Prolific Pulse Press Podcast
By Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld
Prolific Pulse Press PodcastApr 27, 2021
Poet Talk with Wil Michael Wrenn
I sat down with Wil Michael Wrenn, author of several poetry books, the latest being Desiderium (Longing).
Get to know Wil with me.
Pick up his book at ProlificPulse.com
Poet Talk with Aariona Harris - author of "Loss X Mental Illness"
Aariona Harris met with Prolific Pulse Press LLC recently and we discussed her debut Poetry Book "Loss X Mental Illness" recently released on Amazon and other online stores. Sit back and listen to this talented poet as she shares her story.
Book Launch for Elizabeth O Ogunmodede's "The Beauty of Words"
On May 4, 2024 we gathered together to celebrate the launch of "The Beauty of Words" by Elizabeth O Ogunmodede. Learn more about Miss Ogunmodede, a 16-year-old prolific poet: https://www.prolificpulse.com/elizabethogunmodede
One Petal at a Time by Joni Caggiano Book Launch
Prolific Pulse Joni Karen Caggiano Page
We had a wonderful time at the Book Launch for Joni Karen Caggiano's best seller "One Petal at a Time." Have a listen.
Poet Talk with Joni Karen Caggiano
I met with Joni to talk about the story behind her upcoming poetry book and she shared her heartfelt poetry. Have a listen.
Joni Karen Caggiano is a true luminary in the realm of literature. Joni's poetic prowess, coupled with her keen eye for photography, has garnered international acclaim, making her a cherished figure in the literary community.
Joni's accomplishments are nothing short of extraordinary. As a 2022 Pushcart Nominee for her stirring poem, "Old News is Not Old News," published by The Short of It Publishing, she has captivated audiences with her evocative words and profound insights. Her talent extends beyond her own works; she had the privilege of penning the Foreword for the Best Seller, "I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark," by the esteemed Michelle Ayon Navajas.
Her contributions to the literary landscape are as diverse as they are impactful. From winning Publication of the Month on SpillWords Press NYC to being crowned Co-Winner of Socialite of the Year for both 2023 and 2024, Joni's influence resonates far and wide. Her collaborative spirit shines through as a Co-Author of two #1 Amazon Bestselling books, "Hidden In Childhood" and "Wounds I Healed," as well as her inclusion in seven additional Poetry Anthologies.
Joni's dedication to her craft is further exemplified by her forthcoming book of poetry, "One Petal at a Time," set to be released on April 5th. This collection promises to be a profound exploration of the human experience, inviting readers to delve deep into the beauty and complexity of life.
Beyond her literary endeavors, Joni's commitment to advocacy and healing is truly commendable. As a retired nurse, ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics) survivor, and environmental advocate, she embodies resilience and compassion in all facets of her life.
We invite you to join us in celebrating Joni's remarkable achievements and eagerly anticipate the release of "One Petal at a Time." Prepare to be moved, inspired, and uplifted by Joni's soul-stirring poetry.
Follow Joni:
Twitter: @theinnerchild1
Instagram: @jonicaggiano
Stay tuned for the upcoming link for One Petal at a Time on ProlificPulse.com
Artist & Poet Talk with Francisco Bravo Cabrera
🎨✨ Dive into the mesmerizing world of Francisco Bravo Cabrera, also known as Bodo Vespaciano! 🌟 🎓 A graduate of Miami’s Florida International University, Francisco has been conquering the art scene since 1998 with his innovative blend of "JaZzArt" and "Surreal-Expressionism." 🌍 From the bustling streets of New York to the vibrant shores of Miami, and even the enchanting cities of Istanbul and Barcelona, Francisco's masterpieces have captivated audiences worldwide! 🎶 His canvases sing with the harmony of musical instruments intertwined with ethereal bodies, inviting you into his realms of jazz and fantasy. 🌟 But it's not just about the art – Francisco's mission is to spread a message of hope, peace, and unity through his paintings, touching hearts and inspiring minds. 📚 And mark your calendars! Francisco has graciously donated his talent to illustrate the cover of "One Petal at a Time" by Joni Caggiano, coming your way on April 5th! 🌸 💬 As Francisco himself says, "One must be true to oneself. I am a painter of my day, giving spirituality to my work. Talent is the result of hard work, but art is a gift from God, and to God goes the glory." 🙌 🔗 Connect with Francisco and explore his breathtaking creations at paintinginvalencia.com. Don't miss out on this journey of artistry and soul-stirring expression! 🎨✨
Book Launch: Soon to Be Banned Beat Poetry by Elliot M Rubin
We came together to celebrate this wonderful book of poetry, perhaps the best yet of Elliot M Rubin's vast collection.
