that poems are very difficult to sell now. I don't believe that many people respect them as much as they once did. I did share your mom on my facebook page though in hopes to help you out.
I have thought about it but will probably have to do it later starry. Thank you very much. I understand the budget. :D
Thanks Starry! I think there IS an e-book version on both Amazon.com and the publishers web page at: http://www.iuniverse.com/Bookstore/Bo...Let me know when you go to buy it and thanks again!
Hi there. So glad I found you all. The name of my book is Omar Blue and K-9 Town, USA. Its a book the whole family can enjoy. In addition to my book being on sale at Amazon.com, Kindle and Smashwords ebooks, I have put the entire book on the Goodreads site. I would love to have other poet's comments. It's about:Mighty Doberman Omar Blue and his pack of fierce canines form K-9 Town, USA. Predators await them but they are in for a big surprise. Fearless to a fault, the pack survives by their love for each other, and for their new home. While the canine Elders and puppies settle in, there's no end to the adventure. What would make Dirty Sam the Grizzly have second thoughts about attacking the female Elders? Why would Coyote Red think he and his pals could tear down the wedding space even before Rottweiler Brady and Poodle Sophie Jean have their wedding? What are those naughty puppies up to? If that isn't enough, whose hiding behind The Big Oak Tree now?
The K-9 Town canines are always ready for a challenge, but it's Omar's keen and mysterious wit that usually prevails.
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I also welcome you to visit my unique blog, "My Dog Leads Two Lives," http://omarblue.blogspot.com about Omar Blue's life at home with his dad and me and when he leaves home to be with his beloved Pack. I'm laying the foundation for what I hope will be many hours of entertainment for children (of all ages.) I welcome all reviews and comments.
Amazon book: Omar Blue and K-9 Town, USA
Kindle ebook: Omar Blue and K-9 Town, USA
I have 2 poetry ebooks for consideration this is for those who enjoy romantic poetry and those who also enjoy erotic poetry.
both are priced at $0.99 a copy, hope you enjoy reading them and stay blessed
Hi, I'm Tichaona (ta-SHOW-nah) Chinyelu. Until Oct. 6th, I will be giving away free copies of my latest book , Contraband Marriage.*****Contraband Marriage travels along the hemline of loving after incarceration, digging deep into its affects on that love, my walk into motherhood and how simple the decision to disentangle when a child is involved. In multicolor, it paints the pains of the personal being political, the bumpy terrain of healing and the beautiful difficulty that can be forgiveness. It is a love story written in lyric and free form, set in reality with a different ever after.*****
It is my hope that the readers who participate in the giveaway would review the book but it is not a condition of the giveaway.
The coupon code, ZF73Q, can be activated here:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...
"She Wasn't Allowed to Giggle" is a poetry and prose collection that explores the dark depths of domestic violence and child abuse and about finding the light at the end of the tunnel. It is based on my own experiences growing up, told through the perspective of the little girl he destroyed grown up to be a woman with a voice. This is my story. Available on Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...
Available on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_nos...
Just recently published my poetry book, The Rebirth, this past July. Right now you can get it for free from Amazon on the kindle.
Also wrote a blog on my author page which explains a little bit about the collection.
-RB-
www.richardbrownbooks.com
I would like to introduce all poetry lovers to my new blogsite just started today:http://poetrythenandnow.blogspot.com
Hope you will follow and enjoy.
Elaine Campbell
http://bookreviewsbyecampbell.blogspo...
http://www.myfriendnickthegreek.com
G'day everyone, thought I would share this with you all.
Here is the latest review of "Out of Australia" & I haven't really started promoting yet!..(-:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Here is the latest review of "Out of Australia" & I haven't really started promoting yet!..(-:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Hi, I'm a poet. I don't have a book yet, but my poetry has been published in many journals, including Nimrod, Tar River Review, Rattle, North American Review, Spillway, Hanging Loose, Rhino, Poetry East, and Poetry New Zealand. My work is included in the anthologies Twelve Los Angeles Poets and Wait a Minute I Have to Take off My Bra. I love the light on November afternoons, the smell of the ocean, a warm back to curl against in bed. I hate pretense, fundamentalism and sauerkraut.
