Take an unforgettable journey from Cold War USSR to the Canadian wilderness, from the mountains of Tuscany to the beaches of Normandy, in this acclaimed collection of memoir poems.

“Stunning in execution without devolving into saccharine platitudes, look out especially for the titular ‘portraits of red and gray’ about the poet’s trip to Soviet Russia in 1983, the wry humor and heart of ‘into the heart of Temagami’, and the warmth of ‘Torta di Riso’.” – Excerpt from a review by author Jennifer deBie

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James Morehead is the Poet Laureate of Dublin, California, host of the Viewless Wings Poetry Podcast, and has published several collections of poetry including “canvas”, “portraits of red and gray”, and “The Plague Doctor.” James’ poem “tethered” was transformed into an award-winning hand drawn animated short film, “gallery” was set to music for baritone and piano, and his poems have appeared in the Ignatian Literary Magazine, Beyond Words Literary Magazine, 2nd Place – Oprelle Oxbow Poetry Contest 2022, Citron Review, Ekphrastic Review, Loud Coffee Press, Cathexis Northwest Press, and other publications. James has performed his poetry at the Patagonia Poet Laureate Celebration, on the SF Chronicle’s Total SF podcast, on NPR’s Poetically Yours, as Guest Poet at the 20th Annual Haiku Festival (Chicago), and other events.

08/12/2024

The Plague Doctor, by James Morehead (Poet Laureate – Dublin, CA) is both accessible and layered with meaning, a visual feast where poetry is paired with captivating art and photography to explore the ephemeral nature of existence.

“You’ll come to expect the unexpected, because leafing through this book is akin to walking through an exhibition, through a series of galleries wherein Morehead’s far-reaching imagination is released.“ – full review on The Colorado Review

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James Morehead is the Poet Laureate of Dublin, California, host of the Viewless Wings Poetry Podcast, and has published several collections of poetry including “canvas”, “portraits of red and gray”, and “The Plague Doctor.” James’ poem “tethered” was transformed into an award-winning hand drawn animated short film, “gallery” was set to music for baritone and piano, and his poems have appeared in the Ignatian Literary Magazine, Beyond Words Literary Magazine, 2nd Place – Oprelle Oxbow Poetry Contest 2022, Citron Review, Ekphrastic Review, Loud Coffee Press, Cathexis Northwest Press, and other publications. James has performed his poetry at the Patagonia Poet Laureate Celebration, on the SF Chronicle’s Total SF podcast, on NPR’s Poetically Yours, as Guest Poet at the 20th Annual Haiku Festival (Chicago), and other events.

08/12/2024

The collection of 365 poems dives into the unreasonable cliffs and shadowy valleys since I was being diagnosed of bipolar disorder in my teens. The honest accounts are seen through my filtered lens which is heavily affected by the chemical imbalance within my mind driving the mood swings.

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Stephanie Cheng grew up moving frequently between two cities – Hong Kong and Vancouver, always slightly influenced by cultural shocks as she moves from one country to another yet has deeply influenced her ability to adapt and her perspective in life.

Passionate in reading action thrillers and poetry, she finds herself immersed in the high adrenaline chases and delicate poetic expressions. Stephanie writes poems as a form of therapy to manage her bipolar disorder, using imagery and metaphors to express herself and her experiences along the way. Through sharing her poetry, she aims to raise awareness about mental health issues and understanding about her experiences of bipolar disorder.

Ending the War on My Body is a decade-long poetic march through the minefield of body image, self-esteem, and the eventual path home to one’s own body. It traverses the life of the young feminine through visceral poems written from the trenches of disordered eating and body dysmorphia, the torturous chase for beauty and perfection, and the futile search for validation in romantic love. As the shots fired in youth begin to mend, peace between mind and body is negotiated. This collection of poems invites anyone who has scorned who they saw in the mirror to make peace with their body as it is now, and how it will age.

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Katherine McClintic is a New York City based producer, writer, and choreographer who uses a collaborative, imaginative approach to bridging fine and commercial art.
Her debut poetry collection, Ending the War on My Body, published with Canoe Tree Press, has been featured at many venues, including the Dorm’s eating disorder recovery center, the Village Salon, and the United Theatre in Rhode Island. Her artistic journey was shaped by early experiences of body dysmorphia in dance and has birthed a process rooted in tenderness; it rejects suffering as virtue, aiming for transformative emotional resonance for her collaborators and the audience both through this book and through her choreographic and production work. Learn more and get in touch at www.katherinemcclintic.com

This book, in a comprehensive manner, provides an overview of the challenges of increasing crop or agricultural productivity to meet the demands of a growing population, linking descriptions of physiological, ecological, biochemical and molecular activity in plants with their tolerance and adaptation to natural environments. In the case of plants, a stress is an adverse condition or substance that affects or blocks a plant’s metabolism, growth, or development.

The threat to productivity in crops and agriculture due to these stresses cannot be overstated, nor overlooked, especially in light of climate change.

The information covered in this book will be helpful in building strategies to counter the impact of stress on plants. The book also provides an overview of the essential disciplines required for sustainable crop and agricultural production for policymakers, scientists, academics, and students of plant science, agricultural science, environmental science, biochemistry, biotechnology, and related areas.

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Rishikesh Upadhyay was born, grew up and lives in Bhanjang Basti (erstwhile Bhanjyang Basti), a small Nepalis’ hamlet, via Mahadev Tilla, at Haflong, the district headquarter of North Cachar Hills (now Dima Hasao), India. He writes articles, research article, nonfiction titles, poems, etc. and has spent the past decade working and teaching in higher educational institutions. His works have been appeared, quoted and cited in several international journals and books of repute.

04/30/2024

If only you knew and lived the life of the other, if only you were more kind. If only!
“An Amethyst that evolves” sheds light on the poet’s wild and fantasy world developed over experiences, personal. The poet’s obsession with this semi-precious stone expresses gratitude and the ability of an individual to have a deep-rooted belief in survival. It can be symbolized by any event or thing in one’s life. Here, the stone is depicted as a source of healing and strength. Connecting one to their inner self in a conscious way makes this journey different. By participating in this development process, amethyst is also evolving.

It is hoped that these poems be understood and interpreted freely according to the reader’s depth. Even with the shades of “confessional poetry,” these poems are satirical also. Here, the poet is not aiming for perfection instead intends to reflect reality. And that reality you see can also be pseudo; the reader can indulge in the chaos to discover the light shining all alone inside or the one at the end of the tunnel.

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Dr. Atlin Elizabeth Varghese born on 18 September 1992, is one of the young writers of this
generation. With over two decades of writing experience and expertise in business and academic writing, Atlin has finally put together her first collection of poems named “An Amethyst that evolves”. She wrote this book during a transformational period in her life. She has achieved her VLSI design post-graduate degree and her first Doctorate in Business with an exemplary academic track record. She plans to start an NPO called “ARSEC- All Roads to Save the Earthling Community”
and find her own space in Screenwriting. This Kerala native loves mountains, trees, and soulful journeys and currently resides in California. She is known among her friends for her fierce and warrior spirit. She embraces life in its entirety and believes that there is beauty in simplicity.

03/31/2024

In “From Passion to Profit: Transform Your Skills Into Online Video Courses,” you’ll discover ways to take your expertise and turn it into a hit online enterprise. This guide will teach you how to create a basic video course with a view to attracting customers and generating income.

From starting with a video course platform to learning to create videos using different video techniques, this ebook covers relevant contents you need to realise to construct a profitable online route business. Whether you are a professional chef, health instructor, finance professional, or any other professional, this ebook will help you harness your ardour and turn it into a profitable undertaking.

With interesting guidelines “From Passion to Profit” will empower you to monetize your talents and proportion your understanding to an international target market. Say goodbye to the restrictions of a conventional process and hello to the freedom and fulfilment of going for walks in your own online route business.

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Adeline Yeo is a Freelance Author, Writer, Composer and Producer from Asia. With no prior musical knowledge and experience, she stumbled upon a new music program and she began her music compositions in her Indie music journey. As she continues composing and practising her craft, her fingers became more nimble and soon she was able to produce beautiful melodies. She felt that music brightens up her life and she hoped to do it to others.

In 2021, Adeline has been affiliated with BMI and SoundExchange as a writer in their performing rights organizations. During the same year, she has been approved by Free Music Archive, Jamendo and Tribe Of Noise as one of their music artists and producers in their free royalty-free music music platforms. In 2023, she was awarded Amazon Music For Artists, Expand Your Merch Table, Voice Programming 101 and Amazon Music Programming Certificates Of Achievements after her completions of her Musician Courses. In 2023 and 2024, she joined in ISSA (International Singer-Songwriters Association) and IWD (International Women’s Day) and has been one of their members of it.

Currently, she have already released a few music singles and EPs in popular online music streaming stores including; Apple Music, Amazon, Amazon Music, Spotify Music, Deezer Music, Anghami, KKbox, Qobuz, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and others

Her motivations as a writer came from my passion showing interest in writing contents targeted to readers interested to learn more info of my books.

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Adeline Yeo is a Freelance Author, Writer, Lyricist, Composer and Producer from Asia. With no prior formal musical knowledge and expertise, she stumbled on a music program and began her music making journey. She was inspired by other authors who are able to impart their knowledge or expertise to their readers and as like an influencer or influencial professional who influenced readers with their writing skills.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
My writing process consist of thinking a topic idea of an ebook before I start writing the contents. Later, I will prepare my writing and editing softwares, Microsoft One Drive, Grammarly in writing and editing my articles. There isn’t anything unique about it.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
Recently, I’ve released two ebooks. The titles are “From Garage to Stardom: A Step-by-Step Guide to Launching Your Music Career” and “From Passion To Profit: Transform Your Skills Into Online Video Courses”. Both ebooks are business ebooks. One is to help aspiring musicians how to navigate the complexities of the music industry by understanding songwriting, marketing their music, reserving gigs and performing live music regularly, networking with music industry professionals and other relevant topics. Another one is to teach readers about how they can make money online with online video courses creations in online video courses platforms.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Yes, my favourite authors are Stephen King, Arthur Conan Doyle, Ariel Hyatt, Fujiko Fujio, Akira Toriyama, Louis Cha
Gu Long and Sun Zi.

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
I like to read music, art, business, internet marketing, comics and novels genres books. Yes, my favourite books are The Stand, Music Success In Nine Weeks, Fan 1st, Doraemon, Dragon Ball, The Legend Of The Condor Heroes, The Return Of The Condor Heroes, The Heaven Sword And Dragon Saber, Chu Liu Xiang, Romance Of The Three Kingdoms and The Art Of War.

What are you reading now?
I’m reading The 100 Year Menu written by Christal Burnette, The Happy Of Hapoy written by Omna Berick-Aharony and Earth Alone written by Daniel Arenson ebooks.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
When I’m not in writing, I like to read books and ebooks, singing, podcasting, cooking, surf web, window shopping, upgrade my skills and knowledge learning online video courses, yoga and exercise.

Are you working on a current project?Yes, I have another project. I plan to write new book on how to profit or make money online by flipping domains.

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From Garage to Stardom: A Step-by-Step Guide to Launching Your Music Career is the final roadmap for aspiring musicians looking to break into the music industry. This manual covers everything you want to recognise to turn your ardour for tune into a successful profession.

From songwriting, copyrighted music, marketing of music to networking with industry professionals and reserving gigs, this e-book offers realistic advice and insider recommendations for every step of the journey. Learn how to navigate the complexities of the track commercial enterprise,

Whether you’re a singer-songwriter, a band member, or a solo artist, this e-book will give you the valuable information you need to take your music profession to the next level. Packed with valuable insights and relevant recommendations, From Garage to Stardom is a must-read for everybody looking to make it huge within the tune enterprise.

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Adeline Yeo is a Freelance Author, Writer, Composer and Producer from Asia. With no prior musical knowledge and experience, she stumbled upon a new music program and she began her music compositions in her Indie music journey. As she continues composing and practising her craft, her fingers became more nimble and soon she was able to produce beautiful melodies. She felt that music brightens up her life and she hoped to do it to others.

In 2021, Adeline has been affiliated with BMI and SoundExchange as a writer in their performing rights organizations. During the same year, she has been approved by Free Music Archive, Jamendo and Tribe Of Noise as one of their music artists and producers in their free royalty-free music music platforms. In 2023, she was awarded Amazon Music For Artists, Expand Your Merch Table, Voice Programming 101 and Amazon Music Programming Certificates Of Achievements after her completions of her Musician Courses. In 2023, she joined in ISSA (International Singer-Songwriters Association) and IWD (International Women’s Day) and has been one of their members of it.

Currently, she have already released a few music singles and EPs in popular online music streaming stores including; Apple Music, Amazon, Amazon Music, Spotify Music, Deezer Music, Anghami, KKbox, Qobuz, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and others.

03/27/2024

Even the Dog was Quiet is a book of poetry, delivered in hushed overtones when life catches you looking. The collection tells stories through poetry in memoir fashion. “Risk” and “Rue” serve as a call and response to the perils of youth and pain of aging. “A Collage of Misery” about the Gettysburg battlefield and “Early Spring” written about a land trust in present day Baltimore, share an important honey locust tree. Family, friends and strangers, journey with the author in ordinary places but often in extraordinary circumstances. Included in the book are Alex Polner’s interior illustrations as well as his pastel drawing “The Crossing” on the cover.

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Margaret R. Sáraco is a storyteller, writing at the intersection of poetry, fiction, memoir, and plays. Her CUNY Graduate School master’s in Women’s Studies fueled her writing about feminism and politics early in her career. She also holds a master’s in mathematics (Montclair State University) and a BFA in Theatre Arts (Syracuse University). Nominated for a Pushcart Prize and twice recognized in the Allen Ginsberg Poetry Contest, Margaret’s work appears in anthologies and journals including Paterson Literary Review, Lips Journal, Peregrine Journal, Penguin Random House India’s Greening America, The Path Literary Magazine, Meat for Tea, and many more. She is the author of the poetry collections If There Is No Wind (Human Error Publishing, 2022) and Even the Dog Was Quiet (Human Error Publishing, 2023) and serves as the co-poetry editor for the literary journal Platform Review.

If There Is No Wind is a collection of poems that include a variety of themes, including family, love, and activism. The title, from one poem in the collection, “If Wind Were Erased from Earth,” examines what it would be like if wind disappeared because of our ongoing struggle to avert the climate crisis. There are poems that unearth grief and loss, while others exalt in our beautiful world. The book ends with two meditations, “Quiet Moment,” and “Invocation,” that offer hope and contemplation to be in the present, reconcile the past and embrace the future.

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Margaret R. Sáraco, is a retired math and writing educator, former actor, and activist. She enjoys creating as well as reading her poetry and short stories. Margaret has written many non-fiction articles and columns on contemporary life, music, health, and feminism for a variety of publications. Her work has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and won honorable mention in the Allen Ginsberg contest. Videos of her work appear in Poetry of Protest and Struggle and Writing the Land, an organization that works closely with land conservancies by matching writers and poets that highlight their protected lands. Her latest book, Even the Dog Was Quiet (Human Error Publishing) was released in 2022.

02/01/2024

The Truth I Must Invent examines the conflicting web of emotions all adults face and the truths that lie in between. This poetic collection peels away the layers of our individual and universal experiences, delving into our innermost thoughts with a voice that speaks to the collective.

The work suggests that even in our darkest moments, joy and contentment can be found through resilience and a willingness to hope. It also offers a powerful reminder that we all have the potential to create our version of reality  —a truth we must invent.

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Hello, I’m Alyanna Poe, a self-published horror author from Northern California. I’ve been writing since I was a child, but it didn’t become my passion until I was fourteen. I had anger issues as a teen and my mother suggested finding a way to express myself. I wrote the plot of my first novel, EATEN, that night. It’s a very gory piece, and I didn’t realize until my querying process that it could be considered zombie fiction. I never expected to have finished the novel, queried over thirty agents, get over thirty rejections, and finally self-publish the book. It’s been an emotional rollercoaster ever since.
I was eighteen when I self published EATEN. I was inspired by a small publisher to do so, and using his critique, I perfected EATEN to my abilities. Of course now that I’m twenty-one, I see the many flaws within the book, but I think it would be a shame to silence my older self by rewriting the book, so it lives on on Amazon where people seem to enjoy it despite its issues. I have self-published three other titles since, one being the sequel to EATEN, and I’m in the middle of publishing my first season of Indicted Fiction. Indicted Fiction is a fiction reading podcast where I read a chapter of my new book every episode and publish it on the finale.
What really pushed me to write full time was being diagnosed with Graves’ disease. Some days, like today, I find it impossible to get out of bed, despite being in remission. If I could write entertaining and inspiring books from home and make an income, that’d be the dream.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
I used to be a pantser, flying by the seat of my pants every scene, but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized I can write a book in a matter of months by plotting. Rather than sitting down and trying to get from A to Z, if I plot, I can go from A to B, from B to C, and so on.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
EATEN is my first novel about Amelia, a fourteen year old with a skin picking disorder. May or may not have been inspired by real life. She contracts a vicious bacteria, bringing what many believe could be the end of the world.
VOID is the sequel. A less gory and more psychological horror novel about a young boy surviving through these trying times as a talking bacteria turns people into zombie-like superhumans on a mission to spread *the man.*
Cradles the Brain is a collection of twenty short horror stories that are very personal to me. Some are true and a little less scary, and a few pieces are poems. With this collection, I tried to compile all of my short works, so there’s no overall theme except the baring of my soul.
REJECTS is another short story collection of mine. I do one every year on my birthday, so this has twenty-one stories, which are all short horror that have been rejected by publishers and presses. It was my mission to bring these stories to life, conventionally or not.
Adam’s Murder is yet to be published, but every Friday from July 15th to October 7th, 2022, a chapter will be posted to my blog and narrated on my podcast, Indicted Fiction. Adam’s Murder was my way of dealing with the grief of losing a family member. Abigail Drummer investigates the murder of her brother, uncovering secrets from the life he led separately from his family. Abby wonders which played a bigger part in his death: his addiction or his shady friends. You can listen on YouTube or go to my website’s Indicted Fiction page.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Stephen King. I read The Stand when I was thirteen, and it was my first experience with adult horror. I haven’t looked back since! I’m also currently reading John Dies at the End by Jason Pargin, and he is quite a master with words. I find myself engaged in the story, which is getting harder to do as I’ve gotten older.

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
I love reading horror and sometimes comedies and sci-fi. The Stand will forever hold its place as my favorite book considering it inspired my own first novel, but The Cipher by Kathe Koja is a book I would love to wipe from my memory and read again for the first time. It’s so depressingly, disgustingly beautiful and heart breaking. I rarely read comedies, but when I do it’s something like a comedian’s “diary.” And usually my sci-fi reads are at least fifty years old. I love their takes on what the future could have been like.

What are you reading now?
Oh, boy. I tend to bounce around from book to book, so right now I’m probably in the middle of twenty books, the main two being John Dies at the End and E.S. Fein’s A Dream of Waking Life. Please check out E.S. Fein. He’s also an indie author and so far the book is stunning. Everything from the cover to the way he describes this video game-like life.
I’m also reading some non-fiction about Irish ghosts, another about the world’s folklore, and another about the meaning of dreams. I really need to get on top of my reading pile XD

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
I have three dogs that I love spending time with, currently chilling with them as I type this up, and I love art. I’ve experimented with pencil drawing, painting, digital art, singing, wood burning, photo manipulation, metal art, anything I can get my hands onto. I do have a RedBubble store where you can get my designs on t-shirts and mugs. It doesn’t provide a lot in terms of money, but seeing your art on a fricking t-shirt is so cool. I’ve also been featured in a few issues of the Newport Zine and a shop in Texas called Wicked Vibora Clothing Co. with a few of my digital pieces.

Are you working on a current project?Only about a hundred. I’m currently teaching myself the basics of drawing in hopes of releasing a webcomic series with a matching novel based on a short story I put in Cradles the Brain called Vitality. It’s about a plague doctor that experiments with witchcraft, turning one of her patients into, well, necromancy is involved so I think you can guess.
From the same book comes Pudge the Clown, and I would love to do a comic book (different style than the webcomic) and paired novel based on this short story from Cradles the Brain. These projects will take years, but in the meantime, I’ve got:
My annual anthology which will be published on February 8th, 2023 for my twenty-second birthday. It will include twenty-two short horror stories ranging from fantasy horror to cosmic horror. I’m hoping to blend both beauty and horror with this one.
My first poetry collection, “Deathly Visions,” is a poetry collection all centered around death. I’m only two poems in as of now, but I do plan on self-publishing it (but we’ll see what happens, maybe I can find a publisher for it, maybe not).
I’m partaking in NaNoWriMo this year with a fully plotted book. It will be the most disgusting thing I’ve ever written, just for the sake of being disgusting. Look up “myasis” if you want a taste of the book. The name is a secret as of now, and I plan on traditionally publishing it.
That’s not all that’s going on, but a girl’s got to keep some secrets

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Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

I’m a young lady of 19. In my own words, I’m a passionate paradox.

What inspired me to start writing, that is a tricky question. I mean, I don’t really remember. I’ve always been telling stories to people, stories I’d made up on my own. And when I learnt to write, I began writing them.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
It’s basically me plugging in music and typing into my phone. That’s it. It’s that simple.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
My first book is Soul Spoken, it’s a collection of all my writings till 2018. It’s basically a view of the world from a teenager’s eyes.
My latest book is To You, which is also my second book. It’s a book about love, loss and healing. It’s a book that takes you on a journey of your own life, just with a few more minutes in places you might not have been able to spend them in.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
I’m a big fan of all the authors I’ve read. I’ve loved all the books I’ve read. They’ve played a huge part into shaping me into who I am.

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
In general, I have a very diverse taste, I read all genres except horror. Currently, I’m into metaphysics.

What are you reading now?
Currently reading Pathologic Basis of Disease by Robbins and Cotran. (Laughs) I’m really busy these days, haven’t been able to read much.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
I’m a medical student.

Are you working on a current project?I’m working on a few things are the moment.