About the Book:
Access your copy Dive into the rebellious and thought-provoking world of 'Soon to Be Banned Beat Poems' by Elliot M. Rubin. This upcoming release takes readers on a captivating journey through the raw and unfiltered expressions of beat poetry. Rubin's collection, filled with vibrant verses and poignant prose, captures the essence of the Beat Generation, pushing boundaries and challenging societal norms. With themes ranging from existential pondering to passionate manifestos, each poem in this collection serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of counterculture. Brace yourself for a literary experience that transcends convention and invites readers to explore the depths of self-discovery and societal critique. 'Soon to Be Banned Beat Poems' is not just a collection of verses; it's a rebellious ode to the enduring power of poetic expression in the face of societal constraints.
Poet Talk with Michael Poage
Michael Poage Michael Poage was born in Virginia. He has published fifteen books of poetry, most recently, WHY THE WILL TO PUNISH?, Spartan Press, December, 2023. He served as the Poet-in-Residence at Dzemal Bijedic University in Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina, 2017-18 and received a Fellowship to virtually teach English language and literature at Walailak University in southern Thailand, 2021-22. He also teaches English to international students at Wichita State University and lives with his wife, the writer, scholar, and activist, Dr. Gretchen Eick in Wichita, Kansas.
Poet Talk with Elliot Rubin
Tune in to this lively conversation with Elliot M. Rubin, author of "Show Me the Banksy" now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other online stores. Official Release date: July 28, 2023 Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Y8FVtV Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/show-me-the-banksy-elliot-m-rubin/1143796262
Book Launch of Sarfraz Ahmed's "The Ramblings of a Romantic Poet"
Featuring Sarfraz Ahmed with his latest release "The Ramblings of a Romantic Poet"
About Sarfraz: Sarfraz Ahmed is a UK writer and poet. His published books include poetry debut Eighty-Four Pins – Poetry Collection (June 2020) and My Teachers an Alien! (November 2020). Two Hearts – A Journey into Heartfelt Poetry (February 2021) with Annette Tarpley and Stab the Pomegranate – Collective Poetry (August 2021). In February 2022, he released Eighty-Four Pins – Poetry Collection (Second Edition). And now we celebrate the launch of The Ramblings of a Romantic Poet (McKinley Publishing Hub).
Welcoming Special Guests Brandi Begin and elliot m. rubin
About Brandi: Brandi Begin is an elementary school teacher in the United States with an avid passion for poetry. As someone who has struggled with mental health, she finds writing to be a powerful outlet in processing various challenges. She began sharing her poetry with a goal to inspire, motivate, and provide hope to others. Some topics she has written about include mental health, love, societal issues, and more. Her work has been included in several published anthologies and virtual magazines. In her free time she enjoys traveling with her husband, running, and spending time with loved ones. Her poems can be found on her Instagram, BBeginPoetry.
About Elliot: elliot m. rubin is a New Jersey poet who has published over thirty books of poems, facilitates two Zoom poetry critique groups, posts daily on Instagram and has over 10,000 poets following him. He also won first place in the Poets Corner Poetry Contest and has had poems published in assorted anthologies.