And a wonderful poet at that Ruth.....(-:
Ruth wrote: "Hi, I'm a poet. I don't have a book yet, but my poetry has been published in many journals, including Nimrod, Tar River Review, Rattle, North American Review, Spillway, Hanging Loose, Rhino, Poetry..."Hello Ruth - nice to meet you :)
Thanks for the welcome, Michele and David.
Lawrence wrote: "Hi Everyone: The Third Edition of my book Instant Poetry (Just Add Words!) was released in December of 2010. Here's what people are saying about it:" He's the Salvador Dali-Lama!" " A true spoke..."
Did you published with IUniverse? How are they? They have been calling me for a while about publish my first book of poems. I thought they were scammers. How was when you worked with them?
I'm sorta a poet. I've published a book on Smashwords, but somehow I still am iffy on the label. :) I've got one review so if you want to check it to see what you think, that'd be great. The title is A Story not Wished to be Read. But the poems do want to be read, so please do! :)
Nicola wrote: "I'm sorta a poet. I've published a book on Smashwords, but somehow I still am iffy on the label. :) I've got one review so if you want to check it to see what you think, that'd be great. The ti..."Can you message me with a link to your book, I'd love to read it... as a fellow Poet :)
Ramblings & Rhymes: An Anthology of PoetryHello all!
Ramblings & Rhymes is my first published anthology and I'd love for so,e of you lovely peeps to take a look. At the moment I am offering it free as an e-book to anyone who PROMISES to write a review on goodreads & amazon.
Message me if you're interested
Bright Blessings
Arietta x
Just published an collection of poetry "Midbar Negev Nights" on Bookbaby. It was compiled over a number of years and records my experiences and travels throughout the world. Michael Brown, the master of slam poetry, read it and said "Your good stuff is as good as anybody's. I listed some of his works like "The Falling Walendas" as well as those by my good friend Tom Weigel. Tom was a student of Ted Berrigen and one of the New York School of poets.
My name is
Solitaire Parke
, and I write Poetry as well as Horror/Thriller, Sci-fi and Fantasy fiction. Visit my
Official Website
and
My Blog
for more information and updates!I just published my first book of poetry called,"Tapestry".
"Tapestry" is a vivid sojourn inside the mind of the poet. His inspirations, hopes and fears come to life through a series of interlacing poems which depict his life and careers, his loves and disappointments, and, of course, his successes. Great to ponder in the wee hours of any long and lonely night. This is a collection of poetry which has been compared to the style of Edgar Allan Poe, with a classic, medieval tone.
"Tapestry" is available for purchase at: Lulu
I can also be found on Facebook A sample is available in the Bookstore!
It's crazy to think my third poetry book has just been published, but (pinch me) it has! At a reading we played a little game and three people in the audience picked up on the same word.... so if any of you would feel inclined to read my latest book, I would love to hear what your favorite word in the book is. It doesn't even have to be a nice word. Saltian "to dance" just went up on Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Saltian-dance-A...
http://www.amazon.com/Saltian-dance-A...
Hello, I'm Michele Brenton aka banana_the_poet :)I have three poetry books out - which to my amazement and delight have sold steadily over the last three years. They are available as ebooks and paperbacks & all have look inside for you to check before you commit to a purchase. They can also be borrowed via the Amazon library system.
Here is a link to a youtube video with me reading one of the poems from the Pink edition (the second of the books) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=med6Pc...
The video footage is of one of the beaches I used to visit regularly when I lived on a little Greek island.
Alternative Poetry Books - Yellow edition
Alternative Poetry Books - Pink edition
Alternative Poetry Books - Blue edition
hi, I'm a new self published author/poet. i haven't gotten any online review yet and i would love to get one, this is the first poem in my book:Till it dawns on you
I’d be your friend
Till it dawns on you
You would be my end
I wait and stare
Till it dawns on you
The night is cold,
My feet is sore.
The stars are gone
The moon is dim
I see the sun
And now I know
I cannot wait
Till it dawns on you
the link to the book:
My Night Version and other Poems
Welcome! Please post your books or leave a comment!
My book of poems:
Surfing the Seconds