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“Dance In The Rain” a book of poetry and art, is an interlude, a moment of quiet reflection. This collection of poems by multifaceted artist, poet and songwriter and now author, Michelle Joy invites you to pause from the hustle and bustle of life and practice mindfulness.
Within the Preface, she encourages you to “Notice…Listen…See…Pay attention.”
May “Dance In The Rain” bring you a deeper sense of knowledge of Self than you had before you turned these pages.

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About the Author Michelle Joy
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” As a girl, she would answer, “Author, artist, musician.” Today it would be summarized as a creative. She would ask herself, “How does that help people?” After settling into a career as a health care professional, Michelle Joy has made her way back to her first love. Reuniting with her love for creative writing, she can now Dance in the Rain.
“To be a poet is a condition, not a profession,” is a quote by poet Robert Graves, with whom Michelle Joy fully identifies. She seeks to treat her own condition through her creative expressions. Her hope is that through this medium, she can continue to heal, soothe and delight.
Michelle Joy’s conceptualizations span the genres so look for her novels, stories, songs and art as she answers the call of her Creator.

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09/05/2022

Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

Since childhood, I have had a love for books and words and all things creative. I wrote poems and stories mainly for personal entertainment. I dreamt of being an author, artist, and musician. When it was time to choose a career, being a creative was not an option in my day. I too, did not appreciate what it could do for humanity. I embarked on a career as a healthcare professional. My writing became an occasional means of escape from the pressures of the world. However, I never felt complete. Last year, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and my harried world came to a screeching halt. While I was going through surgery and treatment, the urge to write and fulfill my lifelong dream of being an author, was stronger. I embarked on compiling my poems and writing new ones to meet that goal. Here we are with my first publication “Dance In The Rain.”

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
I am inspired by the world around me. I write about my perspective on social issues, my own experiences and even events that affected the people around me. I am a keen observer of nature and strong in faith and those two elements permeate my writing.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
Dance In The Rain is a book of poetry that encourages reflection, meditation and mindfulness. It gives an interlude to escape for a moment to a different space. It brings awareness to the experiences of others. It can also bring a chuckle or lull you into a daydream through its rhythm and rhyme.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
I have many authors that I love. Here are a few that have left a lasting impression on the way I see the world and the way I write. One that had a major influence on me during childhood was L.M. Montgomery.
Michael Anthony, an author from Trinidad, my home country, inspired me through understanding that no matter where you are from, you have a voice. As a child, it was thrilling to read about places that I was familiar with.
Shani Mootoo is another author that I absolutely admire from my home country. She taught me in high school and left to follow her dreams to become a famous author and artist. Her work has received many accolades and the lyrical rhythmic style she uses makes her challenging topics much easier to pursue.
Paulo Coehlo interlaces spirituality into his stories in a mystical way and his works are very thought provoking
Maya Angelou as a poet has always captured me for her strong and consistent beats in her poems.
I can go on but I will stop there.

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
Of late, I have been reading a lot of biographies. However, I will read just about anything
Some of my favorite books: Anne of Green Gables – L.M. Montgomery, Emma – Jane Austen, I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings – Maya Angelou, A Year In San Fernando – Michael Anthony, Cereus Blooms at Night – Shani Mootoo, Water For Elephants – Sara Gruen, By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept -Paulo Coehlo. To name a few.

What are you reading now?
I just completed Feeding the Soul by Tabitha Brown.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
I am a mother of one teenaged son, physical therapist, recently resumed painting and had some pieces entered in an art exhibition and I recently recorded my first song.

Are you working on a current project?I am working on a children’s book. It is a Christmas story that I wrote for my son when he was 4. I am now doing the artwork for the book and hoping that it will be completed in time for this Christmas.
I also worked on a novel while I was going through chemotherapy. I hope to have it published early in 2023. I also have in mind to write about my journey of miracles that I have encountered as I have been treating with my diagnosis and healing.

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Scott Allen Benkie is a graduate of the Indiana University McKinney School of Law and a practicing trial lawyer (Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, martindale.com) of 35 years in Indianapolis where he lives with his daughter and fiance. He has coached high school basketball (Bishop Chatard State Champions 2003) and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist. He is a frequent speaker for lawyers in litigation seminars and has written several articles and manuals to assist lawyers in their cases. I was always interested in writing, but while at Hanover College I had to write for most of my classes and I enjoyed it.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
I originally handwrote the book on legal pads, which was 600-plus pages long. I retyped the entire book and made substantial edits over time. The most difficult part of writing a book is deciding what to cut. There can be a tendency to provide an excess back story which does not move the story along. Multiple edits are required, and I’ve heard that you don’t write a book, you re-write a book. It can be an infinite process, and you may never be satisfied. I can’t say I’ve experienced writer’s block to the extent where I am stymied; however, decisions regarding cuts are the most difficult. I think today’s reader has less patience for lengthy literary works in keeping with the rapid advance of technology.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
The Lawyer’s Angel
Attorney James Crosson is in the grips of despair, blaming himself for his wife’s death. A widow hires him to pursue a wrongful death case on behalf of her late husband who died in a seemingly ordinary car wreck. Crosson must confront his own tragic loss and gambling debts as he unravels the plot hatched by a deranged corporate tyrant who will stop at nothing to conceal the truth, take down the lawyer, and preserve his empire. With Vegas goons closing in and everything at stake, Crosson goes all in one last time with no realistic chance of winning the case or surviving the evil arrayed against him.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Charles Dickens, Victor Hugo, Earnest Hemingway, J.R. Tolkein, William Faulkner, James Joyce.

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
The Old Man and the Sea, and the Hunchback of Notre Dame.

What are you reading now?
Michael Connelly, The Dark Hours.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
I work out alot, read, play hoops and tennis.

Are you working on a current project?https://www.facebook.com/scottallenbenkie/

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Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

I was born in El Paso, Texas and grew up in Tennessee before moving to the Washington, DC area. Despite a degree in Soviet and East European studies, I made a name for myself as an expert on North Korea. After a stint in the US Government, I have spent most of my career in defense think tanks.

I began writing a journal when I was in high school and made my first attempt at a novel in my early twenties. The novel never got off the ground. Over the decades, I turned to nonfiction and wrote four books on North Korea and the Kim family. During COVID, I returned to fiction and wrote my first novel (“McMinnville”) in about six months. It was published this May. Since then, I have written three other novels and am working on my fifth. It is my hope to publish at least one book each year for the next few years.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
I try to write in the mornings but am not tied down to a particular time. I am not a creature of habit. My day job is not a 9-5 job, but one where I can set my own hours. This leaves time for the to write when I feel the most productive.

I am a discovery writer. I usually come up with two crossing plot lines and a character or two and I’m off to the races. If I outline, it is only to get over a hump in the story. Normally, the ending comes into focus around halfway through the novel.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
I do not really have a specific genre. So far, I have written SCI-FI, dystopian, and romance novels. As a writer, I am more interested in trying new things and focusing on various techniques of writing. In “McMinnville,” which is about a dying detective chasing the truth behind two photographs of a UFO and a larger mystery that seems to have taken hold of his life, I focused on pacing. The novel spans sixty years. Once the trilogy is complete, it will span one hundred years. In another novel, “Writer’s Block,” I tried my hand at writing in the first person. The novel is about the last person on Earth. It is not easy to write an entire book with only one character. It stretched my skills as a writer. I have also written two romance novels, one normal and another paranormal. I was interested in how to build a relationship across generational and cultural gaps. I learned a lot about character development. Therefore, I would say that my fiction writing is a journey of discovery and learning on how to be a better writer.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
I have a number of favorite fiction authors spread across a number of genres. I am a fan of Stephen King, in particular “The Stand” and “The Langoliers.” Both have been influential in my own writing. I also like reading male confessional authors, such as Nick Hornby and Mike Gayle. For historical mysteries, I turn to Dan Brown and Steve Berry. And when it comes to romance, I like Cara Bastone and Fiona Lucas. But when it comes to pure pleasure of reading the English language, I turn to Pat Conroy. I am from the South and his writing style and dialogue fit well in my ear.

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
I read books not only for pleasure, but for technique. When it comes to pacing and geography, I like Stephen King. Novels like “The Stand” are sweeping epics that take up space. I like how he approaches his books by asking the question, “What if?”. One of the gaps in the romance genre, in my opinion, is the male point of view written by male authors. Nicholas Sparks. of course, is out there, as are some of the authors in the Lad Lit genre, such as Hornby and Gayle. Books like “The Choice,” “High Fidelity,” and “My Legendary Girlfriend” are some of my favorites. In SCI-FI, I prefer to stay on planet Earth in the present day versus on other planets in the distant future. I enjoy reading UFO novels, as long as the aliens are not in your face. “Communion” by Whitley Strieber hits a nice sweet spot.

What are you reading now?
I am reading “The Zoologist’s Guide to the Galaxy” by Arik Kershenbaum. In many of my novels, I explore the potential for life in the universe. This, of course, raises the question of what life in other parts of this universe (or other universes) might be like. Kershenbaum delves deep into what aliens might actually be like. What they look like, socialize, and communicate.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
I am a manager in a defense think tank. My work focuses on understanding RED, the adversaries: how they think, make decisions, and interact with other countries. In the movie “Three Days of the Condor,” Robert Redford talks about his strange job as a reader and analyst for the CIA. In one scene, he ponders “Who would create a job like that?” That’s sometimes how I feel about my job. It is a bit odd, but serves a purpose. When I am not working, I write and play games, everything from wargames to Monopoly.

Are you working on a current project?I am currently working on another romance novel that is looks at the challenges that the Gen Z and Millennials face in finding love and relationships. Black Pill, Red Pill, Blue Pill, manosphere, post-feminism, hypergamy, hook up culture, etc…This is an attempt to write a story about the challenges faced by a generation raised in a culture of online interaction and social distancing.

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I am a mom, doctor and author. I wrote the book Beyond Carrots in an attempt to help as many people as possible maintain healthy eyes.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
After tons of research, I write. Pretty simple.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
I am an eye doctor who was predicted to go blind. I was able to reverse my potentially blinding eye disease using lifestyle and nutrition. When I discovered the powerful effect that diet and lifestyle can have on the eyes, I felt compelled to put my knowledge on paper. This resulted in the publication of Beyond Carrots.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Robin Sharma is pretty amazing.

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
I LOVE self help books.

What are you reading now?

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
I am a full time doctor and I have two Target Optical practices. One of my offices is the busiest Target Optical in America. I have the best group of doctors and technicians and I absolutely love working at Target Optical. My patients are like family to me. I am truly blessed. I am also a single mother to a loving, sweet, little boy who showers me with hugs every day. My family is very important to me and I love my time with them. My mom is my best friend and we shop til we drop finding the best deals. I also love my workouts with resistance training, swimming, and yoga.

Are you working on a current project?
My next project is to create an online course to supplement my book.

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𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠…

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒐𝒃𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒎𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒑 𝒐𝒏 𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒖𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒊𝒕𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇.

𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒖𝒆 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒚𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒐 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒍 𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒊𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒔𝒆𝒆𝒏.

𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅 𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝑻𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒐𝒏.

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭.

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Author Bio:
Experimental writer, Artist, Creator, i enjoy breaking the normative narrative in my writing by bending the cognitive through etymological mayhem.

What would you do if your boat was sinking, or it was shipwrecked? Would you take the necessary actions to survive? Please join me in my first ever work being published: Obsolete. Where we go on a journey together across the high seas and profound mental journey. Madame R. S. Renard takes us on a voyage all of her own by travelling. Along her travels she picks up passengers all over the world who over time leak out information from their past. Will it be too much for them to handle? Can Madame R. S. Renard use her therapeutic skillset to help them recover and grow? hidden clues give way to question and set up the story. Won’t you come in the seas of healing in this poetic courage from the characters? May you find healing in your life if needed.

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Author Bio:
Shannon Anne Script is an author based out of the Eastern Shore of Maryland. She is proud of her
second book in the Pentalogy series. She works full time in assisting the Deaf Community and
Hearing Impaired. She is currently in school for Sign Language Interpretation. She lives with her
two felines, Sigmund and Sherlock.

09/21/2022

In this short collection, several poems by the author Dani Lebeaux (also known as RainingCrow) have been paired together with their own personal artwork in a moody and heartfelt journey of expression that stimulates the mind and heart. The poems themselves move through varying topics from love, grief, nature, or humanity, over several styles and stages of life while the artwork is strikingly beautiful to view. A must read for collectors of this artists work.

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Dani “RainingCrow” Lebeaux is an author, illustrator and nature enthusiast, originally trained in wilderness survival. A true Renaissance man diving into multiple genres and formats, these qualities shine through as his life experiences lend authenticity to each narrative voice used no matter the niche.

Deeply inspired by classic literature, his writings lean towards thematic explorations of philosophy and character. Within his science fiction work he deftly questions the structures and systems of society throughout history and begs the reader to do the same even long after reading.

Though adventure and excitement often fill his novels’ pages, beneath all of his works there remains the untempered spirit of a romantic rebel and poet, a passion also displayed along with his visual artwork in collections such as “Musings”, or plumbed almost to hysterics in tragic homage to the poets and writers he admired as a youth in “Adam 315”.

10/03/2022

Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

Thru my whole life I have been filled with stories, but I lacked the confidence to share them through writing. I grew up reading Hugo, Dumas, Dickens, Shakespeare, Stevenson, Tolkien, Wells, Verne and Thoreau. How could I ever craft words that would live up to the lofty loves of my heart? I drew. I painted. I dreamed of making movies… But I was scared of writing anything more than my poetry.

In poetry I could express myself freely with less constriction on how I phrased my words. I could create openly, and so for a long time poetry was primarily the only type of Writing I would share…
Yet I was still filled with stories. I just wanted someone else to write them down. Then in my late twenties, I got tired of waiting for someone to write my stories for me, and I began to work on my first novel. I shared it with those close to me and was encouraged, so I kept going. I found a passion and love I’d never known was inside of me.

I discovered then in those first months that even beyond my painting or crafting, the words and stories I’d held inside were a greater release and magic than anything else I could have possibly done with my life. I swore that no matter what, even if no one read my work… I needed to write.
I’ve been doing it ever since. Sure the real world has slowed my progress and gotten in the way a lot. I need financial stability and I have obligations a plenty. Life is complicated and doesn’t always allow the time I wish I had to spend on my books, but I will keep writing them. I will finish my stories and I will tell others because it’s part of me.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
Well when it comes to poetry, they sort of just flow out of me. I don’t control them much or try to edit a whole lot. They exist as they are and I let them breathe because they are pure expression… That’s not the case with my novels.

Every time I start a narrative, I have to understand the character I’m writing… I need to know who they are and how they think, so I can form their voice and write from that perspective, even while I give details and motivation to everyone around them in the story. I like to tell stories within stories and everything it seems, carries it’s own philosophy that I hope connects with readers, but before anything else, even framing devices to immerse the viewer into their world, I have to know my characters.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
My first book attempt was utilizing a pre-existing character to tell an autobiography of emotional struggle through fictional allegory. I felt like Frankenstein’s monster… So I started writing an interview from the perspective of a creature who had been created to tragedy and who wrestled with those same emotions that I was feeling. I used it to pay homage to stories and writers I loved and it became an all consuming form of therapy… Then I lost most of it in an accident and couldn’t bear to start back on that particular story again for several years.

However in the process of writing at all, I’d discovered a passion, and I found myself soon after with a new story to tell. I started writing my science fiction series “Stealing Fire” barely a month after losing my first work. I was on a walk one day and the roads were empty. I saw an old barn standing in a field and I thought… What if the world were empty? What if I could walk across the whole continent and see no other people? What if the world returned to something I understood and could live in?

Within 2 more months I’d completed a book following the journeys of a group of young protagonists as they travelled across a post apocalyptic landscape, eventually bringing the character I’d started with originally, right into the middle of their story. Why young people? Because I believe we don’t give them enough credit, and I had something to say about that which would be clearer to read in context than for me to just say it here.

When I started back on that first story, 8byears had passed since I wrote it the first time. It had become a prequel tie in to a larger series with greater ambitions and purpose, and now that series will be 5 books by it’s end.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
So many that the list would take up 3 pages minimum. Most of my favorites are works we all studied in school to be honest. It’s rare that I find a modern author (published within the past 40 years) that I feel can truly compare to the classics I read over and over. I struggle to enjoy modern prose as I often find myself putting books down for dry language or dull vocabulary. Because of this, I turned primarily to comic books or graphic novels for a time, and interestingly enough that has brought me to a great appreciation for people like Neil Gaiman and Alan Moore, who I did start reading in prose form. I absolutely adore them. At this point in my life they rank on par with Bradbury, Asimov, Tolkien, Dumas, Hugo or Twain.

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
I tend toward Sci-Fi and fantasy. They have a way of exploring humanity rather than simply advancing a plot itself. My favorite books however are Frankenstein, The Hobbit, To your Scattered Bodies Go, American Gods, and Little Big.

What are you reading now?
The Steading by Pete Wood

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
I teach painting classes. I illustrate for other authors. I kayak. I hike, and I try to enjoy the simple pleasures of life, like sitting around a campfire, or cooking a good meal to share with someone I love. I never seem to hold a regular job for long, two years seems to be my maximum so far, but I’ve been freelancing as an artist most of my adult life. I feel like I will continue that pattern even if my books succeed at some point.

Are you working on a current project?Oh after I finish my current series I already have about five standalone books planned unrelated to it. Poems will come at their own whim of course and who knows how many books I could publish in that vein, but yeah I’ve got lots of things left in me to write.

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Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

I feel like I have been writing since the womb. That is what I tell people. I started writing for organizations at a young age. My writing took a more serious development after a friend committed suicide. I was trying to work out my emotions from the tragic event and also my own healing journey. I started writing. It took me ten years to write the character poetry piece, that is in my first novel: Obsolete Sea Voyage Into the Younger Self. As time unfolded, I weaved healing with suspense into a poetic novel.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
Indeed. My writing process is authentic and truthful. I would state that the process of writing given the content of my novels, has been rather hard. As far as form, I write for freedom and clarity first. I will write out a poem in its traumatic form. Fully raw and powerful. I go back before formatting for my books and conceal certain events, change pronouns and more. This is unique because I want to show integrity.
I do not edit the normal way an author edits. I write poetry. Upon sitting down to edit I edit one section at a time. My books are broken down into parts not chapters. I do not edit to take away. I only edit for grammatical errors. I believe that because my writing ability is a gift, that it is not to be taken away or added to.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
Book One: (back of book)
What would you do if your boat was sinking, or it was shipwrecked? Would you take the necessary actions to survive? Please join me in my first ever work being published: Obsolete. Where we go on a journey together across the high seas and profound mental journey. Madame Counselor R. S. Renard takes us on a voyage all of her own by traveling. Along her travels she picks up passengers all over the world who over time leak out information from their past. Will it be too much for them to handle? Can Madame R. S. Renard use her therapeutic skillset to help them recover and grow? Hidden clues give way to question and set up the story. Won’t you come in the seas of healing in this poetic courage from the characters? May you find healing in your life if needed.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Dan Brown
Ted Dekker
Henry David Thoreau
Shell Silverstein

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
I lean more towards philosophy, trauma informed books, biographies. My favorite books are: The Da Vinci Code, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Where the Wild Things Are, The Lost Art of Handwriting, Lagom, Fikka and many others.

What are you reading now?
Lagom
Good Night

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
I work for an agency called Deaf Independent Living Association where I help out deaf people.
I also cook at my local community college.
I have two felines: Sigmund and Sherlock.
I like to cycle, swim, be in nature.

Are you working on a current project?Yes. This book series is five books in total.
I will have another stand-alone book after that.
Then I will have a trilogy series after that.
After all of that, I will be creating more I do presume.

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The Truth I Must Invent examines the conflicting web of emotions all adults face and the truths that lie in between. This poetic collection peels away the layers of our individual and universal experiences, delving into our innermost thoughts with a voice that speaks to the collective.

The work suggests that even in our darkest moments, joy and contentment can be found through resilience and a willingness to hope. It also offers a powerful reminder that we all have the potential to create our version of reality—a truth we must invent.

Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

Quiet early on in my life, I had an encounter that would come to shape my creative journey in ways I could have never anticipated. I vividly remember the day I saw a young girl, probably no older than eight, fearlessly balancing on a thin rope. The sight was both captivating and symbolic for me. Witnessing her youthful determination and unwavering focus left an indelible mark on my mind and heart.

That singular image of the young girl on the rope became a catalyst for my venture into writing. The act of putting pen to paper wasn’t just a means of expression for me; it was a form of catharsis. I found solace in translating the powerful emotions that this image stirred within me into words. The process of writing allowed me to delve into the depths of my feelings and explore the intricate nuances of the human experience.

The connection between observing visual stimuli and channeling it into my writing is a profound one. Every image I encounter, whether it’s a fleeting moment on the street or a detailed painting in a gallery, has the potential to ignite my imagination and set my thoughts into motion. I find that these captured moments often carry a story within them, waiting to be unraveled and shared.

Writing, for me, has become a way to pay homage to the world around me. Each image I observe serves as a stepping stone into a world of words, enabling me to craft narratives that resonate with the emotions and experiences that we all share as human beings. It’s a beautiful synergy between the visual and the written, a dance of inspiration that fuels my creativity.

In essence, that young girl balancing on a rope was the spark that ignited my passion for writing. She taught me the significance of the unspoken stories that lie behind every image and the power of translating those stories into words. Through writing, I endeavor to capture the essence of the world’s beauty, its struggles, and its triumphs, just as that singular image captured the essence of youthful determination that has forever stayed with me.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
When it comes to my writing process, I’d say it’s a delightful blend of routine and unpredictability. My mother often humorously compares me to a cat in this regard. I thrive on habits and discipline, much like a cat who appreciates its daily routines. On the other hand, I embrace spontaneity and a touch of chaos, just as a cat might suddenly chase after a shadow or pounce on a passing toy.

Central to my process is a particular spot that I’ve come to affectionately regard as my writing haven – much like a cat’s favorite cozy corner. There’s something magical about this spot that ignites my creativity. It’s where I settle down with my thoughts, surrounded by the tools and inspirations that I need to bring my words to life.