Poetry Meets Music featuring Bill Cushing and Chuck Corbisiero
Nearly 50 years ago, Chuck Corbisiero and Bill Cushing grew up across the street from each other. Now the two have gotten together to present a show consisting of Bill’s poetry and Chuck’s musical musings. The two reconnected at the end of 2015 when Bill presented a reading commemorating his publication in an anthology called Stories of Music. Now their mutual love of music has brought them together to offer a unique look at the world through the marriage of music and writing that the two have called “Notes and Letters.” Bill, an MFA graduate from Goddard College in Vermont, has lived in the Los Angeles area for 20 years and teaches English at area community colleges, has been publishing professionally since 1987 and began poetry as a serious avocation two years later. Chuck, a guitarist who plays Jazz, Blues, Brazilian and various other musical genres, earned his B.F.A. in Musical Performance and Arranging at the City University of New York - The City College during Gil Evans' tenure as Artist in Residence from 1982 to 1983, also plays stand-up bass and worked as Eddy Arnold's guitarist until 1992. He moved to the area in 1991when he began his family. Now their mutual love of music has brought them together to offer a unique look at the world through the marriage of music and writing called “Notes and Letters.” Last March, the two performed during the open mic segment of the Second Sunday Poetry Series held at the Studio Theatre in Los Angeles. Based on that, they have secured their first stand-alone show, which will be held at the Bolton Hall Museum on the afternoon of Sunday, July 24 and is being sponsored by the Village Poets of Sunland; Tujunga. Back together again—for the first time, and available “We’d actually like to put on some events before that date,” Bill said, noting that although they are working on several promotional ideas and projects, there is no hard-and-fast schedule they have to meet. “We are playing it by ear—much like we do our own presentation. We aren’t locked into any solidly rigid structure, and even the performances are ‘informal’ to a great degree, which is by design.” The two have culled together poems that touch on topics as varied as nature, the city, religion, Peru, and Puerto Rico as well as music itself. Two items on their to-do list already completed are the publication of a short chapbook of the material to be used and the opening of a Facebook page dedicated to posting information as well as prior performances. Both items are similarly named “Notes and Letters.” The book is available online through either Amazon or Lulu Publishing.
Poet Talk with Wil Michael Wrenn About his Latest Poetry Book Release "Fog"
This book is about losing loved ones and the world of imagination and experience surrounding that, and it is dedicated to those who have passed over, in the hope and belief that souls never die … and love never dies. Wil Michael Wrenn is a poet/songwriter who lives in rural north Mississippi. He has an MFA from Lindenwood University and is a songwriter/publisher member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP). His work has appeared in numerous journals, magazines, and anthologies, and he has published three books of poems, the most recent two having been published by Silver Bow Publishing, BC, Canada. Fog can be found by going to prolificpulse,com where links can be found.
Poet Talk with Mouna Saquaque
"Mouna Saquaque is the bestselling author of the book "Who Am I? Where Am I?: From a Human Perspective" and a spiritual seeker who has always been driven by existential questions. With a deep commitment to finding the answers to life's big questions, Mouna has translated her understandings into writings and meditations on life from a human perspective: She believes that the key to a fulfilling life is finding peace of mind and that this is only possible through self-knowledge and a balance between making things happen and letting things happen. In her upcoming book "Back to Love & Beauty", she explores the theme of love and spirituality through a collection of 16 poems and illustrations done by herself. Mouna's work is a testament to the power of introspection and a reminder that we all can connect with ourselves and the world around us on a deeper level." Mouna Saquaque Bestselling Author and Advocate for Human Love, Dignity, and Greatness "If I had to personify good company, Then these poems would be my sanctuary. In moments when rationality needs beauty, Those times, art expressions, take you there instantly. With all my expression of Love." Mouna Saquaque https://www.mounasaquaque.com/
Writer Talk with Steve Fox
https://stevefoxwrites.com/I met with Steve Fox to talk about his excellent short story collection "Sometimes Creek." Watch and Listen to this amazing writer. You can find his book on his website or on online stores.
Poet Talk with David Romanda
https://bluecedarpress.com/product/wh... https://amzn.to/3ZQtHXd David Romanda's Why Does She Always Talk About Her Husband? is minimalist poetry at its finest-quick, punchy, and deceptively spare. Romanda stands on the shoulders of modern greats, such as Raymond Carver, Charles Bukowski, and Charles Simic, adding his own offbeat, rebel playfulness, exploring topics such as love, loneliness, sickness, and joy. These are poems that beg to be read aloud and shared with others. Readers will recognize themselves in his clever observations and smile or even laugh out loud.
Rebecca N. Herz talks about her book "Homecoming"
Thank you for listening to this podcast with Rebecca N. Harz. You can find all her links by going to this link: https://linktr.ee/rebeccaherzAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRHJTW92?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_3JYEEFRQDW4RWJVZK3NQWants an autographed copy of Homecoming? Send an email to homecomingpoet@gmail.com and Rebecca will be glad to send you a copy. As always, it is a pleasure to interview for Prolific Pulse Press LLC where we take our poets and other writers seriously. Blessings and Peace, Lisa
Book Launch for Richard Fireman's debut poetry book: "Constellations"
Welcome to the Book Launch for Richard Fireman's debut poetry book "Constellations." Sit back and enjoy these beautiful presentations by esteemed poets. To purchase a copy of "Constellations" go to https://www.prolificpulse.com/richard... to access online stores.
Thank you to the following folks who read selected poems for this event: elliot m rubin is an exciting american poet who has been in numerous anthologies and books of poems. His free verse style of writing is refreshing and easily understood. You can find him on https://www.instagram.com/elliot_m_ru...
Sherry Reiter, PhD, Director of the Creative “Righting” Center, Co-Author of Writing Away the Demons: Stories of creative Coping Through Transformative Writing; https://thecreativerightingcenter.com...
Carol Johns, recently retired teacher of English, taught juniors and seniors for the Marine Academy of Science and Technology for 27 years. As the school’s basic focus is math and science, Carol worked arduously to include challenging literature and art into the curriculum. In 2019, she lost her husband of 45 years, and works diligently to keep her adult children close. In retirement, she hopes to pursue some creative goals, such as drawing, oil painting, writing, but it seems that cooking is the art form with the most magnetic sway. She is also an amateur gardener and furniture refinisher. Carol avidly reads medical and nutritional literature and serves as an effective and accurate advisor to her friends and family on health issues. Carol lives in Long Branch with her adult daughter and 4 cats, and yes, it is possible that they are both crazy cat women.
Dona McCormack is a writer and editor based in Ohio, where she lives with and loves her Michael and many non-human children. You can find her on Instagram: @donasbooks or @itcomesdowntochance
Perie Longo, PhD Santa Barbara, CA Poet Laureate Emerita Author of Baggage Claim https://www.perielongo.com/bio.html
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Poet Talk with Richard Fireman
What a wonderful talk with Richard Fireman as he read his poems and told us about his poetic life. There are even some personal tidbits. Constellations is slated to arrive online in December 2022 Check in at prolificpulse.com for updates.
Author Talk With Reggie Jarrell
Reggie Jarrell currently is an instructor of communication at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas. His professional education experience includes teaching at St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa; Southern University - New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana; and Alcorn State University, Lorman, Mississippi; as well as adjunct positions at two Iowa and Illinois community colleges. His legal experience includes work as an assistant public defender, Rock Island County and staff attorney, Prairie State Legal Services both in Rock Island, Illinois. His communications experience includes but is not limited to the following: television production staff, Family Radio, Oakland, California; newspaper staff reporter, The Moline Publishing Company, Moline, Illinois; and television news reporter, WHO-TV, Des Moines, Iowa. He has also worked as a janitor and shoe salesperson. His ministry experience includes serving as interim pastor, Progressive Baptist Church, Davenport, Iowa.
Jarrell has earned Doctor of Ministry and Master of Divinity degrees from the Berkeley School of Theology (formerly the American Baptist Seminary of the West) Berkeley, California; Juris Doctor degree, University of Iowa College of Law, Iowa City, Iowa; Master of Science degree, Mass Communication and Journalism, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa; and a Bachelor of Arts degree, Communication, The American University, Washington, D.C.
Jarrell and his wife, Canetha, live in Wichita, Kansas, and they have three adult children and six grandchildren. His hobbies include creative writing, having previously published a memoir, “31 Days (Nights),” and a children’s book, “Wings.” His other interests includes theater, film, guitar, and travel. Dogs are his favorite animal and the family pet is a small Yorkie/Poodle mix.
You can learn more about 31 Days (Nights) and purchase your copy here: https://bluecedarpress.com/product/31-daysnights/
Poet Talk with Nicole Bethune
Poet, Ceramic Artist & Yoga Teacher
nicolebethunewinters.com
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Poet Talk with Steve Anc
Poet Talk with Kathrine Yets
Poet Talk with Ambika Devi
To access all of Ambika Devi's books and information go to: https://ambikadevi.com/
Poet Talk with Elaine Sexton
Poet Talk with Kika Man
Poet Talk with Chris Abbate
Author Talk with Tiffany Kouadio
It was such a delight to meet with Tiffany Kouadio to discuss her lovely children's book "Dear Little Brown Skin Girl"
ABOUT Little Brown Skin Girl
"Our little girls have a vast, complex world ahead of them. They need to be reminded of their value every day. This book is a little reminder that our girls, no matter what color, are special and their future is bright. This is more than just a story, this is reality."