While I do appreciate a structured approach to my work, I also understand the value of letting ideas flow freely. This is where the spontaneous and chaotic side of my writing process comes into play. Sometimes, the best ideas strike when I least expect them, and I embrace that creative energy, allowing it to guide me down unexpected paths.

One aspect of my writing process that aligns perfectly with my cat-like tendencies is my appreciation for a certain rhythm and timing. Just as a cat thrives on predictability and doesn’t take kindly to disruptions in its routine, I find myself at my most productive when things are done within a specific timeframe. This might involve setting deadlines, allocating time for different writing tasks, and ensuring that my creative process maintains a sense of order.

In the end, my writing process is a fusion of these seemingly contrasting elements – the structure of routine and the excitement of spontaneity, the comfort of a designated spot and the thrill of exploring new directions. Much like a cat, I find that this blend allows me to gracefully balance between the familiar and the unexpected, resulting in a writing process that is uniquely my own.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
I like writers from around the world. Some of my favorite writers are Sir Walter Scott, Claire Keegan and Junji Ito.

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
Right now I am consuming a lot of Malaysian Literature.

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What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
Absolutely, I firmly believe that one’s personal experiences, interests, and hobbies play a substantial role in shaping not only their artistic expressions but also their overall personality. The idea that what we do, consume, and engage with outside of our work has a profound impact on our creative psyche resonates deeply with me. This is precisely why I advocate for the significance of cultivating hobbies and pursuits beyond one’s professional realm.

For me, sketching has been an immensely gratifying creative outlet. There’s something profoundly satisfying about capturing the intricacies of portraits and fashion designs on paper. It’s a way for me to channel my visual imagination and bring to life the images that stir within me.

But that’s not all – dancing in the privacy of my room to my favorite tunes is another cherished hobby of mine. It’s a joyful release, a moment when I can let go of inhibitions and connect with the music on a visceral level. The combination of movement and rhythm is like a therapeutic escape from the demands of daily life.

And then there’s my fascination with languages. Currently, I’ve delved into the intricacies of about six languages. Learning languages isn’t just a hobby; it’s a way to bridge cultural gaps and gain a deeper understanding of the world around us. Each language opens up a new perspective, a new way of thinking and expressing ideas.

Now, I must confess, since I am a linguistics researcher, my linguistic pursuits extend beyond just learning languages. When I’m not engrossed in my writing, I find myself diving into linguistic research. Investigating the nuances of languages, understanding their evolution, and exploring their impact on communication is an intellectual endeavor that continuously captivates me.

In a nutshell, I’m a firm advocate for the idea that hobbies are more than just pastimes; they’re a gateway to self-discovery, personal enrichment, and, most importantly, they fuel creativity in unexpected ways. Sketching, dancing, language learning, and even linguistic research, they all contribute to my holistic growth, infuse my writing with unique perspectives, and allow me to embrace the multifaceted nature of life itself.

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Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

I have been writing since I was eight years old and this is my second book.
When you are lonely child who is bullied writing becomes your friend and it still is.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
Walking seems to inspire me and I keep pads and pens with me because it happens at different times and in the wee hours of the morning inspiration can strike.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
Put Your Boots on and Dance in the rain was published in 2019 and writing helped me beat Depression.
Beautiful Heart which was recently published started out from a website that I write and realized I have written over a thousand poets with followers reading my work,

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Thoreau, Hemingway, and many poets,

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
Biographies.
Camera Girl

What are you reading now?
What The Owl Knows

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
Cooking, traveling, and Photography

Are you working on a current project? Yes, a book about Finding my family next year

Too often in life, we get what I like to call “stained by the world.” The stains of harsh realities we face time after time tend to linger and shape our minds. We do not need to remove these stains, but rather learn to let the pain guide our path to purpose and prosperity.

World Stained Us System Blamed Us is written in a powerful poetic voice that encourages and empowers anyone struggling to strive. Words sculpted from pain, perseverance, passion, and perspective the author Kailey Oliver inspires readers to reflect, find purpose, learn from life, and ultimately obtain individual growth.

“MOST THINGS IN LIFE ARE MIND OVER MATTER. START TO VISUALIZE AND YOU START TO EMPOWER.”

Unlock the Power Within: Transform Life’s Stains into Stepping Stones with ‘World Stained Us System Blamed Us’ – Empower Your Journey to Purpose and Prosperity!

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Kailey Oliver, a conscious and forward-thinking mind, is constantly delving into the depths of wisdom and seeking profound perspectives to enrich her understanding of life. In her debut poetry book, “World Stained Us System Blamed Us,” she weaves poetic verses that stir the soul and ignite inspiration. This collection is carefully crafted to provide encouragement and empowerment for those facing life’s challenges, guiding them towards the path of ultimate achievement.

10/28/2023

Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

Well, I consider myself an inquisitive soul who’s seeking the definition of life, and everything coming in its way. Being an introvert; my aura and art is often honed by inquisitiveness I follow in solitude.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
I try to make things as simple as possible.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
I have authored two books as of now: Mirror of Emotions and Across the Shore. Both of them explore life in surreptitious ways.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Allama Iqbal and Robert Frost

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
I love reading non fiction. However, when it comes to inspiration; Quran is my ultimate inspiration.

What are you reading now?
I am currently reading ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ by Daniel Kahneman

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
I am a nature-lover and football aficionado.

Are you working on a current project?I am currently working on my next book.

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The poetry collection Tourist (Sea Crow Press 2023) encompasses a journey that unburdens the weight of past guilt and trauma. During this voyage spanning multiple cultures and stages in life, the importance of following one’s inner voice and embracing one’s own path is discovered. Revelations are made in the middle of the night, during a pandemic, in the heart of the forest, at the seaside and in food, snapshots of past and present. Through the wonder and surprise of nature the search for identity is explored, surrendering to what cannot be changed and confronting the mercurial temperament of relationships and how they are perceived, one poem at a time.

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TAK Erzinger is an American/Swiss poet and artist with a Colombian background.

Her poetry has been featured by journals at Indiana University, Cornell University, McMaster University, the University of Baltimore and more. Erzinger’s poetry collection “At the Foot of the Mountain,” (Floricanto Press 2021), won the University of Indianapolis, Etchings Press Whirling Prize for 2021 for best nature poetry book and was a finalist at The International Book Awards 2022. It was also a finalist at the Willow Run Book Awards and Eyelands Book Awards. Her poetry collection “Tourist” (Sea Crow Press 2023) was released earlier this month.

She lives on the foothills of the Alps in Switzerland with her husband and two cats.

The Chinese poet, Li Po (Tang Dynasty) once said, “Writing poetry is like being alive twice.”
And that is definitely how it is for me. Writing poetry has given me a voice and an opportunity to relive situations that have been beyond my control in my life. The process of writing poems has helped me to finally feel that I have a voice, whether addressing personal issues, or subjects close to my heart such as nature, environmental or social issues. Furthermore, having grown up in a bilingual, bi-cultural family and now living in a third culture, with a third language, it has helped me to express myself in a language that I feel is all my own.

I have been writing since I was in primary school, keeping journals and penning poems and this continued-on through college and into my adult life, however as things intensified in my life writing took a backseat. Sadly, almost three years ago I suffered a breakdown and my life as it was, came to screeching halt. About six months into the recovery process I began writing poetry again for the first time in years. It was as if a tap had been stuck and just needed the right adjustment to begin flowing again. Life and the direction it had taken me in had become unhealthy and part of the reason was that I was not being my authentic self and part of that self was being able to write. At the core of every poem that I write sits the question ‘why’ and the attempt to make sense of the world around me. My poems often develop into place-centred pieces in hopes of capturing a moment that I have experienced.

If THE BOOK OF I.P. was a ‘manifesto’ then SLAM POEMS FOR MY BATHROOM MIRROR serves as a disclosure. The hybrid collection lays bare the most vulnerable spiritual recesses underpinning the artist’s ongoing search for sense and empathy. Triggers and trauma track through much of this work, but these somber notes are part of a deeper and more nuanced chord– the cry of a cryptid being uncaged. {Paperback. 112 pages.}

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Chris Courtney Martin is a multidisciplinary artist from Philadelphia, where they were cemented to their craft. As a pre-teen recruit of the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth, they were granted scholarships three summers in a row to take accelerated courses in Creative Writing/Poetry, Logic and Film Studies. This illustrious program– which boasts alumni such as Lady Gaga, Mark Zuckerberg, Ronan Farrow and Andrew Yang– made it possible for Martin to embrace their calling as an arrant nerd.

In high school, Martin placed in the Philadelphia Young Playwrights competition three years out of four and was honored with a staged reading at the historic Wilma Theatre, which included multi-awarded theater artist James Ijames in the cast. After receiving the prestigious Liberty Scholarship, Martin started Drexel University’s Screenwriting & Playwriting program, where they switched gears to focus on screenwriting. Martin graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree from Drexel’s CineTV department, as well as Minors in Film & Video and Art History.

Martin has since won/placed in several screenwriting competitions (including Urbanworld and Emerging Screenwriters) and received promotion via the 2018 Young & Hungry List, 2018 Bitch List and International Screenwriters Association’s Top 25 Screenwriters to Watch in 2019/Development Slate.

In 2019, they co-hosted the AFRO HORROR podcast in its inaugural season alongside creator Sade Sellers. Martin’s screenwriting credits include smaller, independent projects starring legendary talent such as Sheryl Lee Ralph and Niecy Nash. Their short Horror work has also appeared on the animated YouTube series SOMETHING SCARY created by Sapphire Sandalo and hosted by Markeia McCarty.

Martin coined the motto “craft with conscience,” which expresses their passion for producing socially relevant/politically progressive works and maintaining artistic integrity. This ethos is displayed in the themes of their upcoming projects, including CHARCUTERIE– announced in 2020. The project was a participant in the Tribeca Film Institute Network. This came after it was named a Finalist in the AT&T/Tribeca Untold Stories program, which saw its final round suspended that year due to COVID. They also served as a Course Advisor for Sundance Co//ab in 2021. The same year, Martin’s celebrated “spec” screenplay PALE HORSE was also announced with Gamechanger Films producing and Gabourey Sidibe set to direct.

Though they are known for their work in Horror/Thriller, Martin’s body of work explores an array of genres. They see a return to poetry and other literature to be the next test of their writing, with their hybrid poetry and prose chapbook collection THE BOOK OF I.P. (Idle Poems) is available on Amazon via Alien Buddha Press. Martin boasts poetry publications in Erato Magazine, The Incognito Press, Lothlorien Poetry Journal, and others. SLAM POEMS FOR MY BATHROOM MIRROR…And Other Selected Works is Martin’s second poetry/prose collection with Alien Buddha (full-length), which was released in October 2023.

Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

Writing has always been an outlet of expression for me. When I was in elementary school I won a literature award for a short story I’d written. Since then it has been a dream of mine to publish a book and reach others with my words. Here i am doing just that!

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
I have several writing processes. Sometimes i like to just do what i call free writing which is to just let everything out no contemplation or edits during this time. It allows for no judgement, doubt, overthinking etc.

Another process i have is setting the mood or atmosphere to write.

atmosphere:
-by the water
-on the water
-in the water (bath)
-mood lighting(candles,LED lights, galaxy projector)

Constantly digging for insights and deeper perspectives to enhance my perception of this thing called life and adding it to my work and outlook.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
My debut poetry book World Stained Us System Blamed Us is written in a powerful poetic nature that encourages and empowers anyone struggling to strive. Compelling creative storytelling via verse. Words sculpted from pain, perseverance, passion, and perspective it inspires readers to reflect, find purpose, learn from life, and ultimately grow. It’s Currently available on all amazon platforms in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Kahlil Gibran, Mitch Albom, Stieg Larsson, and Mary Oliver are amongst some of my favourites.

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
I like to read a wide variety of things from poetry and philosophy to sci-fi and romance. I also enjoy reading memoirs and autobiographies, as well as, educational reads on topics of all sorts. One of my favourite series includes Stieg Larsson’s The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. I’m also a huge fan of the book The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom.

What are you reading now?
I am currently reading Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook: From Aphrodite to Zeus, a Profile of Who’s Who in Greek Mythology by Liv Albert.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
I enjoy everything art related. When i’m not writing some of my other creative hobbies include painting, mixed media arts, as well as, digital art. I like to listen to soulful music with meaningful lyrics. I’ve recently embarked on the journey of learning to play the keyboard and make my own instrumentals. I have a wonderful five year old daughter who keeps me creative, driven and on my toes.

Are you working on a current project?I am currently working on an audio version of my poetry book World Stained Us System Blamed Us. Launch date to be announced soon, but it’s looking like mid to late fall 2023.

I don’t intend to stop here. You will be hearing more of me and my poetry books, as i have more coming your way shortly!

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Madlyn Epstein Steinhart has just released her highly anticipated second collection of poetry, “Beautiful Heart: A Collection of Heartfelt Poems” (The Three Tomatoes Publishing, Paperback ISBN: 979-8-9884613-2-6; Hardcover ISBN: 979-8-9884613-3-3). Steinhart masterfully delves into the intricacies of our universal emotions by artfully focusing on the heart. The book beautifully weaves together five themes: “Beautiful Heart,” “Heartache,” “Heartburn,” “Heart Songs,” and “Heart Strings.” Each poem takes the reader on a journey through love, heartbreak, gratefulness, and joy, leaving an indelible mark on the soul.
The power of her words lies in their ability to connect with readers on a profound level, evoking an array of emotions that resonate with the human experience. Her imagery and heartfelt expressions mirror the feelings we all encounter in this profound voyage called life. “Beautiful Heart” celebrates the act of selflessly extending a helping hand without expecting anything in return, embodying the essence of genuine compassion and empathy. Open the pages of “Beautiful Heart” and immerse yourself in the universal language of emotions.

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Madlyn Epstein Steinhart’s love affair with poetry began at the tender age of eight, providing her with a voice when she felt powerless to speak out. A retired New York City public school teacher, grant writer, and media literacy specialist, Madlyn’s dedication to language and its expressive power shines brightly in her work. “Beautiful Heart” is the second collection of poetry, following her much-praised debut, “Put Your Boots on and Dance in the Rain.”

Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

I started writing when I was in elementary school. I made a little New York Yankees yearbook with cut-out pictures based on the 1978 season.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
I write across genres. I write poetry, fiction, nonfiction and plays/screenplays. I would say what’s unique is that I am a “working writer.” I work full-time as a marketing video producer at a private university in upstate New York. I rise at 4 a.m. and write before work every day.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
I have numerous collections of poetry, including:

The Truth I Must Invent (Poets’ Choice, 2023)

Outward Arrangements: Poems (independently published, 2021)

Dreaming of Lemon Trees: Selected Poems (Finishing Line Press, 2019)

Sidewalk Stories (Kelsay Books, 2017)

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Dreaming of Lemon Trees: Selected Poems by Francis DiClemente

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Thomas Wolfe, Langston Hughes, Jack Kerouac, Herman Hesse, Ernest Hemingway, Joyce Carol Oates, Mary Karr, John Steinbeck, George Saunders, Richard Russo, Michael Connelly, Dennis Lehane

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
I like to read everything. I usually have one novel and one nonfiction book going at the same time.

What are you reading now?
Arthur Rimbaud: Complete Works

Tomboyland: Essays by Melissa Faliveno

Grief Is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter

The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
I work full-time and write in my spare time. My wife, Pamela, and I care for our seven-year-old son, Colin, who is autistic. So with work, writing, and family time, my days are pretty packed. But I enjoy walking, running, lifting light weights, reading, and watching movies.

Are you working on a current project?
I am currently working on a coming-of-age memoir, a couple of poetry book projects and a stage play.

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Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

After I graduated with my BA in theatre, I started getting really into books. One night I had a very vivid dream and knew I had to get it down on paper. It was a disastrous attempt, but my love for writing grew and I have tons of stories that I want to share with others.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
When an idea presents itself, I let it stew on the back burner of my mind as more and more of the story gets revealed to me. I explore the idea and do necessary research surrounding the topics of the story and once I feel I have the major parts of the story cemented in my mind, I start on the journey of writing it all down. The hardest part is always getting started. You have to start from scratch and create the world of the story you’re trying to tell, until it takes on a life of its own and you can let it lead you down the road it wants to go, sparking new ideas and situations you never would have dreamed of during the planning process, leaving you wondering if it truly was you’re idea or if some mysterious creative force whispered it in your ear.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
I currently only have one book out on the market. “The Best Laid Traps” Is an action adventure/thriller about a young man, Edward Dalton, who’s been bullied all his life and gets run off the road and left for dead in the Appalachian wilderness. He spends 6 years battling starvation, local wildlife, and his own poisoned mind to survive. After he makes a valuable discovery in his wooded sanctuary, he decides to leave the forest and go back to civilization to carry out his wildest dreams of revenge on the three people who had left him to die. He soon finds that fate has been kind to his bullies while he was away and Edward plans and waits for 10 years until he can orchestrate the perfect moment to brutally take them down and show to the world just how horrible they really are.

I’m all over the map when it comes to genre. Currently I’m working on a dark fantasy, but I have written horror, sci-fi, even a full length fan fiction novel surrounding the characters of “The Hunger Games” series that I hope one day to get permission to publish.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
I have many favorite authors who’s works I constantly re-read every chance I get, but the two at the very top of my list are Micheal Crichton and Stephen King.

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
I absolutely love the Jurassic Park stories as well as other cornerstones such as “Congo” and “The Sphere.” But My absolute favorite book comes from America’s Boogeyman, called “Duma Key,” but I have yet to come across a King story that I haven’t read multiple times.

What are you reading now?
I’m going through “The Dark Tower” series for what seems like the 100th time.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
I have a full-time job as a knight at Medieval Times. I absolutely love my job (which is why I’ve been doing it for the past 15 years), but it does take up most of my time and writing takes up most of the rest. In the rare amount of free time, I like to make things. I make random aspects (furniture or decor) for my wizard-like dwelling of a tiny house, or more likely working on whatever costume I’ve taken into my head to build. I also go to the gym at least five times a week

Are you working on a current project?
I’m currently halfway through the first draft of a new novel. It centers around the characters from L. Frank Baum’s original novel of “The Wizard of Oz.” It takes place many years after the story and paints a different picture of what happened at the end of L. Frank Baum’s version. Instead of sending her home, Glinda traps Dorothy to keep her in stasis while she deals with a mysterious gloom or poisoning of the land of Oz, stemming from the great wizard himself. Glinda disappears and Dorothy finally breaks out and must take up Glinda’s mantle to try and put everything back to rights. It’s kind of like “Wizard of Oz” meets “Shutter Island” and has been very exciting to write because it has so many huge twists and turns and an ending that I think will blow your mind, at least it did for me.

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What is “Divas of the Deepest Chocolate”?
A collection of memories and wishes brought about by seeing and knowing some of the best and most beautiful avatars of melanin-rich magnificence to grace this earth.
Have you ever taken notice of the soft, delicious glow of a chocolate bar left too long in a car during summertime?
Or perhaps the way a candy Easter Bunny gets “all over everything” if held too long between bites? All chocolatey and messy, but tasty and fantastic.
I remember how unwilling I was to stop until all that sweet, brown goodness had been fully enjoyed.
This collection is filled with those types of remembrances and the feelings they evoke.

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This Ned Williams is actually Ned Williams the fourth. Born in Savannah, Georgia. Spent a lot of time in Screven County (on Ga. Hwy 17 between Oliver and Rocky Ford) as a child, happily fishing and exploring and chasing my grandfather around on the small farm he kept after retiring from the post office following his service in Europe during World War Two.

I lived in Atlanta for a couple years after high school; but found my way back to Savannah, mainly because of my grandmother’s biscuits, and never left again.

I love to read. Got into the habit as a child and never thought of stopping. I evolved from Dr. Seuss and The Berenstain Bears to Robert Jordan and Stan Lee. I love Conan the Barbarian, both the comic and the unillustrated novels, as well as Power Man and the Hulk. The Wheel of Time series, not so much. I appreciate good writing, but I’ve never liked connected stories that don’t stand alone well if a person happens to grab a book out of sequence, the Richard/Kahlan wizard books by Terry Goodkind fit this format. Love the writing. Hate the requisite sequencing.

03/01/2023

Lao and Chen master your art is a fantasy tale about twins’ brother and sister that are in a big quest for the mastery of their magical powers. The core to their powers is the box of life and that box has an enemy that wants to destroy it, a foe well known as Ilu Destroyer of life. The twins’s world is counting on them – they must master their powers to save humanity. Reasoning can change situations or behaviours; the twins have to listen to each other so that the world can be a better place for their motherland Kumui.