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Prolific Writers Discussion About "Twisted Trees, Analogous to Life"
David Martin of Fine Lines Literary Journal
Nanci Arvizu of the Garden of Neuro Institute and Nanci Arvizu .com
Zaneta Varnado Johns of Zan Expressions, who also has published her new poetry collection "After the Rainbow: Golden Poems" among her other wonderful works, all available on her website
Jill Sharon Kimmelman recent author of You Are the Poem
Lisa Tomey of Prolific Pulse Press LLC
Offer a lively discussion about the concept of the Twisted Tree as used analogous to writing.
Poet Talk with Walter Stephen Geeding
Walter Stephen Geeding comes from a family of law-enforcement professionals. His father – was FBI; his great-grandfather - former City Marshall of Lanagan in McDonald County; his nephew - a detective in Newton County, MO, is now an instructor of criminology. 1999 through 2006 saw Steve serving McDonald County, Missouri as Elected Prosecutor. In 2007 he opened his solo law firm, W. Stephen Geeding, Attorney at Law, LLC. Steve was born in Washington D.C., but raised in southwestern MO, where his people and his roots are. He attended Missouri Southern State College, before going on to receive his Juris Doctorate in 1996. Steve is former president of Newton/McDonald County Bar Association, the River shares Committee, CRP Committee and Adult, Juvenile, and Family Drug Court. Currently, Steve is a member of Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Missouri Family Law List Serve, a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and the North America Hunting Club.
Steve has resided in McDonald County for the last 33 years with his wife Linda. Their blended family has 6 children and 14 grandchildren. He has written and published a trilogy of fantasy and time travel, with a creational theme, based around actual events happening on Earth today. He has published a small book of Christmas poems and short stories. Steve is editing a fifth book, set in 1822 New Mexico, the first in a new fictional series of time travel, is working on the second book in that series, and is attempting to format a full volume of poetry amassed over the last thirty plus years. He has also finished a children’s book, which is currently being illustrated.
Steve’s logo is the word Solitaire, in his words “a diamond in the rough.” Why Solitaire you might ask and his reply would be: Solitaire is my life, my logo. It is best explained by this: Born in Washington DC to an FBI agent, I moved back home to Missouri at an early age, grew up, married, more than once, raised my kids and bought a place on the river I named Solitaire. It has kept me sane and is truly my diamond in the rough.
Writer's Talk with Warren Ashworth & Susan Kander with Special Guest Michael Poage
We have shifted gears at the PPPP and let a couple of phenomenal writers into the mix. After all, there is one poem in this book "We the House."
About the book:
Mrs. Peale has been dead for 38 years and Ambleside is a new Italianate house on the Kansas prairie when her existential yelp sparks the beginning of an unforgettable relationship. We, the House begins in 1878 in a frontier town on the Kansas prairie where a battered Civil War Union veteran builds his new wife her dream house, an Italianate glory she names Ambleside. Soon an early American portrait of Mrs. Simon Peale arrives from Hartford, Connecticut to dignify the dining room wall. When the portrait’s existential yelp causes house and painting to discover each other, Ambleside is a perfect ‘tabula rasa,’ almost literally born yesterday, and Mrs. Peale a devastated young widow, a starchy professor of Latin, who has been dead since 1841. Together, through the lives and generations of ‘their’ family, this disarming odd couple witness and try to comprehend the panorama of American social history–from women’s suffrage, three wars, the ice box, photography, and the invention of the twoby-four, to indoor plumbing and electrification, the Dust Bowl, the Depression, and Dachau, foxglove, the Love That Dare Not Speak its Name, the song of the catbird, and Little Women. Over the decades, a most unusual love develops between them and quietly deepens, until one day in 2010 an art historian from New York happens to see the portrait of Mrs. Peale and, abruptly, everything changes.
About the Authors https://wethehousebook.com/about-the-authors/
More information is at available at www.WeTheHouseBook.com
Jill Sharon Kimmelman talks about her new poetry book You Are the Poem
Jill Sharon Kimmelman is our guest for this episode of the Prolific Pulse Poetry Podcast. We will celebrate the release of Jill's new and first book of poetry You Are the Poem.
Following are the links for Jill's Book Launch and Web presence.