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Braulio Pombal Pitra was born in Sacavém (Quinta do Mocho), Portugal. At the age of 25, he is a promising writer, composer, actor and designer who already has extensive experience. His first love with arts started with hip hop dancing. In 2014 he and his friends in his neighbourhood formed OS VMC – Victory Mob Crew. Today, they are also a community platform (managed by Braulio and Emanuel Carvalho) that “seeks victory in different creative fields – music, dance, graphic design, cinema and other sources of self-expression”. With OS VMC – which has the partnerships of Afro Digital, Guetho Stress, Wicked Studios Sacavém, Teatro Ibisco – he participated in television programmes such as Fátima Lopes (TVI), Welcome (RTP Africa), Pedro Pelo Mundo (Canal GNT Globo Brazil). In 2017 he was chosen as a dancer for the musical “Popota ao Vivo” produced by UAU. In 2018, together with OS VMC, he launched his music channel on YouTube where he launched his first single “Cara Ou Coroa” which gave him national recognition and presented him at a solo concert in Sacavém. His second single came from a partnership with the Sao Tome intervention rapper Pekagboom. He co-wrote “Vida Preta do Negro”, presenting it live in Lisbon. The video clip reached 3,000 views and provoked different reactions by portraying the reality of the life that black people have to endure. In 2019 he released the singles “Bem-me-quer, mal-me-quer” ft BoyRogue; “Novocaine”; “Woke”, “Options”; “Navigate”; “Opium” and “Tigre” produced by Artur Guimarães. In 2020, he moved to London to pursue his career as a designer. It has its trademark streetwear and an online store where it is possible, in addition to buying your clothing line, to consume your musical work produced in various collaborations. It released the English-language singles “Freakish” and “Carnal”. The latest single, “BEST of the BEST” (prod. Cedrick Monteiro, to be included in the EP “In Pursuit of Victory”) and his platform “Victory Mob Crew” were featured in an interview in December 2020 in the international magazine “Occhi Magazine”, which features promising artists and award-winning or critically acclaimed artists. His latest song Victorious has been recorded and filmed in London and Q.D.M in Portugal and Leeds this year. He also composed lyrics for OS Quatro Ventos, a theatre company in Portugal for the musical “Terror and Misery in the Fall of Democracy”

Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

I always had fun in the writing classes in school. I’m sure my writing was all derivative and not very good, but I enjoyed the process. At college, I studied French Lit and the Dada folk blew me away, especially Tzara. This placed literature squarely within the realm of art and art practice. I’ve never looked at poetry the same way since. You can have serious fun with it. This seemed an invite to get really in to it. So I did.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
I’m a project writer. Each project has it’s own parameters. This project might only be written on the manual Hermes Baby Featherweight typewriter sculptor Matt Lusk gave me, this one with a Sharpie in a sketchbook bought from a shop across the street from the Art Museum, etc. . . . Often the materials used determine the scope of the project. It’s good to have constraints. It helps with the planning.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
I’ve got three chaps and a full-length: Pete Hoffman Days (Pinball), BeiHai (Nanjing Poetry), Salt & Iron (In Parentheses), and Maze Poems (Arteidolia).

Pete Hoffman Days uses appropriation all over the place in the Modernist way without mimicking their style. It uses source material as foundational bricks to be worked with and around. If a reader knows “it’s something of a war” is a Ty Cobb quote, good for them. If they don’t, hopefully they can appreciate the poem equally well without that knowledge.

BeiHai’s first draft was actually written over the course of a few days while sitting on a bench at a public beach used by locals in Beihai, Guangxi province in China. I wrote it in a couple of bluebooks that universities used to use for essay exams. I had a Bible with me for some reason (not sure why) and a book of terrible criticism of TS Eliot (also not sure why). Both of these make their presence known in the text.

Salt & Iron was written as a project. I sent a few poems to Phillipe Martin Chatelain to consider and he asked me if I had more. When I told him about the project, he asked if I’d consider a staggered release of the whole project with recordings: a serial chapbook. I was all in. I recorded everything during covid times under less than optimal conditions. The recordings aren’t great, and we could easily redo them now, but I like them as a record of what creatives were doing to overcome the circumstances at the time.

Maze Poems came much later. I’d been playing with the maze as a form in letters to friends before this. One day I bought two big blue notebooks from across the Art Museum and decided I would explore the maze form. I dedicated one of the sketchbooks to mazes: poems, essays, whatever. One page, one poem, one attempt. It became a regular practice. My apartment was overcrowded and dinky for the purpose. This sketchbook became pivotal to my creative output. Over the course of a couple of years I completed the sketchbook. This book is a selection of the best ones.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
I dig Carl Sandburg. Of course, I like a lot of other poets.

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
I re-read John Berryman’s Dream Songs fairly often, but I’m not sure why.

I read a lot of work in translation. The poetry world is bigger than the US/UK, and a lot of it is interesting.

What are you reading now?
I’m re-reading Beckett’s Molloy & Andres Cerpa’s Bicycle in a Ransacked City: An Elegy (Alice James, 2019）。

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
When I can, I like to go to a well-staged Beijing opera. You really can’t get the same quality anywhere else.

Are you working on a current project?
I have notebooks full of project ideas.

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I live in Oxford with my Italian wife and two sons. But I was born on the edge of the Forest of Dean, In England, near the Welsh border. I studied English at Oxford University and then moved to Dublin to write a PhD thesis on Wallace Stevens. Eventually I moved back to Oxford, undertaking gardening and library work, until I began tutoring art history and English literature at various colleges in the city. My most recent poems come out of my life here in Oxford, witnessing the birth and early years of my two sons. In many ways my children are the “Cherubims” of my new collection as much as that word signifies the guards of Eden in Genesis or the wheeled living creatures in Ezekiel. My previous collection presented 150 poems in conversation with the Psalms, so you can see the Bible has also been a source of inspiration for me.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
I tend to wake very early and write in the small hours of the morning before my family gets up. I can only sustain two or three hours of poetry writing a day really, the process is so intense, although it might look sometimes like I am daydreaming on my couch. Since I write according to the “dance music of the ages”, as Yeats would say, using rhyme and metre, the process of writing and re-writing can be quite arduous. A stanza can take me hours or days maybe, although very occasionally a poem comes fully formed. I have stacks of pads of rough drafts.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
My previous collection of poems is called A Book of Psalms and was published in 2020. The poems here are numbered according to the arrangement of psalms in the Masoretic Text and the King James Version of the Bible. These poems are not translations or versifications. Mostly they are conversations with, sometimes even hesitations about, the ancient texts. You may understand them as slightly unruly imitations, transplantations, or poems in their own right. The making of the whole book felt like an initiation, and I came to understand The Book of Psalms to be structured as a cave in the Old Testament.

My second son was born when I started writing A Book of Psalms in earnest, and he and his brother grew up in that book. After finishing my psalms, I was prompted to write some more poems about my two small sons, and these pieces form the nucleus of my most recent collection, Cherubims, in which I confront in contemplative thought those fiery guards of Eden and the Holy of Holies: the chariot-like sphinges or living creatures of Ezekiel, who seem to reappear in Revelation, and who are so full of knowledge of God in their purified form in Dionysius.

A selection of my poems, called The Voice inside Our Home, was published at the beginning of 2022 by SLG Press. I am also the author of two books of criticism, The Later Affluence of W. B. Yeats and Wallace Stevens (Palgrave Macmillan, 2012) and The Vagabond Spirit of Poetry (Iff Books, 2014).

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Beyond Shakespeare and Milton, my favourite poets are George Herbert and Henry Vaughan. My late tutor at Oxford was the great-great-great nephew of William Wordsworth, and perhaps that is why I have such a fondness for that Romantic poet, along with William Cowper and William Blake. I do also love reading twentieth century poets such as Thomas Hardy, W. B. Yeats, Robert Frost, and Philip Larkin. When I read contemporary poetry, I tend to linger longest over the work of Jamie McKendrick, A. E. Stallings, Ernest Hilbert, and Ned Denny.

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
I am most absorbed by the Bible and ancient poetry, and things like Plato’s dialogues, Plotinus’ Enneads, Dionysius’s Celestial Hierarchy, Meister Eckhart’s sermons, tracts and essays by Frithjof Schuon and Ananda Coomaraswamy, and H. W. Fowler’s Dictionary of Modern English Usage and the OED.

What are you reading now?
At the moment, before I sleep at night, I am lazily re-reading the second volume of Roy Foster’s biography of Yeats, The Arch-Poet, when I really should be re-reading St Augustine’s City of God. I’ve been halfway through the Complete Poems of Hardy since the end of the summer, I just recently bought the Manuscript Books of Emily Dickinson, thinking I’ll work through the fascicles as she left them, and I’m one poem into A. E. Stallings’ Selected Poems. I am continually re-reading Shakespeare and many other older and more recent poets with students when I teach in the day.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
During term time, I spend much of my day walking through fields and streets of Oxford, between the colleges where I teach. When we’re in Italy, I like to saunter in the Alps, sip negronis on the riviera, and drink fine wine over long lunches. My children still take up quite a lot of my time.

Are you working on a current project?
Beyond poetry, my new art history book, The Secret Mind of Art, is due to go into production in April. One of these days I will write a book on Shakespeare and esoteric occult Neoplatonism.

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My name is Alyssa Greene. I am a 20 year old Californian who will be moving to New York in the autumn for school. I am currently in the Leon S. Peters Honors Program at Clovis Community College where I study English and will be transferring to Syracuse in the fall to further my education. I have been writing since middle school and I never stopped. Having been doing this for such a long time it is rewarding to witness how my poetry has evolved over the years. However, being openly passionate about writing does make you susceptible to disapproval. I’ve had teachers ask me to explain what the hell I was saying because it seemed as if I was only stringing together large words to sound sophisticated. I’ve had teachers tell me that they were surprised to find out that certain essays were written by me, considering my mediocre linguistic and analytical skills. I’ve had peers look me dead in the eyes to remark, “I didn’t know you were smart.” Astonishingly, no, I did not kick that student in the nuts, but I wanted to. Given this, I am no stranger to rejection; I embrace it with as much compassion as I would acceptance.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
101 Ways to Fall Asleep has been a long time coming. The process went a little something like this: Write, read, write, read, sleep, crumble up papers, go through TONS of pens, stay up past sunrise, write some more, read, cry, write, repeat. This is the journey of the one who is infatuated. Writing rarely comes out the way it ends up. It is a build, destroy most, if not all of it, and rebuild process. This is by far my favorite part of the whole writing adventure. The part where I get to be messy because it is necessary for the outcome. The part where I take words like “granola bar” or “swans” and use them to develop poems that speak on issues far beyond their existence. Imagination is what makes art so magical. Every poem in my composition has some story behind it, every line has meaning, and each poem brings the book value. 101 Ways to Fall Asleep is a collection of poetry that embodies the idea that success in making poetry evermore relevant to the struggles and dynamics of modern times does not have to mean eradicating the more classical apparatus that poetry was born from. It serves as a footstool for young adults, specifically women or those who can identify with struggles associated with mental health problems.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
This composition prompts readers to question social norms and develops a greater understanding of issues regarding depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. It is a disruptive piece and not by any accident. Displaying sympathies towards madness, it is composed with a striking passion that could knock its audience out. My writing touches on the misogyny embedded in the fabric of our patriarchal society and the fallacious notions that women are inherently, naturally, and biologically inferior to men. The poems that do adopt a more progressive stance cultivate a sense of female empowerment and a refusal to accept any form of inequality that has become so normalized in society. On a larger scale, my collection celebrates something that universally connects all of us: Life and death and the submersive relationship between the two. My work defends the irrational, the lunatic, and the outcast, creating a haven for the darker parts of our humanity, which is as necessary, or even more necessary than creating space for the lighter parts. Even God himself decided that if there was going to be a heaven there would also be a hell. This arrangement is a small slice of hell that I had to walk through. I think many people could relate to the obstacles I had to hurdle to get here. A creative matrix for the demons of the mind and the beauty so intimately involved with the difficult to fathom realities of overcoming psychological monsters. In the immortal words of Jun’ichirō Tanizaki, “Were it not for shadows, there would be no beauty.”

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Oh yes! In terms of poetry I have a deep admiration for Poe and Plath. Classical poetry never ceases to amaze me and leave me yearning to write at the same level they do. On a contemporary level, I appreciate Fitzgerald, Wilde, Shelly, either of the Brontë sisters, etc. There are so many I could go on. The oeuvre of each of these artist is astonishing and it is why their work lives on even after they are gone. Their legacy is inspiring.

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
I love to read. I think I kind of have to. Not that it feels like a chore on any level, like I said I love to read, perhaps more than I love to wrote. I’ll never truly be able to tell. I think something important about being a writer is that no great writer has never not been a reader. Art inspires art. Sometimes I read pages of a book or even a single quote and I immediately rush to my desk to put down some thought I had when reading it because it cultivated such deep emotion within me that I am bursting with it.
Some of my favorite books include “The Great Gatsby”, “A Man’s Search for Meaning”, and “The Life of Pi”. I specifically remember reading “The Life of Pi”, because my sister had brought it home from the school library. It is such a profound piece of literature that I feel as if any attempt to applaud it would be insulting to the work because no praise could live up to the artistry and deliverance.

What are you reading now?
Currently I am reading “Idol, Burning” written by Rin Usmai. Her ability to capture both mundane and complex emotions is powerful. Her imagery is as if there are illustrations on the pages. I’m 40 pages and the only reason I stopped was because it was 11:20pm and I had a discussion board for one of my English courses due at 11:59pm. The grip this book has on me is not one I have experienced in a very long time.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
When I’m not writing I’m usually thinking about things to write about. Probably not the anticipated to that question, but the honest one, it is. I am a in my sophomore year of college so homework and lectures demand most of my time outside of my two jobs. I work part-time as a barista at Starbucks and part-time as a crew member at Jersey Mikes Subs. I enjoy, on an obvious note, reading and writing. Additionally, I do everything listening to music, I enjoy drinking more coffee than what should be tolerable for a 20 year old woman, nature in all of its abundance and harmony, Pops & Benny, and anything that entails a new experience. I would add travel to that list, but I live in the Central Valley and I’ve never been anywhere further than L.A. I dislike the scene in tangled where Mother Gotham reverts to her true self. That scene has always audibly and visually spooked me for some reason and I still can’t seem to watch it even now.

Are you working on a current project?
Definitely. “101 Ways to Fall Asleep”, was just the beginning of my career. My next poetry collection, which I am currently working on, is set to be released at the end of 2023.

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“The poems in Cherubims explore the complex labyrinth of childhood – and parenting – in ways that are unflinchingly candid, delightfully entertaining, and unmistakably wise. The collection offers readers a sustained and thoughtful musing on life, one that gives voice to puzzlement alongside praise, to worries as well as wonder. Throughout this volume Edward Clarke’s writing weds reverence and wit, a rare accomplishment in contemporary poetry, and make no mistake about it: these are brilliantly crafted poems, quietly elegant in style, unobtrusively measured in form, and thoroughly delicious to read.”- Mark S. Burrows

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Edward Clarke was born on the edge of the Forest of Dean in 1975. After attending schools in Lydney, Buenos Aires, and Monmouth, he studied English Language and Literature at St Catherine’s College, Oxford, and then undertook a PhD on Wallace Stevens at Trinity College, Dublin. He now lives in Oxford with his Italian wife and two sons, teaching English literature and art history at various colleges and the Department for Continuing Education at Oxford University. His collection of poems, A Book of Psalms, was published by Paraclete Press in 2020. ‘Clarke’s Psalter,’ the documentary he presented about writing these poems, was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2018. A selection of his poems, called The Voice inside Our Home, was published at the beginning of 2022 by SLG Press. He is also the author of two books of criticism, The Later Affluence of W. B. Yeats and Wallace Stevens (Palgrave Macmillan, 2012) and The Vagabond Spirit of Poetry (Iff Books, 2014).

Tanya Standish McIntyre’s words breathe life, capturing both the fear and the beauty of growing up in a rural working-class community, anchored by the magical bond between a young girl and her grandfather.
A story told in a collage of poems, painting a picture of an ancestral farm and those who pass through it. A book with a sweeping narrative power that will stay with you long after the last line.

“Each trenchant, graceful poem illuminates a time and a place, as though a light shone from behind memory.” – Mark Abley, author of The Tongues of Earth

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Tanya Standish McIntyre is a Canadian poet and visual artist.

Her voice is vividly imagistic and intensely melodic, characterized by an intimacy with the natural world as inseparable from human experience, and a rare capacity for empathy and beauty.

Winner of the Carmen Ziolkowsky Poetry Contest in 2022, as well as the Dr. William Henry Drummond Prize, her poems appear in numerous anthologies and journals across North America.

Melding her literary work with studies as a “biography facilitator”, she is driven by the purpose of using her art to engage the reader’s own story, inviting conversation, community, and collaborations.

A collection of “disturbing and haunting [and] compellingly readable” poems —

Lloyd Schwartz – renowned poet and Pulitzer-Prize winning critic.

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Frank William Finney is a New England poet whose work has appeared widely in small press publications both in print and online. He is a former lecturer who taught literature at Thammasat University in Thailand from 1995 until 2020. He is the author of two other poetry collections, The Dissolution of the Sparkling Bridge, and Songs of Insomnia, both published in Thailand by Suksit Siam.

A mental health counselor dissects his own toxic relationships. Lyrical lines and raw honesty tell an emotional linear story of mental health, abuse, breakups, and death. Love has the ability to drive us crazy, but narrative poetry fosters self-reflection and self-growth. Cathartic writing infused with psychology will educate and resonate.

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Born and raised in New York, Franco Cardiello is a lifelong multiartist who draws with charcoal, records music, and directs shortfilms. His poetry has been published in multiple literary journals and anthologies. Franco is also a licensed counselor. After living in the juvenile justice system, he earned his master’s in social work from Fordham University and provides therapy and cathartic writing to teenagers in residential facilities. His art primarily discusses psychology, family, love, trauma, and healing. He hopes his readers find solace in his words.

Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

Well, I consider myself an inquisitive soul who’s seeking the definition of life, and everything coming in its way. Being an introvert; my aura and art is often honed by inquisitiveness I follow in solitude.

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Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
‘Mirror of Emotions’ shall take you on the erratic path on this journey of life and readers can expect an exhilarated persona of themselves disentangling the complexities they keep battling with.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
William Shakespeare, Robert Frost, William Wordsworth, Rumi, Kahlil Gibran

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
I like reading spiritual books. Quran is my favorite book.

What are you reading now?
I am currently reading ‘India Wins Freedom’ by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
I am a football aficionado and nature lover

Are you working on a current project?
I am currently working on my next poetry collection.

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When I was a child, I knew I was going to be an artist. I enjoyed drawing, singing, dancing, acting and did not start journaling until I was about 11 years old. I won a Reflections Contest in San Diego County when I was five years old and that is when people started to realize that I had a gift. I won numerous art and drawing contests when I was in the second and third grade. When I was a child, I was a difficult child because I had ADHD and did not enjoy reading. I simply could not sit still long enough to do it. I did not think I would be a writer.
My mother’s family was extremely religious devote Roman Catholic. The outside-of-the-box thinking was not well accepted. Any kind of art that did not agree with the teachings of the Bible were unacceptable. My family did not like my artwork because they already believed something was wrong with me. Becoming an artist was a constant battle with no support. No matter if I had support or not, I still continued to do artwork. Although some of my drawings ended up recycled into fire kindling as my father thought my drawings were amateur tore them up and burned them in the fireplace. I had a real attachment to my all of my hard work. Eventually when my father realized it, he bought me an electric typewriter. The typewriter never got used because I preferred normal paper and pen. My father was the first to believe in me. Oddly enough, I still have the typewriter and the ink is still fresh.
As I learned more about writing, I started to spend summers reading and started writing short stories and mini novels. When I wrote poems, I wrote longer poems that went into detail what I was feeling at the time. These were 10+ pages long poems. I was emancipated from my parents when I was fifteen years old, a mutual agreement that I would live with my maternal grandmother until adulthood. When I became an adult, my journals were thrown away, a lot of my artwork was lost. My grandmother had encouraged me to be a writer.
I had a passion for traveling. I lived in Europe for 2 years and worked as a Flight Dispatcher and would hop flights to go new places. I enjoyed poetry books more because my attention span was not long, and I would read them and put them down. I liked Victorian poets especially William Wordsworth, Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Rudyard Kipling. I started drinking and writing poetry. I had issues with alcoholism and was using writing and drinking as a way of therapy. I had been to Alcoholics Anonymous program, cleared it, relapsed, and was using cultism/religion that controlled my time (this prevented me from drinking). I left the church and was back in AA again. Even when I moved back to the United States, I still had issues with drinking, though I realized that was not the way to handle problems. I had to stop.
I continued art, lifelong. My father was murdered in 2008, and my grandmother died in a failed heart bypass surgery in 2009, and that is when I started to realize how short life really is, and if I didn’t put what I wrote out, I could die, and no one would ever know what I was thinking. Writing was my ticket to live forever, to be heard. One issue still remained, and that was my mother did not support my writing. I remember pacing the halls terrified of publishing what I had because I knew my mother would reject my writing and maybe even reject me. One person told me that you miss all the shots you don’t take in life, give yourself permission. That’s when I decided to push forward with publishing.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
The strange thing that happens every time I write is that I shut myself away from people. I go into my own world. I disconnect and people don’t see me for days. I found drawing/painting easier for me because I liked the movement. I think to hold my attention when I was busy moving, and it was difficult for me to sit still and write. I had to be drunk or very sick to lay still long enough to write. Sometimes I liked to read other writers work, like short William Shakespeare plays or historical books with photos to hold my interest.
Having endured abuse, the hardest part of being an artist was not judging myself and keeping a positive mindset. Even though I know there is no such thing as perfect art, even Mona Lisa had hands that were incorrect, it didn’t matter Leonardo da Vinci still finished the painting, and that’s just how art is. I remember getting upset with my art when I was a child, I would crumple up my paper and throw it away. I ended up with a pile of crumpled paper. Imperfection is art. It’s important to love what you are creating. You’re not God, and you cannot judge the art. Art creates itself, stay positive, take it as it is.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
I have several unpublished works. I was working on a LGBT young adult novel in 2020- 2021 and dropped my laptop. Everything crashed, about 180 pages written, and the hard drive was ruined with no way of recovering the novel. I was livid when I was told it would cost an extreme amount of money to recover the lost document. I did not back it up. I was so upset, I started to write my first book. I later bought a new Acer PC, entered my password to log in and fully recovered the lost novel. I then backed up the novel with a flash drive. I learned the hard way to back up my work.
I was handwriting poems, Tattered: Healing Poetry that was published April 2022. I worked on the book for about a year. I was really torn about publishing it. It was going on about childhood abuse I had endured and exploring sexuality, which was an off-topic conversation to my upbringing, suicidal thoughts, and even dark poems about cultism and death. I was sure my family would reject it, and a lot of my family does not know I published a book. I would be shunned for it. My writing has never been well accepted by my family. My books do not align with my family’s beliefs.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
My favorite dark poet is obviously Edgar Allan Poe. Poe’s life was short, and he really didn’t write much, but the sheer darkness of it I enjoyed. Some of my favorite poets to read are Shel Silverstein’s children’s books, “Where the Sidewalk Ends,” and “The Giving Tree.” Silverstein has a fun approach, and I liked that. I was reading Lana del Rey’s poetry book at the time too, “Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass.” She is kind of a wild card like me. I enjoy Maya Angelou, a strong woman and a fabulous poet. My favorite Irish poet is probably William Butler Yeats. One of my favorite American poets is Robert Frost, “The Road Not Taken.”

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
If I have time to read, I enjoy comic books. I like reading Manga and Anime books. I mainly like to look at the pictures because the art is so creative. Before my father passed, the book he tried to impress upon me was “Humanity: A Moral History of the Twentieth Century,” by Johnathan Glover, but it’s a very dry read and it’s not my favorite. I usually read for entertainment like Stephen King and Danielle Steele, books that are fiction and really are based off imagination. My father impressed upon me that I should read books that I learn something from non-fiction and learn something. I have a hard time sitting through that. I become uninterested. As I go on, I think I will include more historical events in my writing and challenge myself to sit through dry reads and enjoy them.

What are you reading now?
Mainly, I have been proofreading Tattered, and writing my next poetry book. I have about 70 pages written of my next poetry book. I am thinking about calling it Distracted, but I am not sure yet. Amazon offers Kindle Vella where a person can write books repetitively and add to a series, poetry with episodes. I could write several poetry books back-to-back. I am working towards fitting into the Amazon Kindle Vella genre and reading books that will coach me towards fitting into those venues. I am moving from poetry into novel writing. I still have that unpublished LGBT novel that is so close to being finished. I am working very hard to get these completed. I am hoping for one, maybe two more books to be released in 2022.
Right now, I haven’t been reading too much. I get so sidetracked with social media: Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and not making the time to sit down. When I do sit down, I am relaxing with music. Living life is another thing, working full time is what I do as the writing is not enough to support me financially. I have to do both. It’s sometimes difficult to find time to sit down and read. It’s the life of a starving artist. I wish I had more time to read.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
I work as a senior supervisor for a Blackstone security company. Corporate work life is very stressful. It’s not easy being a woman in a man’s world. People are very skeptical about female supervisors, and I have to go extra to prove myself worthy of my position. I am constantly juggling and wearing different hats back and forth between artwork and real life.
Pets? Right now, I have a Beta fish named Tym (Tim) and he has a personality. He rolls his eyes at me, and thinks I am stupid. Fish are more intelligent than people? Tym likes to watch TV. I have a pet hamster named Paris Hilton Cantrell. I have never seen a hamster that likes to cuddle without running away, but she does like to cuddle. The hamster’s nickname is “Princess P,” she likes blueberry yogis, cheese and crashing her ball. We also sometimes call her “Whammy,” as she runs into things, gets stuck and claims the closet for her new home.
Hobbies? I generally like food fresh out of the garden. I have an indoor garden with trees, and my goal for this year was to grow vegetables indoors. I have not successfully done that. Microgreens like sprouts in a jar are hit and miss. If they don’t rot, they can be good. It’s more work than I like to do. I prefer picking up garden food from the farmer’s market. Today I got a pepper mozzarella cheese and some sugar snap peas that I am very happy about.

Are you working on a current project?
I am always working on another project. I originally started with novels and went to poetry. Poetry was easy for me because it’s short bursts of emotion, that end fast. I can change topics easily with poetry. I’m not expected to stay on the same wavelength. I can switch it up. Novels are more difficult to write because there needs to be more synchronization between sentences in a paragraph, pages in a chapter and then sections that make up a novel need to flow together. I still find writing so rewarding that I would do both and even explore other venues.
There is not a limit. I have seen numerous people work with script writing, song writing, moving from romance, to thrillers, indie and even horror. If something brings you joy in life, you’re more likely to continue, and writing does that for me. There is no telling where I will go next. There are so many possibilities.

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THE BOOK OF I.P. is described as “ironic in concept, sincere in content” as it deconstructs prescribed best-practices for getting ideas greenlit as a screenwriter, and what it means to possess a producible story. Each work in the collection represents an ode to story concepts Martin finds screen-worthy. Most of these concepts are wholly original, while a couple poems hint at some unorthodox reboots on the writer’s “wishlist.”

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Chris Courtney Martin is a Black Non-Binary/Queer writer-producer originally from Philadelphia,
PA. In 2019, Martin co-hosted Best Sellers Production’s “AFRO HORROR” podcast in its inaugural
season alongside creator Sade Sellers. Martin’s short Horror work has also appeared on the
animated YouTube series “SOMETHING SCARY” created by Sapphire Sandalo and hosted by
Markeia McCarty. They have garnered a laundry-list of accolades such as Grand Prize for Best
Screenplay at Urbanworld Film Festival, recognition from the Tribeca Film Institute, spots on the
Young & Hungry and Bitch Lists, plus the International Screenwriters Association’s Top 25
Screenwriters to Watch in 2019 and Development Slate.

06/20/2022

Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

I started writing as a little kid. Putting my concerns on paper was always a great cathartic release. It also helped me gather my thoughts to articulate myself clearly.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
I usually listen to classical music while I write. I also keep a waterproof notepad in my shower so I don’t forget my ideas.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
Almost all of my poetry collections follow a linear story with a beginning, middle, and end. I mostly write poetry with a narrative style. A deep first-person POV tells my true stories. Unlearning toxic behaviors and constantly pursuing self-growth.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Charles Bukowski and Pablo Neruda are two poets that I keep rereading.

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
I read various types of poetry, and I always read non-fiction and research regarding psychology.

What are you reading now?
I just opened a selected collection by William Carlos Williams.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
I love visiting museums and hiking.

Are you working on a current project?
I’m currently working on the sequel to Love Is a Mental Illness. Please follow me on Instagram for excerpts, poems, and news. You should also join my newsletter for raffles and freebies. Thank you for reading.

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Sew Me Wide-Eyed to the Fabric of Your Tongue offers an ironically personal perspective on living, loving, and sorrow, intersprinkled with dynamic imagery, emotion-infused wordplay, pertinent themes, a panoply of styles, and a number of inobvious but purposeful techniques, such as epanalepsis, that many readers may never even notice.

For over 50 years, performing artist and self-expression advisor Dennis Collins Johnson has written love poetry and other joys, including plays, full-length screenplays, one acts, scenarios, scenes, short stories, short films, comedy, songs, comic songs, teleplays, and commercials. He has performed much of his own writings, and has directed many others in performance.

Mr. Johnson has been a long time student of human nature, self-expression, and, as his next poetry book is titled, the rascality of random.

He hopes that you will keep this book, a life’s work, nearby and find it to be entertaining, sagacious, and helpful as you make your way through a bruising world.

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A professional producer, artistic director, director, actor, teacher, writer, musician, and a member BMI and SAG/AFTRA, Dennis Collins Johnson has headed entertainment production companies as executive director and artistic director.

He has directed, acted, and served as dance and fight choreographer for plays by Shakespeare, Chekov, Webster, and Feydeau as well as many original and contemporary stage plays and musicals, including What This Country Needs Is a Good Five-Cent Bubblegum Cigar, Casey at the Bat, The Duchess of Malfi, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Rags to Riches, The Wedding, Romeo and Juliet, Two Slatterns and a King, The Dragon, Guys and Dolls, Mr. Toad Rides Again, The Doctor and the Devils, U.S.A., You Can’t Take It With You, Love and Soft Music, HMS Pinafore, The Mikado, The Pied Piper, The Elephant Man, The Bluebeard, and Three In a Bath.

Mr. Johnson studied dance with Martha Graham, Jose Limon, Carlton Johnson, Paul Draper, William Bales and Ruth Beckford. He studied judo with Professor William Montero Sr., and Senshin Budo karate with Jeremiah Tobin.

He has directed, taught, or performed for the Old Globe Theatre, the Folger Theatre, American Conservatory Theatre, the USO, California Actors Theatre, Mt. Hope Estate, William Shakespeare Road Company, LA County Parks, Junior League, Sterling Renaissance Festival, Pennsylvanial Renaissance Faire, JP Nightingale, Hollywood Bowl, Franklin Institute, McCabes Guitar Shop, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Knott’s Berry Farm, Frontier Village, Yosemite National Park, and for a decade produced exclusive interactive entertainment for Hersheypark and Christmas Candy Lane.

Mr. Johnson has created unique, interactive improvisation performances for many fine resorts and companies including Skytop Lodge, Hotel Hershey, Sagamore, Wheatland, Ahwahnee Hotel, Webster Bank, Morgan Stanley, Merck, Saks Fifth Avenue, Massanutten, Longwood Gardens, Coolfont, Canaan Valley, Wintergreen Resort, Black Point Inn, American House Hotel, York Harbor Inn, Belle Grove Mansion, Wayside Inn, Buck Hotel, Bryce Mountain, Park City Center, Timberline Lodge, and SMG.

A songwriter at BMI, his tunes have been recorded by Joe Walsh, Melba Moore, Gene McDaniels, Merry Clayton, Nancy Wilson, and the Floaters.

A produced playwright, published poet, and prolific screenwriter, Mr. Johnson has written, produced and directed dozens of film, video, and audio projects, and has performed as voice and on-camera talent for national and regional companies including the Boston Red Sox, NFL Films, League of Legends (original Gangplank, Taric, Heimerdinger), NESN, Fleer, Cox Broadcasting, Crayola, Black & Decker, Harley Davidson, Mercedes, Kelly Tire, AAA, LL Bean, Goodwill, Farmers Trust, Lockheed, Hershey, and Prevention Magazine.

He directed and co-wrote The Perfect Woman, which was a nominee for NH Film of the Year.

Mr. Johnson has published 5 books, including 4 acting scene books and a book of poetry. Other books he has written include a second poetry book, two children’s books, and a book of humorous letters.

He co-created and has presented Theatrically Acquired Communication Techniques (TACT) interpersonal communication workshops for persons in law enforcement, medicine, hospitality, sales, recreation, travel, education, and for corporate executives.

He has narrated and provided character voices for acclaimed documentary films including Shadows Fall North, The People’s Forest, Front Wards Back Wards, and Celia Thaxter’s Island Garden, which he also edited.

Mr. Johnson has directed over a thousand acclaimed educational performances, improvisations, and workshops for elementary schools, secondary schools, and universities in VA, CA, PA, NJ, NY, MD, CT, ME, NH, including James Madison University, San Jose State University, Shenandoah University, Millersville University, and SUNY.

He continues to teach improvisation, on-camera, voice and stage acting, coach public speakers, conduct performance workshops, and develop entertainments.

His most cherished accomplishment is having raised four children as a single father.

He can be contacted at dennis@rollickingproductions.com

05/01/2022

Life takes place in a series of mindscapes unique to you. With this work, I gift you an intimate look into a few of mine. Take this journey with me from an enchanted forest to higher than the clouds can reach! We will meet magical companions and I shall tell you their stories as if you were my truest and dearest friend. Gather your gear and ready your mind, to enter mine. You will flow through my very blood, be deafened by my beating heart and see the world through my minds eye. Welcome, my friend, to confines of my soul. Enjoy the journey.

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I’ve been writing poetry and stories since I learned how to write. I’ve been published in two poetry anthologies and now have published a book of poetry for myself. My life and its struggles are my inspiration for my poetry. Everything from life events to relationships and most recently, the life and death of my only child. My writing is a medium for me. A mediumship that allows me to take my emotions and suffering and release them into another world where someone else can realize them.

01/08/2022

Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

Reading is what inspired me to start writing. My mother was always reading and I’ve always held a fascination for books and the reading process. Once I learned to write, I wanted to write my own stories.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
For a narrative, I’m a pantser. Maybe a little bit of plotting but more pantser than not. I love worldbuilding most of all. My dream one day is create my own conlang. I even studied linguistics in school.
My poetry is never planned. I have strong emotions and I wait until I can process it into words. Sometimes I write a poem in the moment, on the fly. I call that freewriting. Most, if not all, of my poetry is freewritten.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
Right now I only have one book that’s published. It’s called Pierced by Horn. Pierced by Horn is my little life philosophy. We are drawn to and praise the beauty of the unicorn.  What makes it a unicorn rather than a horse is not just magic, but the most important part…the horn.  Yet anticipating and loving the horn of the unicorn, we often forget exactly what use a horn is often put to in the animal kingdom.  Any set of horns or antlers has the potential to be dangerous.  It is an animals weapon.  To be at the sharp end of a unicorn horn is to be in pain of magic, beauty, and life.  There is a majesty in that pain and in every aching moment there is a lesson.  To me, pierced by horn, is a concept of painful and beautiful lessons.

In this book, I’ve allowed the reader to enter a few of the wild spaces that my mindscapes often are and I’ve introduced them to some wild companions. In this book, the reader will meet Unicorn, Wolf, Tiger and Dragon. Woven throughout and between the poetry is a story being told. It’s an intimate glance into a small portion of my life.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Nina Kiriki Hoffman. Ilona Andrews. Charles de Lint. Carol Berg. Patricia Briggs. Poppy Z Brite. CJ Cherryh. Tad Williams. Terry Brooks. Brom. Robert Aspirin. And just too many to fully name.

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
I love fantasy and all of its sub-genres. Fantasy is my favorite. Horror as well. Mysteries. I have so many favorite books, but I will name one here. The Silent Strength of Stones by Nina Kiriki Hoffman. I can’t put my finger on why it’s my favorite, but the feeling it gives me when I read it sticks with me.

What are you reading now?
Right now I am re-reading Quiet by Susan Cain.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
When I’m not writing, I like to read and do research. I also chat with family and friends. Watch horror movies and shows and watch anime. Video games are a favorite but I don’t get to play much. I watch a special friend play Apex on Twitch and another friend plays various games there. I also enjoy sitting outside when it’s not cold and I read oracle and tarot cards.

Are you working on a current project?
I do have another project in mind. In September 2021, I lost my son to a miscarriage in his 16th week. Since then, I’ve created a page for him on Instagram called Stories for Semaj. My next project will be a book of the poetry and journals I write for him, as well ae fables. Before he died, his father and I were making a book of fables for him. I only got one written before he died. I plan to keep writing them and they will be stories for him.

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Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

Firstly I am a school student apart from being a young teen author I am also a karate black belt. Things which inspired me to write are untold emotions and feelings of people and many social topic which I felt have a need to be spoken about.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
The first thing which I do while writing is doing some research about the topic and to feeling​ it.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
My latest book the evergreen emotion consists of poems and some short stories. Every poem and story speaks of a new topic and provides the readers with a new and important message.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Not sure of favourite but I strongly like the works of Ravindranath Tagore, Khalil Gibran and Robert Frost.

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
There are many books I love few of them are poor dad and rich dad, prophet and any story of Sherlock Holmes.

What are you reading now?
Currently I am reading​ a book by Amish Tripathi namely Ravana.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
Most of the time if I am not writing either I study or do some physical​ activities like karate.

Are you working on a current project?
Ya I do have but I prefer to keep it a surprise until it’s release.

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Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

I am Tanupriya Kalita, born and brought up in bongaigaon district of Assam, India.I was born on 12th Oct, 1988. I did my BA from same city where I was born. I also did B.Music from Bhatkhande and Kalabid (M.Music) from Nikhil Bharat. I am lucky to be daughter of Subhash Chandra Kalita and Mamata Choudhury.

Well, I was inclined to writing and reciting poems from my childhood. I got a prize for recitation in my childhood when I was only 3 years old.

To be more specific to question, I was inspired by my mother Smt. Mamata Choudhury.

I get inspired to write when any incident touch my heart. My pen transforms the memories and images of those incidents into letters.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
Well, that is a pretty tough question to answer. To be honest, I do not follow any process, I write whenever I get emotional. Whenever some feelings, thoughts come to my mind, i just note down on a piece of paper. The main uniqueness about my writing can better be described by my readers. I just express my emotions and thoughts, in the form of poem. Ofcourse, I write more on real things, irony about human life.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
“Emuthi Sagar – Anubhuti Mur Hridoy Spondonor” is my first book published by Notion Press, Chennai. The book is written in Assamese Language. “Emuthi Sagar” means, a handful of oacen. Life is like an ocean, but we can hold only a handful of it. Isn’t it? This book consists of 25 poems and 24 quotes. All poems which I have included in my book were written long ago, but was scattered. Then I realized to compile all of them in the form of book.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Yes, I like the writing of Homen Borgohain Sir.

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
Ofcourse, I like to read various types of books from poetry to novels incluidng epic.

Yes, Infact I have many favorite books “Mrityunjoy” written by Gyanpeeth Award Winner Birendra Kumar Battacharya, “Dotal Hatir Ui E Khoa Hawda” by De. Mamonj Roysom Goswami and all books of Homen Borgohain and Partha Chattopadhyay are my favourite book.

What are you reading now?
Right now, I am reading an assamese novel, maharathi written by Chandra Prasad Saikia

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
I like singing, gardening and cooking etc while I do not write books.

One of the hobby or passion is singing. I sing from my childhood. I sung in many stage shows, live concerts and got appreciated by Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika for my singing. In addition to that, in the year 2021, I released two melody songs, which were digitally distributed in all major music platform as well as got radio broadcasted from Japan, UK and Norway.

Are you working on a current project?
I am planning to write a novel and release some songs in coming year.

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Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

I am a female screenwriter and author. I’ve been writing since I was a teenager, and
Very early on, I started imagining stories in my mind, I believe they were an escape for me, I’m an only child and I was quite a loner, so my characters have filled my life. They were those I wanted to share my life with…I assume I started creating the kind of beings I wanted in my life.
I needed to create stories to go on, a kind of cocoon in which I felt safe. Very early on, I made my stuffed animals and my dolls talk- I remember loving ventriloquists- and I gave different voices and personalities to all my toys. I think I was already writing daily at that time without realizing it. I used to have my classmates act out movie lines, but unfortunately I was the only aspiring artist and felt quite alone. I think my characters were sort of imaginary friends.

I started writing and creating to escape reality. My father was a film and photography enthusiast,
he tape-recorded every kind of movies he had hundreds of VHS at home. One day he showed me King Kong, the one by John Guillermin starring Jessica Lange. I was about 6 years old, the movie had a big impact on me, I remember the feeling of wonder and thrill that took hold of
me, it was true love at first sight for this movie, it was also at this time that I became aware of my love for animals because the scene at the top of the World Trade Center was the first ever scene in a movie that made me want to cry. So basically that day I discovered two of my passions, cinema and animals. And there was New York, in my opinion, the most beautiful city in the world and a great source of inspiration too.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
As far as I’m concerned it’s absorbing information, researching but also observing in the first place.
Then I isolate myself, totally, reality must no longer exist for my inspiration to be there,
for the muse to be with me, I draw inspiration from people I know, from personal stories, much more in my books than in my scripts, because there is not the requirement from producers or filmmakers, it’s just me my books and my readers.
I stop my phone, disconnect from my social medias and I don’t answer my door anymore! I don’t go out until a first draft is finished, it has to come out of me. To immerse myself even more in the imagination, to go deeper in it, I read about the theme I’m writing on, I watch movies in the same genre and atmosphere… I am in my story and it lives in me…There is almost nothing around me anymore. I disappear into the story and my characters, it’s a journey I need to make several times a year, because I am only happy when I create. Then there are the first corrections, the second draft, which I often do with music, in the genre of what I write, mostly dark.
I talk to my characters and they talk to me. They guide me. I don’t. I’m not in control anymore.
When the writing is finished and the book is ready for publication, the story gradually fades away, leaves me, only good memories remain, the impression of a pleasant journey, like a beautiful and brief love story.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
I first wrote several collections of horror and fantasy short stories before moving on to novels, such as SHUDDERS, which brings together the most famous monsters in horror literature such as the wolfman, Dracula, vampires, the devil and a beautiful tribute story to the Elephant man, who was not a monster, but a victim of real monsters who were exploiting him.
I then wrote a first short novel, SIX DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS the story of a witch who literally steals Christmas by stealing Santa’s sleigh and of two orphans who track her down to free the sleigh and save Xmas. They are helped by the elves and the toys made by Santa Claus.

My most intimate books, in which I put the most of myself, are BLACK MASS, WHITE GOLD and my latest SNOW WHITE.

BLACK MASS follows Verity, a female journalist, who dreams of meeting a famous rock singer,
Lachlan Alden, for an interview. Lachlan who turns out to be a vampire will guide her in the legendary
Père La-chaise cemetery in Paris, and tell her several terrifying stories. Black mass is a story within the story … As the gates to hell open each night in the famous Parisian cemetery, the vampire storyteller tells her about those who belong in the abysses and the devil’s realm and what brought them there…

It is above all the story of a revenge and the end, the twist will surprise the readers, which I particularly like
I wrote Black Mass during the first lock down, I talk about the virus in the first pages of the book, the film projects were much less present because of the pandemic, so I turned to writing books to keep on creating, and I can’t do without this form of writing now, I find more personal than writing films.

Then came WHITE GOLD, which is undoubtedly the most personal book for me, because it talks about revenge, about a woman who lost her father and seeks justice for his death.
I lost my father several months ago, I wrote this book with him in mind, it is dedicated to him like all my recent works.

WHITE GOLD combines my love for animals with my love of writing, as it denounces the horrible ivory trade and the slaughter of these wonderful and intelligent animals that are elephants.
It is also a very strong love story between two people, who find each other despite the danger, the ordeals.
Della and Nick who are my two characters are brought together by Della’s father renowned geographer Bradley Riche who is violently murdered in the house he shared with his wife Helen for more than 20 years. Della is their only daughter she’s a zoologist in New York City, and does not buy the local police thesis that it was a botched burglary. Nicholas Farkas, an ardent animal rights activist, photographer for the National Geographic and friend of Bradley seems to hold the key to the enigma: Della soon discovers that the two men were working together to dismantle several ivory trafficking networks and that her father was about to publish an article implicating a new hub of this trade. Soon, the couple put their lives in jeopardy to protect the elephants from the massacre they face every day, continue Bradley’s work and dismantle the networks at the head of the carnage.
Della and Nicholas are helped, among others, by a group of female rangers …The Akashinga rangers…

And my last book SNOW WHITE, again a story in which I included a lot of personal elements, it’s a very dark, violent, feminist version of Grim’s tale.
I talk about incest, because I was horrified by the stories that came out recently in the press,
and the number of children who are abused really made me sick, it also speak of battered women, and rape…
Rape and abuse by a powerful man, the king, some see it as a metaphor for Harvey Weinstein and other men of power, no doubt I fed on that, because it’s been very present in the news.
There is undoubtedly a political aspect in Snow White as well, because the seven dwarfs work in a mine, exploited by the tyrannical king, the people are starving, dying slowly racketted by the men of the king, who gets rich by exploiting them, by ruining their health, by threatening them, and their family. I believe that there is far too much difference between social classes in this society, the rich and the poor, the rich exploiting the poor more and more, I think that something is going to change soon… My book is also about a woman in power, a woman who overturns all obstacles to become this queen, despite the social background she comes from. Revenge is also present, and you will see that she uses apples in a totally new way. This is the snow white you can’t read to your kids…

I recommend waiting until adolescence because of the violence of certain passages.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Stephen King, Bram Stoker, Oscar Wilde, Victor Hugo, Francis Scott Fitzgerald

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
Christine by Stephen King, Silver Bullet, Dracula, the picture of Dorian Gray, everything horror or with fantasy elements. I love biographies too.

What are you reading now?
I read a lot of Stephen King and I start reading Christmas books, at Halloween I love vampire stories. I also read a lot of articles everyday, I love to use real life stories for my creations.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
I love movies, so I watch movies quite often, I love the old Hammer horror movies, watching Dario Argento and DePalma again, I also watch the 3 King Kong movies at least once a month.
I also like to take care of animals and defend their cause, my cat Minuit takes a lot of my time, because she very demanding, only daughter like me, smiles) and I cook new vegetarian dishes. Maybe I will write a cookbook one day. I have a passion for photography, but with the Covid, travel has become more difficult, so I have to wait for this artistic expression, I like to discover new painters, because they particularly inspire me.

Are you working on a current project?
I actually have a new project in mind, another horror book I will start soon, and I will also work on a book with a co-author at the end of the year.
I’m also working on a thriller film with a producer friend, and I’m still working as a screenwriter for directors around the world.

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It was a gradual process, and one that wasn’t entirely planned. Having not excelled academically at school, I found myself pursuing an artistic path by going to art college, and it was here that I became interested in the world of creative advertising and ideas. It was also here that I teamed up with a good friend who was a skilled artist – far more talented than myself. And since we were advised to work as teams of art directors and copywriters, we took the view that I should become the copywriting partner while my other half would be the art director. And so it was that we would eventually gain employment in the advertising industry, and I would start to write copy for press advertisements and the occasional radio and TV commercial. This was back in the 80s when London was arguably producing some of ithe most creative advertising in the world. It was a fairly brutal world though. You were thrown in at the deep end and you either swam or sank. Fortunately for us, we swam, and did rather well, and I was able to hone my skills as a writer; skills that have served me well. Indeed, advertising is often cited as a very useful training-ground for writers and film directors. The late Alan Parker who started as a copywriter believed that his years in advertising were invaluable, and taught him to tell stories in a particularly short form. Most TV commercials are no more than 30 or 40 seconds in length.
I suppose writing was also something that I had always been reasonably proficient at, and was one of the few subjects at school that just came naturally. And going back to my school days, I had a very unusual and inspiring English teacher by the name of Clive Lawton. He was very charismatic and had an affinity with kids to the extent that he really was on our wavelength. He’d do the most extraordinary things and turn everything on its head. On one occasion he announced that instead of him marking our essays he was going to ask us to mark his, and then handed out old essays he’d written in the past. He’d often tell us that the syllabus was boring, and that we were going to ignore it and have a serious discussion about something fairly contentious like advertising and the blatant use of sexual imagery. The point of his lessons was to make us think and to convey to us the power of words. And by teaching in this wholly unconventional and radical manner, he not only gained the attention of every single child in that classroom. He also instilled a love of words and ideas. And as a result, every child in my class passed their O level exams, and nobody received anything less than a B grade. Later on when I started working as an advertising copywriter, my Creative Director, a man by the name of Ken Mullen was also influential. Ken was and still is a brilliant writer. He had two degrees in English Literature from Oxford University and is the only English advertising copywriter to have had his work quoted in the Oxford Book of Modern quotations. These included two headlines he had penned for The Times newspaper when he was working for Leo Burnett – ‘Our sages know their onions.’ And ‘No pomp. Just circumstance.’ He encouraged his entire creative department to immerse themselves in literature, cinema and the arts in general. But perhaps, more importantly, he wore his learning lightly and was incredibly funny and approachable. He was, in short, the best boss you could ever hope for.
On one occasion, he and his art director had created a press campaign for marketing real fires and fireplaces for domestic use; a campaign that revolved around testimonials by famous authors. Ken penned a simple headline: ‘Pictures I See in my Fire’, and invited various authors to write a long piece to fill an entire page of The Times newspaper. If memory serves me correctly, he asked a number and the first to accept the challenge were Frederick Raphael, the playwright, Charlotte Bingham and Beryl Bainbridge. All three pieces were eventually penned, approved by the client and cleverly designed like editorial pieces with a small photograph of each author sitting next to their open fire at home. Beryl Bainbridge’s auto-biographical piece about her childhood was touching and like everything she writes, absolutely captivating. The press advertisement went on to win a silver award at the prestigious British Design and Art Director Awards as the best written advertisement to appear in any publication that year. And I had the pleasure of sitting next to Beryl Bainbridge at the award ceremony. Had it been anyone else, I’m sure I’d have been too scared to utter a single world, but the lovely Beryl Bainbridge was one of those remarkable people that just made you feel at ease, so I ended up chatting away to her as if she was my nextdoor neighbour. The thing I remember vividly is that every few minutes she’d produce a notebook and take notes, occasionally asking how to spell a certain name or title. She explained that if she didn’t write down interesting details and observations, they’d simply evaporate like dreams. Looking back on that experience now makes me think that she may very well have inspired me back then to write something other than advertising copy.
It would take a few years, but then one day I began writing a story as an experiment. I had no fully developed story in my head and 15,000 words later, I simply came to a crashing halt. I had no idea where I could take the narrative, and it was put to one side until my daughter picked it up, read it and then nagged me endlessly to finish it. I never did. But a couple of years later I had an idea for a children’s book, and this time I spent some considerable time working on a detailed synopsis. At the time I was working at a large agency with the same working partner from college days, who had just decided to retire from the industry at the grand old age of 47. And at that time the agency was undergoing an enormous merger with another lumbering giant. Some bright spark at the time described the whole thing as being tantamount to the Hindenberg coming to the rescue of the Titanic. Anyway, the merger was an incredibly painful and time-consuming process. In fact, it dragged on for the best part of a year during which all work dried up and my creative director became ostracised and shoved to one side. Rather than just twiddle my thumbs I started working on my first work of fiction.
By the time I was eventually made redundant, all I had to remove from my office was a stack of laminated ads, a showreel, a Collins English Dictionary and a tatty manuscript entitled ‘Sleeping with the Blackbirds’, which made it into print the following year.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
I write on an old Chromebook around the house and occasionally out of the house, as well as on a PC with Widows 10 in my attic. I use Google Docs and Grammarly, which can be useful. I never play music when writing. If I did I wouldn’t get anything done as I’d find it too distracting. I’m a plotter rather than a panster. The plotting is the hardest part of the process for me and takes me an eternity. The writing is relatively easy. ‘The Chair Man’ my thriller took a long time to research, too.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
My first book ‘Sleeping with the Blackbirds’ was written while I was waiting to be made redundant from an advertising agency going through a global merger with another agency. It took an entire year, by which time I’d finished the book. It’s an urban fantasy for children and young adults and is a hard book to pigeonhole. It’s a kind of allegorical tale that revolves around an unhappy schoolboy and a lot of anthropomorphic birds. In 2018 it was longlisted for the Book Viral Millenium awards and was selected the following year by the Indie Author Project for distribution to public libraries across the US and Canada.
My latest book ‘The Chair Man’ is a thriller. It’s set in London in 2005 and revolves around the central character of Michael Hollinghurst, a successful corporate lawyer who becomes a victim of the London 7/7 terrorist attack on the capital’s transport system. While most passengers in his train carriage are killed, Hollinghurst survives, but is left in a wheelchair as a tetraplegic. As a result, he struggles to come to terms with his predicament, and also suffers feelings of guilt as a survivor. As time passes, he also becomes increasingly angry, and harbours a very strong desire to seek retribution via the internet by posing as an Islamist radical with the intention of tracking down and deterring potential terroirists. However, this obsession doesn’t go entirely to plan, as both GCHQ and a terrorist cell become aware of his presence; and before too long, Hollinghurst becomes quite literally, a sitting target. I wrote this book because there are so few novels that feature protagonists with disabilities, and the idea of a wheelchair user gaining freedom and independence through the internet and then getting themselves on an incredibly dangerous roller-coaster that they simply can’t get off, was one that really appealed to me. So with this book, I set out to address a problem: this dearth of disabled protagonists in fiction, while hopefully conveying a compelling yarn. While some will admire Hollinghurs, his actions will always be morally questionable. And his recklessness in putting others at risk, as well as involving the computer skills of a child with autism, also have to be questioned. In this respect, I hope readers find ‘The Chair Man’ a thought-provoking read, while also being entertaining. Many readers have already said that they didn’t see the ending coming and were taken by surprise by the twist in the tail, which for any writer is obviously music to the ear. So on that note, I will let you judge for yourself.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
There are so many. P. G. Wodehouse, John Le Carre, Graham Greene, Jerome K. Jerome, Charles Dickens, George Orwell, John Irving, James Thurber, Harper Lee, Margaret Attwood, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Aldous Huxley, to just name a handful.

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
I read literary fiction, thrillers, historical fiction and biographies.

What are you reading now?
I’m currently reading ‘an Unmarriageable man. by Ashok Ferrey who I recently had the privilege of interviewing on my website.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
Gardening, reading, walking, watching films and listening to the radio (Radio 4 and Times Radio)

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“James Morehead’s canvas opens itself to the poetry of everyday life, where stanzas are etched in sand, and poems end in sunset. Combining micro-narratives of Boston bullies cornering a young boy, with minute descriptions of time in quarantine, it draws us into moving tableaus of tenacious attention to what went down, what might come up, and where we might find ourselves. These are poems to be savored, re-read, kept handy for those times when only poetry will do.”
‒ W. J. T. MITCHELL, Senior Editor of Critical Inquiry and Gaylord Donnelley Distinguished Service Professor English and Art History, University of Chicago

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James Morehead is the Poet Laureate of Dublin, California, and his first collection of poetry, “canvas”, debuted June 2021 (Viewless Wings Press).

Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

I was introduced to writing poetry by a creative writing teacher in high school. I had always enjoyed writing (and was a shy, voracious bookworm) but hadn’t experimented with poetry. I had the typical high school student’s impression of poetry: boring, hard to understand, and worst of all nerdy. But that teacher was the spark, and during the section on poetic forms I discovered the extraordinary power of poetry: the ability to capture emotion, sound, and movement in a few carefully crafted words. Reading E.E. Cummings, more than any other poet, taught me the design language of poetry.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
Over the past forty years I’ve had bursts of creativity and long lulls of blank pages, but always lurking was a need to capture my experiences in words. The year 2020 and its pandemic-induced solitude inspired the poems of which I’m most proud; they lead this collection. Most are autobiographical, in particular the title poem “canvas,” and collectively form a fragmented memoir of memories and melancholy. Some are fanciful, like “tethered,” inspired by a fleeting image seen while hiking the Pacific coastline. All strive to paint images in the reader’s mind through the thoughtful selection and careful placement of words.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
“canvas” is my debut book, but one of many I plan to write in the coming decades.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Olivia Gatwood, A.E. Stallings, Billy Collins, e.e. cummings, Margaret Atwood

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
I’ve been reading a lot of poetry lately

What are you reading now?
Margaret Atwood’s new collection, “Dearly”

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
My day job is a product manager at a tech company in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Are you working on a current project?

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Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

I am a 10-yr-old author and has published many books in her series, “The lightning bulbs of my heart”. I was born on 10th December 2009 in Mumbai, India. Along with that, I am an excellent blogger at my site: exemplaryprachi.blogspot.com where I wrote 50 blogs in 10 days. I also work as a young writer freelancer at Fiverr. I am one of the youngest podcasters and run my show, ‘Extraordinary World On Earth’ where I spread awareness of the environment. I am a YouTuber at ‘Prachi Kothari’ where I recite many of my beautiful poems.’ I admires writing and aim to create a better world for all.

One day, we were given English homework in which we had to write a poem on breakfast. In the beginning, it was a difficult task to rhyme it and writing it. But, after a long time, I had finally created a great poem. And I loved doing the activity. So, I wrote a few more poems which scaled up to a collection of400 poems. These poems have now translated into my two books, ‘Rainbow in the sky and ‘The blooming flowers. What’s more, I am about to publish my 3rd book. It is a fusion of poetry and prose blended into a story.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
Writing is a hobby that adds colour to my imagination and gives me the liberty to express my thoughts to the world. It instils confidence and also enhances creativity. . My mission is to create a better world that can be done through the magic of writing. I want to inspire the youth to speak their opinion and then the world would shine for generations.
So do not fear to speak your opinion,
As that opinion can help millions

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
The first book is a fascinating collection of 30 of my best poems. The book reflects my expressions. “The blooming flowers” means that the flowers bloom representing my creative feelings. It is blooming which means it opens with the ideas arriving in my brain. The poems are beautifully composed and written on various topics. In some of my poems, I describe positive feelings like happiness, kindness, love. Few poems are based on salient people who have a renowned role in our lives like parents, soldiers and doctors. And on other great subjects too. All my poems are written in a very pleasant and alluring manner. My 2nd book: Rainbow in the sky
A rainbow-striped with multifarious colours that represent our world. Our world is a mixture of beautiful living and non-living things. This book is a collection of 40 such poems that are funny, valuable, happy and represent many more things. Appealing poems are composed on such topics that give you a lesson to live life better and sometimes make you enjoy and have fun. Few poems are based on inspirational people that have a remarkable role in our life. Many are motivational poems that help you to reach great heights. The sky is the destination that is made of these living, non-living creatures and inspiring people who have mixed emotions. Thus, making the title of this book best, “Rainbow in the sky”.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Yes I do, my favourite one is J.K Rowling

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
I love to read novels especially fantasy and magic books. My favourite books are’ The Harry Potter Series’ and ‘The Malory Tower’ series

What are you reading now?
I am reading Pygmalion- By Bernard Shaw

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
I like to code, dance or read

Are you working on a current project?
Yes, I am working on some unique web projects

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Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

I am a teen writer. I started writing since a very small age. I wrote my first poem at the age of seven and published my first book at the age of fourteen. Apart from being a writer I am also a karate player. I started writing to express myself, for bringing the untold feelings of human soul to limelight and also because I wanted to motivate people through my writings.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
I first imagine the whole thing in my mind then later when I get time I write it down. No there is nothing that unique about the writing process but yes there is a thing which unique about the writing.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
My book “The Evergreen Emotion” speaks about the untold emotions of human soul the book is basically a compilation of poems quotes and stories.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Ya the R’s seem to play a very valuable role in my life
Ravinder Singh, Rabindranath Tagore and Ruskin Bond are few of my favourites.
I also like Khalil Gibran.

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
No there is no such favourite book but any book of the writers I mentioned are always liked by me.

What are you reading now?
Currently due to a bit pressure in my studies I am not being able to read something but I am soon planning to start one.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
I either see travelling vlogs or go out to play something or go for cycling sometimes I even do some cooking.

Are you working on a current project?
Ya I do have but I am not very sure of it.

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Ring of Fire – A collection of 160 short poems on colors of life, nature, hope, faith, and love.
“My love for you, inside the circle,
It’s like a ring of fire, burning,
Strong, pure and kind, eternal,
Each day, each night, and morning”

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Marius Alexandru, born and raised in Arad, Romania, came to the United States in 1997, where he currently lives with his wife.
His passion for poetry started as a child, and he has been writing poetry since his adolescence.
He is the author of a few Romanian Christian poetry books, including Fosnetul Pasilor din Duzi, Scaldati in Susurul Bland al Harului, Doruri Sfinte, and English poetry Ring of Fire, Reflection of Thoughts, and many other poems published in Poetry Anthologies during the years, in both Romanian and English languages.

Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

I was born and raised in Arad, Romania. I came to the United States in 1997, where I am currently living with my wife.
I started to write Christian Romanian Poetry in my adolescence and continue to write, mostly poetry, in Romanian and English languages.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
Doruri Sfinte-Poezii, peste 200 de poezii crestine, la dispozitia tuturor iubitorilor de poezie.
Romanian Christian Poetry
The lyrics are the poet’s tears, tears of joy, tears of distress, tears of longing.
The lyrics are wings that carry us through the valleys of sorrow or the mountains of joy…

Ring of Fire – A collection of 160 short poems on colors of life, nature, hope, faith, and love.
“My love for you, inside the circle,
It’s like a ring of fire, burning,
Strong, pure and kind, eternal,
Each day, each night, and morning”

“Reflection of Thoughts” is a magnificent collection of poems written in many different poetic forms by the renowned poet Marius Alexandru.
This book is like a mirror reflecting his thoughts through these inspiring, epic, peaceful, motivating, and empowering poems.
Easy to read and great to share with all the family, this soul-enhancing poetry book is the perfect gift for everyone.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Nichita Stanescu, Nicolae Labis, Emily Dickinson, Maya Angelou…

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
Poetry, Love Poetry

What are you reading now?

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?

Are you working on a current project?
a new poetry book, including different poetry forms; sonnets, haikus, etc

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My poetry book is an Epic which is not “instapoetry”. It’s about 107 pages and it’s an afterward of a novel that will soon come out. My goal with this book is to have any reader just relate to even one line of the book, so for the readers I would love to hear from you telling me you could relate. While reading I would suggest keeping am open mind. It’s neither too classical nor too modern. It is however a heavy read…

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I don’t limit myself to writing. I ride, walk, hike, spend time with dogs and even just enjoy sunsets, sunrises and walks or drives at night. I love spending time in nature, it’s the best motivation…

Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

Marius Alexandru, born and raised in Arad, Romania, came to the United States in 1997, where he currently lives with his wife.
His passion for poetry started as a child, and he has been writing poetry since his adolescence.
He is the author of a few Romanian Christian poetry books, including “Fosnetul Pasilor din Duzi”, “Scaldati in Susurul Bland al Harului”, “Doruri Sfinte”, English Poetry “Ring of Fire-Poems”, “Reflection of Thoughts”, and many other poems published in Poetry Anthologies during the years, in both Romanian and English languages.
His poems “Limba Mea, Limba Romana” and “În Limba Română” are included in many live poetry recitals when in Romania and Moldova is celebrated “Romanian Language Day”. (31st August)

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
I like to write in all styles and forms. I love rhyming but also free verses. I wrote sonnets, ballads, limericks, haikus, palindromes, and many more.
I even invented two new poetry forms called QAP 8X10 and QAP 10X8.
“QAP 8X10” or “QAP 10X8”, new forms created by Marius Alexandru, on February 2021 consist of 5 respective 4 stanzas of 2 lines each stanza, (couplets) and a strict 80 syllables each poem in a Question-Answer format.

QAP 8X10 form consists of 8 syllables each line with a total of 10 lines, respective 5 stanzas of 2 lines each. (5 couplets)
QAP 10X8 form consists of 10 syllables each line with a total of 8 lines, respective 4 stanzas of 2 lines each. (4 couplets)
It is a rhyming form with an AA BB CC DD EE rhyming scheme.
Both forms have 80 syllables and are Question/Answer Style poems.
(first line the question second line the answer)
The name of the new form is “QAP” meaning Question Answer Poem.
In a QAP form, always the first number (either 8 or 10) represents the number of syllables/line and the second one (either 8 or 10) represents the number of lines in the poem.
Both forms (QAP 8X10 and QAP 10X8) always should have a total of 80 syllables.
(QAP 8×10 = 8 syllables/line X 10 lines)
(QAP 10×8 = 10 syllables/line X 8 lines)
More about these forms here; <a href=”https://mariusalex.wordpress.com/2021/08/22/qap-8×10-and-qap-10×8-new-poetry-forms/”>https://mariusalex.wordpress.com/2021/08/22/qap-8×10-and-qap-10×8-new-poetry-forms/</a>

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
My Books;

Reflection of Thoughts by Marius Alexandru
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 17,010. Language: English. Published: April 21, 2021. Categories: Poetry » American poetry » General
Reflection of Thoughts is a magnificent collection of poems written in many different poetic forms by the renowned poet Marius Alexandru. This book is like a mirror reflecting his thoughts through these inspiring, epic, peaceful, motivating, and empowering poems. Easy to read and great to share with all the family, this soul-enhancing poetry book is the perfect gift for everyone.

Ring of Fire by Marius Alexandru
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 13,820. Language: English. Published: July 28, 2020. Categories: Poetry » Contemporary Poetry, Poetry » American poetry » General
A collection of 160 short poems on colors of life, nature, hope, faith, and love.

Doruri Sfinte-Poezii by Marius Alexandru
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 30,210. Language: Romanian. Published: May 12, 2020. Categories: Poetry » Spiritual, Poetry » Contemporary Poetry
Doruri Sfinte-Poezii, peste 200 de poezii crestine, la dispozitia tuturor iubitorilor de poezie. Romanian Christian Poetry The lyrics are the poet’s tears, tears of joy, tears of distress, tears of longing. The lyrics are wings that carry us through the valleys of sorrow or the mountains of joy….

Scaldati in susurul bland al Harului-Poezii by Marius Alexandru
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 21,140. Language: Romanian. Published: March 26, 2019. Categories: Poetry » Spiritual, Poetry » Contemporary Poetry
Poezii Crestine Romanian Christian Poetry Puternic ancorati in Dumnezeu si in Cuvantul Sau, sa umblam zilnic pe culmile muntilor Credintei, Nadejdii si Dragostei, “Scaldati in susurul bland al Harului”!

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Mihai Eminescu, Lucian Blaga, Octavian Goga, Emily Dickinson, Maya Angelou, Victor Hugo

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
mostly poetry

What are you reading now?
The Circle Maker

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
reading, walking in nature, taking pictures

Are you working on a current project?
two new poetry books; one in the Romanian language and one in English

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“Schematics and Assemblies of the Cosmic Heart is poetry of collisions and connections.” A cosmic landscape with its own laws of physics, bending with the impact and force of human passion and imagination. The poems are at once personal and archetypal, full of human feeling and emotion, rich in the joy and sadness of human connection, but all the while connecting to something abstract and eternal. The focus may settle on a brittle image, domestic or mythical, or on a transitory feeling that unexpectedly opens into a transcendental vista and then, perhaps, closes again. Each poem is tightly sculpted and easily read, but in a way that keeps readers reaching, connecting the dots in their own cosmic lives.

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Award-winning writer Gary Gautier has taught writing and literature at flagship state universities and has published books for adults and children. Schematics and Assemblies was shortlisted for the Faulkner-Wisdom Poetry Prize. His poetry has appeared in numerous journals. He has had a children’s book featured in the Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Market, a scholarly book selected for Edwin Mellen Press’s Studies in British Literature series, and a screen adaptation of his novel, Mr. Robert’s Bones, was selected to the second round (top 10%) at the Austin Film Festival.

10/26/2021

Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

Ah, Dr. Seuss! And later, prowling the gloomier corners of used bookstores for obscure art and esoteric philosophy, antiquated science and forgotten poets. And always writing. We all need something to break through the factual surface of our lives and deepen the contours of human experience. For me it’s writing and reading — novels and poetry.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
As a poet and novelist, I’d compare writing poetry to acute pain and novels to chronic pain. Either may start with character, a setting, or just pondering how little moments of human contact can end up framing an entire life. Then with poetry, I drop into an intense silo with enormous pressure on every word; with novels, there is more rational planning but still a lot of spontaneity as things develop and character start taking me where THEY want to go instead of where I had planned.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
There are many threads in my poetry, from intimate bonding to cosmic contemplation to the images in themselves. But I suppose — especially in the new book, Schematics and Assemblies of the Cosmic Heart — that transcendence is a unifying element — how does one brittle image or one small moment in an intimate relationship break us through the surface of life to the infinite beyond. My novels are “literary fiction,” by which I don’t mean better than anthing else, but a certain style, where it’s not about following a series of plot points to see how it ends but rather a circling deeper and deeper into the subjective spaces within and between characters, and playing with language and structure along the way.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Mostly classics. Plato and Boethius, Shakespeare and Dickens, Jane Austen and Virginia Woolf, the British Romantics for poetry. More recently (i.e., within the past half-century), Toni Morrison and Latino writers like Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Carlos Fuentes. And I still dip into all the tributaries to the hippie world view, the Beat poets, Baba Ram Dass, Gandhi, Richard Brautigan.

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
I read and re-read from the classic authors list above. I could read Virginia Woolf’s “To the Lighthouse” once every 5 years and find whole new threads of meaning running through it every time. My forthcoming novel is a post-apocalyptic adult hippie fairy tale, so I’m leaning a lot on Richard Brautigan’s beautifully poetic short novel, “In Watermelon Sugar.”

What are you reading now?
I’ve been reading Latino works in Spanish most recently — currently “La Tregua” (The Truce) by Mario Benedetti (Uruguay), “Aura” by the Carlos Fuentes (Mexico), and “Juego de espejos/Arroyo frío” (Game of Mirrors/Cold Stream), which includes Spanish translations of the Tang dynasty Chinese poet, Meng Jiao, along with original works by Mexican poet, Gaspar Orozco.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
I’ve hitchhiked through 14 countries in the past 5 years, picking up short-term university teaching jobs and technical writing jobs online along the way. After hitchhiking Mexico a bit, I’ve settled in a lovely town in central Mexico to ride out the pandemic. Stuck in paradise for now, I guess you could say. Life is good.

Are you working on a current project?
My new book of poems is just out, so I’ll be marketing that. I have a rough draft of my next novel completed also — that’s the post-apocalyptic adult hippie fairy tale called “Alice.” I expect a lot more revision on that one though.

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If you feel like you’ve been neglecting yourself amid the trivia of daily distractions and you’d like to take a break from all the meaningless digital noise in the comfy arms of an armchair, each volume from the “Diamond Dust (Poems From the Black Sea)” photo book series will take you on a fascinating journey amid the 25 marine Ikebana visual poems per volume which will give you chills in the middle of summer.
You don’t have to choose between beautiful compositions and meaningful words flowing silently in your mind. With visual poetry you can have them both, now available on premium paper as hardcover only.
Don’t neglect carving out time for art because it will poison the rest of your life.
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Some people indulge in cigarettes. My vice? I indulge in learning. Lifelong learning.
I’m one of those people still reading career guides in their adulthood. And I read them not so much to find the perfect career – which is different at each life stage anyway – but just to get inspired on new things to try.
My designs are influenced by my love of open spaces, a fascination that I have towards the aesthetic embedded into traditional Japanese arts and crafts and by the part from nature that I find most beautiful and which I collect since many years, seashells. As a minimalist, I do my best trying to balance adding a new seashell to my collection with keeping everything neat and uncluttered.
I am the author of the “Diamond Dust (Poems From the Black Sea)” 5-volume photo book series and I depict what I create as marine Ikebana poetry, a genre of compositions where I use seashells and lyrics instead of flowers and branches as is the case in the Japanese traditional art of flower arrangement called Ikebana.
As regards my background, I am a polymath who went from arts to humanities to engineering to medicine and right now, I’m learning Japanese because I’m so in awe about its traditional arts. I have no intention to ever stop learning new things and trying new fields.

Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

As a teen, I had more of a love for drawing instead – writing was never interesting to me. I had a particular assignment in school, and that’s when I wrote my first poem called “What Love is Like.” A few of my classmates liked the poem and at that moment, I thought, I may be good at this. Years later as many trials in my life began to unfold, I began writing more and more, and over time my love for poetry grew. I was born and raised in the small town of Boley, Oklahoma and I am the mother of two teenage daughters. My poetry has been published in different local magazines and newspapers. I believe in the healing power of words, and I want to share my poetry with readers who are struggling or feeling down. My voice is a non-judgmental light for anyone experiencing the darkness of loss, depression, and pain. I believe my poems are rays of light, and so my poetry is a reflection of me. For more of my poetry IG: @_latoyamartin

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
I have to write in a noisy environment, I cannot concentrate on my writing in silence. I keep sticky notes and a pen beside my bed if I have an idea I need to jot down. I have awakened and written many of my poems after midnight. The endings of my poems are always written first, followed by the beginning then the title.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
Tears of Me is a collection of poems about suffering, love, and loss. A poetry book full of emotion in its many forms. Each poem depicts a tear that has been shed, be it of sadness, anger, or happiness. It resembles parts of life that many people experience and can relate to.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
I currently do not have any favorite authors.

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
I love reading paranormal stories and the bible. My favorite book is the bible.

What are you reading now?
I am not currently reading any books but my next book choice will be “Her” by Pierre Alex Jeanty.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
When I am not writing, I love fishing, watching anything paranormal, and exploring photography.

Are you working on a current project?
Yes, I am currently working on my second poetry book and a children’s book.

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Tears of Me is a collection of poems about suffering, love, and loss. A poetry book full of emotion in its many forms. Each poem depicts a tear that has been shed, be it of sadness, anger, or happiness. It resembles parts of life that many people experience and can relate to.

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LaToya Martin is the author of “Tears of Me.” She is the mother of two teenage daughters. Writing was never her passion: she only began writing because of a few homework assignments. LaToya wants to share her poems with readers’ who are struggling or feeling down because she believes in the healing power of words. Her voice is a non-judgmental light for anyone experiencing the darkness of loss, depression, and pain.

Reflection of Thoughts is a magnificent collection of poems written in many different poetic forms by the renowned poet Marius Alexandru. This book is like a mirror reflecting his thoughts through these inspiring, epic, peaceful, motivating, and empowering poems. Easy to read and great to share with all the family, this soul-enhancing poetry book is the perfect gift, with a little bit of sweet, divine magic for everybody.

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Marius Alexandru, born and raised in Arad, Romania, came to the United States in 1997, where he currently lives with his wife.
His passion for poetry started as a child, and he has been writing poetry since his adolescence.
He is the author of a few Romanian Christian poetry books, including Fosnetul Pasilor din Duzi, Scaldati in Susurul Bland al Harului, Doruri Sfinte, and English poetry Ring of Fire, Reflection of Thoughts, and many other poems published in Poetry Anthologies during the years, in both Romanian and English languages.

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I’m Dr. Stuart Knott, a PhD graduate from the United Kingdom. I’m 25, a lifelong fan of horror, comic books, and videogames, and currently live in Bedfordshire.

I’ve always enjoyed writing; even as a kid I used to write little stories, often with illustrations, of me and my friends going on wacky adventures. It’s always been a hobby of mine but I really started taking it more seriously when I turned sixteen and, later, at university.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
I think so. Generally, I start with the germ of an idea and then develop it into an outline and a series of character breakdowns before plotting out each chapter and the vague idea of where the story will go before letting the writing guide me. I like to emphasis realistic dialogue and a decent amount of descriptions, as well as keeping things as logical and grounded as possible.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
‘Nightshade: The Inception’ is something of a coming-of-age story about a troubled teenager who suffers a life-changing break up that turns his world upside down. Lashing out and withdrawing into himself, he ends up adopting a vigilante persona in a town on the brink of anarchy and ends up embroiled in a gang war.

‘The Teamos Connection’ is a collection of six short stories, mostly revolving around horrific events perpetrated by a malevolent supermarket that is actually a front for biological research.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Definitely Stephen King. “It” is still my favourite novel ever written and I took a lot of inspiration from many of his works and the way he can take normal, everyday situations and characters and introduce an extraordinary or horrific element into them. I am also a big fan of dark humour, like Bret Easton Ellis’ “American Psycho”, and science-fiction stories by the likes of H. G. Wells or even Douglas Adams.

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
I do enjoy reading. Mostly, I read graphic novels (I love my Batman and Spider-Man) but I do read full-length novels as well. As I said, “It” is my all-time favourite book but I also enjoy “The Stand”, “The Tommyknockers”, and “Dreamcatcher”. Outside of King, “American Psycho”, “The Rules of Attraction” are top books for me and I also enjoy the “Red Dwarf” books by Rob Grant and Doug Naylor.

What are you reading now?
I just started reading Stephen King’s “Insomnia” again, which another of my favourites of his.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
I do have a full-time job (though I’ve mainly been on furlough lately). Most of my free time is spent gaming or writing reviews and articles for my website, as well as watching movies.

Are you working on a current project?
I’m currently nearing the end of the first rough draft of a shorter novella about some young kids who uncover an ancient secret in their quiet little home town.

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Who is Nightshade?

That’s the question that has gripped the townsfolk of Westbridge, a perilous borough in the Midlands beset by knife crime, drugs, and violence.

Who is Nightshade?

That’s the question that has dogged Blake Harte, a sadistic thug and co-founder of the Cougars, the most violent and dangerous gang in Westbridge’s history.

Who is Nightshade?

That’s the question that has tormented Chris Hauser, a troubled teenager pushed to the edge and lashing out with uncharacteristic aggression.

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A lifelong fan of horror, science-fiction, and action films, I have spent much of my free time between working and studying writing stories of varying length and quality.

Having completed my PhD, I now apply my skills to critiquing the media I love so much and have been branching out into self-publishing my stories through Amazon.

Much of my writing comes from my own sordid imagination or is inspired heavily by my life and the people and events I have encountered and witnessed. At its core, my writing seeks to take the normal, everyday, and the mundane and introduce a fantastical element to it, be it horrific or dangerous, and focuses on dark humour and character-building.

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“The Cry of Our Children”, is a collection of poems crafted as I battled and faced desperate trials. I refused to accept illness, abandonment, indifference or grief as the writer of my destiny; instead I channeled every horrifying event and crafted beautiful poems and lyrics. They’re not only of my own struggles, but of universal subjects like love, hope and triumph. Some poems are of the struggles that I have seen and are of other people; pain inflicted at times by others, people degrading and misusing people. I recognized that huge change could result from healthy involvements. In the depths of my own despair, I have learned to see other people’s pain and my own, more potently. I have written them as poems in a manner that will give my readers a glimpse of the myriad of experiences of my life.

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Ruth Andrews Garnes is a creative poetic and lyric writer with two published poetry anthology, “The Cry Of Our children,” and “Fantasy or My reality. She is also the lyric writer of a discography of songs published as Songs by Ruth. Born in Belize the second of six children. Ruth is a former registered nurse, who has worked as an emergency room nurse, volunteered with the United Way of greater Houston area and with Benevolent Mission International..

Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

I write because I have to do it. It’s the first thing I think about in the morning, and the last thing I think about before sleep. I try to write a poem a day, and to be honest with myself and my readers.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
There is nothing unique about my writing, its very plain and boring. I try to use everyday language to make it as accessible as possible, for everyone who wants to interpret it.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
I have written and self-published 4 poetry books. I could not be happier…

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Too many to name. In fact, I can find something great in anyone’s writing, basically you can learn something from everyone, if you’re open enough; and I am open…

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
Anything poetry… Or sci-fi… I’m a Futurist at heart, I like predicting trends and reaching for solutions to everyday problems…

What are you reading now?
Nothing.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
Play my violin, keyboards, and support my Artistic friends in their Artistic endeavours…

Are you working on a current project?
Yes, a few more…

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ANIMAL tells the story of two grisly murders, committed at a meatpacking plant by a person wearing a cow mask, not long after the CEO of a water park is brutally killed by someone wearing an orca mask. Interpol Agent Chang believes these are the latest acts of a ruthless serial killer he has been chasing for more than twenty years; a killer who targets those who harm innocent animals – elephant poachers in Chad, Russian big-game hunters of endangered species, dog fighters, European food execs who gorge ducks to make paté, gorilla hunters in the Congo, or ivory merchants in China. Working with two California detectives, Chang races to unmask the killer as their spree becomes more deadly. But the killer’s motives and history are far deeper and more complex than anyone realizes, and the truth of his rampage leads Chang on a wild chase around the world.

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Featured in People Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, on The Oprah Winfrey Show, and more, Munish K. Batra’s plastic and reconstructive surgery practice is one of the busiest in the nation. Dr. Batra is active in developing multispecialty medical practices that put patient care and the doctor-patient relationship at the center of health care. He has done humanitarian work in disaster zones, like the tsunami and Nepali earthquake, and has treated victims of acid attacks throughout India and the Third World.

Dr. Batra is currently collaborating with author Keith R.A. DeCandido on other fiction projects and is working on a nonfiction book called Medical Madness. He also enjoys Brazilian jiu-jitsu, yoga, and meditation. His wife, Pooja, and their three young children, Ayaan, Kairav, and Kiara, offer him constant encouragement and support.

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As a child, Camille Cabrera spent hours hiding underneath her bed covers with a flashlight and an excellent book, way past her bedtime. Eventually, she began to write short stories and poems that slowly grew into full-length novels.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
Mystery and suspense galore! Camille Cabrera strives to create novels that build interest with each turn of the page. She works to blend the everyday with the fantastic.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
Beach days and long car rides are a must. Ms. Cabrera spends her time recharging in the sun and letting her mind wander. Frequently, her new book ideas come from simple moments spent thinking on her beach days or hikes. The ideas pop-up and shine like a gleaming beacon during a dark stormy night at sea.

Are you working on a current project?
Yes! Camille Cabrera has two novels set for release at the end of 2021.

The Rule of Three is a fast-paced witchcraft novel that follows a high-strung CEO turned hapless occult dabbler. Witchcraft isn’t as easy as the movies make it seem.

The Mystery of Mistletoe Motel delves into the chaotic life of the Pondwater sisters as they struggle to save their family-run motel before Christmas. Careful ladies, a white lie has the potential to snowball, especially during the holidays.

Additionally, Ms. Cabrera has two top-secret projects brewing for 2022.

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Prior to October 2017, I had never written a poem or a short story in my life, except for the required writings through high school and college. Afterwards and still now, through my career as a geologist, I have written many technical geoscience reports. These reports, for many of my colleagues sound excruciating, but for me they always are an easy task.

I never understood poetry until I started writing my own poems. And now, there is not a day that goes by without me writing some kind of poetry and reading a bucket of them daily. I can honestly say now that poetry is one of the most beautiful form of writing. For me poetry is so free. Everybody can write poetry seeking deep down in their soul their real feelings. Poetry is unique for all of us and reaches out in various ways.

Inkling Whispers is a collection of poems inspired by my numerous photo-walk escapades comforting my explorer’s soul. Expressing the beauty of a broken soul’s blossoming journey.

Through ‘Inkling Whispers’, I wanted to express, for my last four years, my personal growth, as illustrated through four major chapters of my life named after a compass’ cardinals. These chapters are defined counterclockwise through each cardinal:

From the North (eNd Me) where I wanted to escape the north pole of my life. Yesterday had to be locked up in the past once and for all.

To the West (Waft Me) where I drifted while healing my broken wings. Our empty sad hearts, breaking away from the heaviness of the past, yesterday is not necessarily good for today, learning to adapt from day to day.

To the South (Save Me) where I learned to press play and strut. Hanging to solidify your new anchors, standing strong, upright towards a soothing future.

To the East (nEw Me) where I dared to spread my wings rising to hopeful new beginnings. Burying your darkness, radiating your shooting stars, outgrowing your shadow.

‘Inkling Whispers’ reflects my inner growth, and how I dared to spread my wings to reveal my beautiful colorful soul to the world.

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Passionate, genuine and creative simple girl striving daily to keep my inner rebel warrior alive. Music lover. Exploration Geologist Consultant.

Author and Editor of ‘Blue Insights Magazine’
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Owner of two publications on Medium:
Blue Insights
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Top writer in Music, Poetry, and Art in various other publications on Medium:
Chalkboard
Chance Encounters
Flicker and Flight
House of Haiku
Illumination
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Paper Poetry
Resistance Poetry
Snapshots
Spiritual Tree
The Ascent
Weeds & Wildflowers
Without Borders

It is priceless to be able to express my feelings and illustrate them as much as possible through my own photos, which is another of my passions. To express my emotions of the moment, if none of my pictures suits my writing, I venture on the various public websites. I enjoy adding various types of visual arts from both known or emerging artists. Finally, my ultimate writing experience is when I am able to accompany my contributions with musical references, music being another of my artistic passions.

This beautiful piece of art is the whole world in a book,it is a collection of scars and wounds that open,some still healing, others mildly fading, some which I have endured, some not, but each marred page is a ravishing disaster of what makes us human. Heartbreak, loss, love,grace,humility pain in all senses,we may not be able to vanish these scars from existence but we can cherish them they are part of a story of who we are today The compilation in this book is: a reflection of my own emotions and struggles which I hope will be of encouragement to others,poetry was a home,a place,where I could survive those times of torment.The poems contain some light- hearted material and others skin deep that aims to encapsulate love, beauty, peace and sensation through a blend of texture, imagery, and colour, beyond every colour there is an emotion Curl up with this heart binding poetry book and feel

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I’m Chelsea Vine,16 years old and I live in Kenya, I was able to publish my April Poetry Book ‘The Girl From The East’ which I have fallen in love with you can find it on lulu, aside from poetry i love reading fantasy novels like From Blood and Ash and Kingdom Of The Wicked. I also love making bullet journals which you can purchase on lulu

Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

I’m Chelsea Vine, I am 16 years old and I live in Kenya, I have recently published my book ‘The Girl From The East’ on lulu, my book was inspired by my daily struggles and emotions, it was a way to understand my feelings and myself and I hope it does the same to all the readers

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
I write whenever I feel the need to, whenever I’m happy or sad or a feeling between the two, it gives me a platform to understand my feelings and the things that trigger it a way of gaining emotional intelligence

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
I have published only one book ‘The Girl From The East’ This beautiful piece of art is the whole world in a book,it is a collection of scars and wounds that open,some still healing, others mildly fading, some which I have endured, some not, but each marred page is a ravishing disaster of what makes us human. Heartbreak, loss, love,grace,humility pain in all senses,we may not be able to vanish these scars from existence but we can cherish them they are part of a story of who we are today The compilation in this book is: a reflection of my own emotions and struggles which I hope will be of encouragement to others,poetry was a home,a place,where I could  survive those times of torment.The poems contain some light- hearted material and others  skin deep that aims to encapsulate love, beauty, peace and sensation through a blend of texture, imagery, and colour, beyond every colour there is an emotion Curl up with this heart binding poetry book and feel , I am currently working on my second book Burning Stones

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Rupi Kaur
Amanda Lovelace
Courtney Peppernell
Jennifer L Armentrout
Robert Greene
Hailey Chamberlain

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
Besides Poetry I am a huge fan of fantasy books, some of my favourites are From Blood and Ash by Jennifer Armentrout,Kingdom Of The wicked by Kerri Maniscalco

What are you reading now?
I am currently reading These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
I am either drawing or spending hours on pinterest and tiktok

Are you working on a current project?
I’m working on getting ‘The Girl From The East’ published on major bookstores like Barnes and Noble and Amazon

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Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

Writing, For, 20, Years, On, And, Off. Enjoy, Penmanship.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
AdLib,

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
I play, With, Philosophy, And, Computer Science. The, Value, Of, Things, And, The, Way, Things, Work.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Kierkegaard,
Ayn, Rand,
Dante,

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
Marvel Comics, At, The, Moment.

What are you reading now?
Leviathan, By, Hobbes.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
Search Marketing, Programming, AI,

Are you working on a current project?
Some Kind, Of, Novel,

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Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

I was born and raised in Houston, Texas. Growing up, I was really into sports and it has continued to be a big part of my life. Writing was something I never thought about doing until my Sophomore year in high school. I was sitting in English class and the teacher came up to me and said I was doing really well in her class. She handed me an A paper and told me that she thinks this is a talent and that I should really explore this. I of course said, thank you, but never really thought about it again until college.

I attended Texas Tech University where I got my Bachelor’s an English Literature. While there, I would study great authors like; Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, Stephen King, and Chuck Palahniuk, to name a few. I had so much fun in those classes and they really focused on breaking down the story and what the author meant by a scene.

After college, I begin writing screenplays first and sports articles for The Sports Column. I have contributed over one-hundred articles and I was the most viewed in 2018 and 2019. I’ve also written short films that played on DirecTV and AT&T U-VERSE. I didn’t start writing my first book until 2017 and that was over my coaching experience and training young athletes in Austin, TX. It took me about a year to complete.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
I remember during my time as a college student, professors would tell us that we would need to write everyday. I think that’s good practice. It’s a muscle and you have to be able to work it out to get better at this craft. I’m a person who can’t write everyday, not unless I’m Stephen King. Lol. Sometimes when I’m writing, I’ll be stuck on one page and need to get away for a few days to come back to it with a fresh pair of eyes. At other times, I’m on a roll, I’ll write ten pages in one day.

The hardest part for me with writing is just the motivation of sitting down and do it. At home you might have a lot of distractions, but you have to be able to tell yourself I’m going to write for these many hours or no matter what, I’m going to write these many pages. It works for me, but I know every writer has a different process.

Some people like to block out time to write, but I like to be spontaneous with my writing. I also like to write descriptive passages in the books and get very detailed with it. I usually write about three pages before I have a character speak any dialog. Screenplays, you can’t do that it’s all about dialog, but with a book you can get away with it. The reader has to be able to get in the character’s mind and see what he or she is feeling.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
I have three books on Amazon. Preparing Athletes For The Future, The Light That Shines Upon The Players, and my new one, An Athlete’s Journey.

Preparing Athletes For The Future is really my coaching book. I’ve been a sports coach for 12 years in the Austin area and I grew up an athlete. I was a kid of the 90s and I think how coaches trained athletes back then is very different than how it is now. I wanted to explore that in the book. I also wanted the reader to feel what the coaches are going through. What happens if you can’t get along with one of your co-coaches? How do you train an athlete who is 3 years old and starting out compared to training a middle school athlete? All of this I get detailed in each chapter.

The Light That Shines Upon The Players is about the behind the scenes that an athlete may face emotionally. What happens to him or her while at home or maybe they’re not performing well in class, so, that effects them on the field? What would happen if an athlete broke up a relationship they had for years and how does that affect him or her throughout the season? All of this, is detailed in each chapter of the book.

An Athlete’s Journey, my new one, is about the journey for an athlete that he or she has to take in order to achieve a goal. It’s definitely more grown up material. I talk about performance enhancing drugs in one chapter, I also mention Tom Brady, who people considered the greatest of all time and talk about his draft pick. All of it leads up to how to overcome obstacles and be prepared to take on life and be successful. I call it my sports trilogy of books.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
My favorite author is Richard Matheson, who wrote “I Am Legend” and many episodes for Star Trek the original television series. I also really like Chuck Palahniuk and Stephen King. One of my favorite movies is Fight Club and Palahniuk wrote the novel for it. He writes dark stuff, but he definitely keeps the reader interested. King likes the build up and at times he can be overly descriptive, but the payoff is amazing. I loved “It” and “Salem’s Lot.” Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” is a masterful piece of work and I love how it’s told all in diary format. Francis Ford Coppola movie is great, too.

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
I like thrillers and Dramas. Biographies are fun to read, too. I would say my favorite book of all time is probably, “I Am Legend” by Richard Matheson. You feel for the main character of Robert Neville. At times he’s lonely, but he has a purpose to be the last man on earth to find a cure to turn the effected vampires back to humans. The real story behind it is, how do you adapt to change? How do you live in an environment with no one around? Can you survive it? The story is about the ultimate survival, mentally, physically, and emotionally.

What are you reading now?
Right now, I’m reading “GreenLights” by Matthew McConaughey. I’m from Texas so anything about Texas I’ll read, lol. It’s a fascinating book and I’m later on in the book where he’s becoming a big Hollywood actor. The childhood and his family life is what’s intriguing to me. There are times where he had it rough, but we come out at the end of the tunnel learning life lessons. It’s a great book.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
My full-time job is a coach in Austin. I’ve been coaching for 12 years in all sports, but right now I’m doing basketball and soccer. I usually coach the elementary and middle school athletes. I also like to hang out with friends and I’m active movie goer. I love going to see movies and critique them. One of my favorite hobbies is to run marathons and still keep in shape. I’ve run 13 half-marathons, and 1 full marathon. I ran track in high school and running is usually what I like to do to relax.

Are you working on a current project?
I usually like to write uplifting and life lesson stories that I can put in book format. My next one won’t be a sports one, but possibly a political one. I’m just trying to figure out the details.

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Paperback version please, simply a poetry collection written in 2021 of the pandemic era…

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Freelance Writer living in Vancouver BC. I’m kind of shy, and that’s why I write poetry: for its cathartic release.

The book takes readers on a nostalgic journey back to the late 1990s and early 2000s. The endearing collection of poems shares in the push and pull of self discovery-of love, hurt, and friendship leading into adulthood.

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Brian Baleno has authored several books including his debut fictional novel, + One, as well as Generational Lessons from Dad, a non-fiction memoir about his father. Brian writes from the heart emphasizing life’s journeys.

Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

The fact that we see so much, yet overlook so much is something that makes me want to capture whatever I can in my words. I know a lot of people will probably overlook something beautiful, and if I can make them experience it through my words, I’ll be happy.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
When I start writing, I just know very little. It grows like a tree, spreads its branches as characters develop. It’s a very organic process, it happens on it’s own.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
I’ve written one book, and am working on the next one. It’s going to take time.
As of my first book, it’s name is Soul Spoken. The core of idea is that I’m trying to put into words things that are usually left unsaid, or thought of as what can not be put into words.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Roald Dahl was a particular favorite when I was a child.

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
I like to read pretty much everything. I have a special liking for Indian history, historical fiction and royalty, but other than that also, I love reading as a whole.

What are you reading now?
A Princess Remembers by Maharani Gayatri Devi.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
I’m currently a student at CMSDH, Kolkata, pursuing MBBS. I completed my plus two from Delhi Public School, Siliguri in 2020 itself. 2020 has definitely been an amazing year for me, and I’d love to see what 2021 brings.

Are you working on a current project?
I have a lot of projects in mind. Let’s see when and how they materialize.

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This is a Self help under category Non- Fiction by Author and Certified Life Coach Urvashi Vats. Her major concerns are Parenting, Career coaching, Building Confidence, Relationship, Personality development & Public Speaking. This book consists of the key points need to consider for a child’s upbringing.

This book highlights the areas where parents need to have a positive approach towards their kids that helps them to sail through the journey of Parenting.

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Urvashi Vats an Author, Poet & a Certified Life Coach from Dehradun Uttarakhand India. She has a passion of writing from her college life. Two years before she started her passion of writing through Facebook. Her first poem was Sister’s Relation.

She writes poems, articles, quotes & books on Women’s Issues & Self help.& inspirational topics. Her articles hace been featured at Qwerty Thoughts, Leading Newspapers of India, DecentEnews an Australian Media firm & Spillwords NewYork.

She has recieved the Honor of The Most Influential Women 2020 by The Spirit Mania.

She has got the Honor of being the Finalist at Women’s Web Orange Flower Award 2020.

Email- kasturicrea757@gmail.com

In March of 2020, author Matt Nagin came down with coronavirus. Most of these poems were written during the five weeks he was trying to recover. They cover a range of subjects, although the overarching theme is the dystopian suffering unleashed by this global pandemic. The book also includes photography by Andrzej Jerzy Lech and illustrations by Natasha Yearwood.

Interestingly enough, all three contributors were New York City residents at the time our home became the first U.S. epicenter, and, as result, the Big Apple is sort of the ghost in the machine, if you will, with the changes our city underwent often mirroring and compounding those within each contributor.

Notes From The Bonfire is Nagin’s third poetry collection and includes work previously published in Gravitas, The Organic Poet, and Poetry In The Time Of Coronavirus. Matt has been writing poetry for twenty-five years, particularly when in trying situations. This time was no different. Composing these poems, during his battle with this insidious virus, at the height of the first outbreak, offered Matt a unique perspective on the damage wrought by this horrific scourge.

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Matt Nagin is a writer, educator, actor, filmmaker, and standup comedian. In December 2019, Matt’s humor book, “Do Not Feed The Clown” was published by Tenth Street Press, and, since then, has obtained a bit of a cult following. In 2018, Matt’s poem, “If We Are Doomed,” won The Spirit First Editor’s Choice Award, and the following year, another poem, “Birds Singing In My Chest,” was published in the anthology “New York’s Best Emerging Poets 2019.” He has three books of poetry available on Amazon, “Butterflies Lost Within The Crooked Moonlight,” “Notes From The Bonfire,” and “Feast of Sapphires,” all of which have obtained very strong reviews. Kirkus Reviews, for example, referred to Matt’s first book as “powerful verse from a writer of real talent.”

Matt has had satirical work showcased in The Humor Times, The Satirist, Robot Butt, Points In Case and The New York Post. Matt also wrote/directed a short film, “Inside Job,” that won awards on the festival circuit, such as Best Short at The Mediterranean Film Festival Cannes and Best Supporting Actor at the Nice International Film Festival.

As an actor, Matt has appeared on a wide range of TV and film programs, most recently in a Co-Star role in a new Amazon series, “Hunters,” produced by Jordan Peele. Matt has further performed standup in seven countries, on The Dr. Steve Show, The Wendy Williams Show, and at The Edinburgh Comedy Festival. A survivor of Crohn’s disease, for thirty years, Matt was granted The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation’s 2019 Mission Award.

Timeless is a freshman collection of twenty-five years of poetry. Covering a range of subjects, from light hearted early mornings and magical trips to deeper and questioning moments of doubt, it follows the authors downfalls and triumphs as he navigated the past quarter century. Dive in, and enjoy the moments that helped shape the author into the man he is and the Hopes he looks to leave behind.

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Born the eldest of 3, steven Singleton lives and thrives in the city of Warsaw, In. Defined by equal parts Author & Artist, he pursues a life intent on giving those he loves the attention and support that they deserve.

Global warming is heating up Our tea kettle is whistling, and we are deaf to the sound. The Colorful Wave is a collection of poetry from the effects of global warming on a world scale. The view is from man kind, but is written in first person.

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I’m a young adult who is passionate in writing poetry, and changing people with this tool. Global warming isn’t a personal issue it’s a world issue. Spreading awareness is what I want to do with my art.

Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

I’m a young adult from the Rust belt of America. The thing that inspired me was the creative flow that poetry has. The looks on people’s face when they read something that changed them. Poetry is a tool that can be used to influence someone, and create a topic of discussion.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
My writing process is very random, and it sorta hits me all at once. When I think of poetry I am usually driving in the car, and BOOM it hits me. I can get into that headspace pretty easily, but it’s hard to leave it on the table.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
I have only self published one book “The Colorful Wave” and it’s a collection of poetry about Global warming and the effects. I chose the name Colorful Wave because when we think ocean it’s blue. I saw a arrival about plastic bits floating and I thought “what if someday waves become colorful because of all the plastic” and that’s how the title came to me.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
My favorite authors are Rupi Kaur

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
I love to read short poetry books that are random

What are you reading now?

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?

Are you working on a current project?
Yes I’m working on a new book and ita a lot of fun

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Suggesting something beautiful and valuable that is painful when consumed, “Feast of Sapphires” covers topics both timely and universal. There are poems of psychic revolution (for those ready to put down the Kool-Aid), poems about pretense and gun control, poems about MRI’s, gambling, and mystical storms of all varieties; then, too, on a deeper level, more than a few of these poems are about the desire to surmount the collective facade in search of a kind of truth that cannot be hyperlinked. Located from Costa Rica to the LIRR, this metaphysical cartography of anticipation and despair is perfect for those seeking existential answers in the bottom of the tea, in the resonance of a thunder storm, or, even, in the ethereal high of a linguistic flight of fancy. From comedic monologues to existential reflections, from angry rants to insightful commentary, from wily narratives to verbal pyrotechnics, this is a book that aims to make you feel that, in these dystopian times, poetry is, more than ever, relevant and necessary.

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Matt Nagin is a writer, educator, filmmaker, and standup comedian. His poetry has been published in Antigonish Review, Dash Literary Journal, Oxford Magazine and The East Bay Review. Kirkus Reviews deemed his first poetry collection, Butterflies Lost Within The Crooked Moonlight, “powerful verse from a writer of real talent”.’ His second collection, Feast of Sapphires, reached #12 on the Amazon Best Seller List in its category, and one critic, Matt McAvoy, referred to it as “poetry of the highest quality.” Matt has performed standup in seven countries, in movies and on TV, and serves as a Talent and Show Coordinator for the Gotham Comedy Foundation. His first comedic short film, Inside Job, has won acting and directing awards on the festival circuit.

07/15/2019

Dark love is an Emotional love story. The author explained the Dark side of love by this beautiful story of Ranveer and Sanjana.

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I am passionate author, writer, poet. ” THE FRENCH BOOK MAKE YOUR FUTURE BRIGHT BY SAIYAM SHARMA. ” was my debut work. “DARK LOVE” IS my second book. To write about love is my passion.

07/08/2019

Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

I’ve been writing since age 16, so 26 years. It was something I started doing around the time I took a creative writing class at Penn State. Very therapeutic. All my emotions were buried inside at the time. Poetry was a chance to be a more authentic version of myself. At times, I stepped away from it, since it is not the most practical way to spend your time. But I always came back to it. Other types of writing like fiction, screenwriting, blogging, writing articles, I’ve been doing all along as well. I’ve also taught writing at seven different universities in the NYC area, so I guess you could say this has been a major emphasis of my existence.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
Very little unique about my writing process I would presume. I write the first draft in a sort of free-spirited, non-linear kind of way. Then I go back and revise–if needed. Sometimes I show the work to friends and associates for feedback and do further revisions. Other times I let it sit in a drawer for a while, then revise after I see it more clearly. I try not to get too rigid in my methods. As long as the work gets done I’m okay with it.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
My two latest books are poetry collections. “Butterflies Lost Within The Crooked Moonlight” and “Feast of Sapphires.” They are a great chance to get a feel for a wide range of my poems. If you buy the book, and send me a copy of the receipt, I will write you a personalized poem on any subject. I tried to make the poems relatable and easy enough to grasp while still offering a degree of insight into the world around us.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
I definitely enjoy authors who are a bit countercultural and satirical. Brett Easton Ellis, Denis Johnson, Charles Bukowski, Voltaire, Henry Miller. I also like writers who construct a story well. One of my favorite books ever is Robinson Crusoe. It’s just expertly written. In terms of poetry, I like Emily Dickinson, William Blake, Arthur Rimbaud etc. Emily Dickinson is probably my favorite poet, just because she does so much in so few words. Also, on the sentence level, her constructions are memorable, and, for me at least, I come back to them at random times. A stanza like “Success is counted sweetest, by those who never succeed, to comprehend a nectar, requires sorest need,” has so much in it. She gets to human motivation, but in an eloquent way. That’s what I love about poetry. It has phrases you keep coming back to when you need them. Another great one, by Auden is, “the hour glass whispers to the lion’s paw.” Love that. That says it all. You could just say the brevity of time compels us to be brave, but it wouldn’t have the same resonance.

Poets are spiritual teachers in a way.

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
One of my favorite books ever is Robinson Crusoe. It’s just expertly written.

What are you reading now?
I’m reading “Gerald’s Game” by Stephen King, since I enjoyed the Netflix movie. I’m also reading the book, “Lost Soul” by Donna Siggers, a friend of mine.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
I am obsessed with Stanley Kubrick. Lol. I’m in all these Kubrick Facebook groups. His movies fascinate me and I’ve watched them all countless times. I like games, Stratego, online games, casino games (blackjack, craps), arcade games etc. I also am an actor, a standup comedian, an educator, and, at least once, tried my hand at filmmaking. So I keep busy. Traveling is probably my favorite avocation of all though. Nothing better.

Are you working on a current project?
Right now I’m working on both a collection of short stories and a book of humorous pieces.

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Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

My name is Anee gogoi.A bubbly girl like to read poems and write poems .
The inspiration to start writing started when I was only 10 by reading great poets.And mainly about women’s condition in the patriarchal society.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
Yes,its unique.Because it’s simple .Any reader can read it.Mostly personal and about women’s condition in the male dominated society.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
Life and innocence

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Shakespeare,Jayanta Mahapatra,Rupi Kaur,

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
Poems,Novels,Magazines.
My favourite book is The sun and flowers by Rupi kaur

What are you reading now?
The Sun and the flowers by Rupi kaur

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
Watching TV,shopping ,gossiping with friends,

Are you working on a current project?
Yes ..to publish a novel…

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Planet in Peril is an ecopoetry, art and photography anthology to combat climate change lethargy from contributors aged 8 to 80! Fundraising for important charities WWF and The Climate Coalition, this is an exciting anthology which combines leading climate change research, provided by Oxford University ECI and WWF, with creative writing and passion.

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Isabelle Kenyon is a northern poet and the author of This is not a Spectacle, Micro chapbook, The Trees Whispered (Origami Poetry Press) and Digging Holes To Another Continent (Clare Songbirds Publishing House, New York) and Potential (Ghost City Press). She is the editor of Fly on the Wall Press, a socially conscious small press for chapbooks and anthologies.

​Her poems have been published in poetry anthologies by Indigo Dreams Publishing, Verve Poetry Press, and Hedgehog Poetry Press. She has had poems published in literary journals such as Wordsmith HQ, Mojave Heart Review, The Blue Nib, I Am Not A Silent Poet and more. Her book reviews, articles and blog posts have been published in various places such as Sabotage Reviews, Literally Darling, Authors Publish, Neon Books, London Grip, Harness magazine and Five Oaks Press

She has headlined at Cafe Del Nino’s spoken word night, Cannock, and has opened Coventry Cathedral’s Plum Line Festival. She has performed at Leeds International Festival as part of the 2019 ‘Sex Tapes’ and will be performing for Apples and Snakes in July.

​She is a fierce dog lover and a confessed caffeine addict.

Jacob Moses’ chapbook, …and the willow smiled, takes you on a spiritual journey. Many of the poems focus on elements of the occult. Subjects range from alchemy to wizardry. Kabbalah is a heavy influence in …and the willow smiled.

Each of these poems were written in April of 2019 as part of the National Poetry Writing Month 30/30 Challenge. The aim was to write thirty poems in thirty days during the month of April. Jacob completed it in 20.

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Jacob Moses (AKA Jack M. Freedman) is a poet and spoken word artist from Staten Island, NY. His poetry has been published in 13 countries. These include USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, The Netherlands, Ukraine, South Africa, India, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Thailand, and Singapore. Previously published books include Serotonin Seas (Infinity Publishing, 2005), and Tobias (JMF Publications, 2016).

Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

I’m a young girl of 16, who’s written a book named Soul Spoken. I can be the girl next door and the most non-fitted person of the millennium and everything in between

Whatever I see, hear, feel and believe is that I write. Not everything I write is something I’ve gone through myself, many of them are memoirs of real life stories of my friends.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
Nothing unique at all. I will write whatever I feel, wherever I am and whenever I feel like I want to

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
My book’s name is Soul Spoken.
The core of idea is that teenagers, as a whole, are misinterpreted and incorrectly put up in literature. I want to clear that.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
I don’t want to play favorites, especially since I know how much it takes to create a piece of writing.

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
I like to read most genres of books. I don’t have any favorites, I’ve loved whatever I’ve read, except a couple of books.

What are you reading now?
‘The Feast Of Roses’ by Indu Sunderesan

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
I like listening to music, dancing, singing among others. Sometimes, I do write music and compose

Are you working on a current project?
I’m currently working on my second book. I do have many more ideas, and the speed of my writing is really slow compared to the speed of idea generation.

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A teenager is usually interpreted as a confused adult or an overgrown child and this misinterpretation needs to be cleared. Teenage is a completely different phase of life, the intermediate between the other two and a teenager is a different kind of individual.

Soul Spoken is a teenager’s view on the world and its constituents. After all, the world hasn’t seen how a teenager has seen it.

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Chaitali Nath was born in 2002 in Kolkata in a doctor’s family. She is a student of Delhi Public School, Siliguri. She loves sincerity, punctuality, honesty and simplicity in life. She likes reading, listening to music, study of religions, nature and tries to find beauty in whatever life has to offer.

Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.

I have always been fan of reading stories from my childhood, born and brought up in Bengali family, I have followed Tagore’s work. After reading lots of different kind of stories, I wished to create something of my own. I started penning down few thoughts. So the characters of the books have inspired me to be a writer today.

Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
I always make an outline to create my characters, I have a sketch to define before I start my first chapter.

Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
The book ‘I Still Love You’ is a combination of love, sarcasm and a decent message for the readers. Some people are very good at making new decisions, Armaan is one of them. Being a son of a celebrity industrialist, everything was at his doorstep. Still he wants to pursue his dreams for satisfaction and success. Indu, a common girl from Charanpur village is struggling to create her own existence as a doctor in spite of her messed up life. Difficulties have engulfed her situation and being a girl from an under-privileged family, she herself needs to modify her decisions to be the one
outstanding. The story starts when they meet, when their world comes closer. What will happen? That’s what ‘I Still Love You’ will portray.

Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
My top 3 authors are Paulo Coelho for his positivity throughout his books and Agatha Christie for her thrilling sensation and Nicholas Sparks for his creative romanticism.

Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
Any fiction, My favourite book is ‘A message in a bottle’ by Nicholas Sparks.

What are you reading now?
Into the Water by Paula Hawkins.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
I like to paint, from childhood I have been painting. So, I like to color my thoughts through my painting.

Are you working on a current project?
Yes, I am coming up with new project which will be based on Kolkata.

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