Prolific Pulse Press LLC Author Page which includes Social Links
Poet Talk with Andrea Carter Brown
Andrea Carter Brown website and book September 12
Garden of Neuro A women's meta network collective of wisdom keepers and seekers. Women Led. #SafeandBraveSpaceAndrea Carter Brown is a former resident of downtown Manhattan. On the morning of the attacks, she fled her apartment a block away from the World Trade Center amidst the destruction, not knowing if or when she would ever return. In September 12, published by Word Works Books, Brown shares her eyewitness account of the day that changed history and its tragic aftermath.
In the words of New York’s poet laureate Alicia Ostriker, September 12 witnesses “how the experience lives on and on, through shock and terror, through the kindness of strangers, through the heart of a beloved, through grief and elegy, through normality that will never again be normal." Poems from the book have been recognized by the James Dickey Prize, the River Styx International Poetry Prize, the National Poet Hunt from The MacGuffin, Split This Rock, NPR, and the Library of Congress Online Guide to the Poetry of 9/11.
Mic Drop- The Ink Well by Lisa Tomey
Music by tobylane from Pixabay "The Future Bass-5024"
Coffee Table Talk with Sandra Beckwith - Book Marketing
Sandra Beckwith is an author and national award-winning former publicist who now teaches authors how to save thousands of dollars by doing their own publicity, promotion, and marketing. You might have seen her on “The Montel Williams Show,” or “CBS This Morning,” or read about her in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, or USA Today. Feedspot has ranked her website, BuildBookBuzz.com, as # 7 among thousands of book marketing blogs globally; it has also been named a top website for authors and writers seven other times. Learn more and subscribe to her free weekly book marketing newsletter at https://buildbookbuzz.com
https://muckrack.com/sandra-beckwith/articles
Knowing your audience: https://buildbookbuzz.com/formula-for-more-book-sales/
Book marketing without social media: http://bit.ly/3nVJ2ln
Creating a media list: https://buildbookbuzz.com/how-to-build-a-killer-book-publicity-media-list/
Book signings: https://buildbookbuzz.com/how-to-sell-out-at-a-book-signing-without-being-a-celebrity/
https://buildbookbuzz.com/marketingplan
https://buildbookbuzz.com/5-ways-to-promote-your-book-long-after-the-launch/
Poet Talk with Bingz Huang by Lisa Tomey
Bingz Huang is a Gentleness Ambassador, and she spreads the message of practicing gentleness through her published books, articles on Medium, intuitive dance videos, and facilitating intuitive healing for fellow sensitive solopreneurs. She lives in sunny Singapore with her young family of 3 young boys.
www.bingzhuanghealer.com
https://medium.com/gentleness-ambassadors
Mic Drop - Love of Self by Lisa Tomey
A poem inspired by Carla Cherry's book Stardust and Skin
Poet Talk featuring Julie Sellers with Lisa Tomey
Julie Sellers is an Associate Professor of Spanish at Benedictine College in Atchison, KS. Author of three academic books, her creative prose and poetry has appeared in Cagibi, Eastern Iowa Review, Wanderlust, and Kansas Time + Place. Kansas Author’s Club 2020 Prose Writer of the Year, she is a lifelong fan of Anne of Green Gables.
Blue Cedar Press: Kindred Verse: Poems Inspired by Anne of Green Gables, by award-winning author Julie A. Sellers. Sellers’s book resonates deeply with many as it was inspired by Lucy Maud Montgomery’s 1908 novel, Anne of Green Gables. Kindred Verse is available for online purchase through bluecedarpress.com/shop/.
Sellers was named the 2020 Prose Writer of the Year by the Kansas Authors Club and is excited to have her poetry recognized as well.
Sellers explains her affinity with Annie in the book’s preface, saying, “Like Anne, I was often deemed impractical or scatterbrained, and my literary aspirations were mocked. But with Anne, I now knew I was not alone. If Anne existed and continued to exist in print after all those years, others must have identified with her, too, I reasoned, and I knew exactly who those people were: my kindred spirits. If a piece of literature could so succinctly portray who we were, then I, too, intended to share my own writing with the world.”
Elizabeth Rollins Epperly, Professor Emerita and founder of the L.M. Montgomery Institute at the University of Prince Edward Island, said the poems are transformative and illustrate why the novel is a classic.
“Julie Sellers shares a lifetime reader’s pilgrimage to real and imagined places and moments, reflecting on her younger selves,” Epperly said. “Wise and gently playful, these beautiful pieces also celebrate a timeless nostalgia.”
Sellers and the publisher collaborated with Jay Wallace, assistant professor in Benedictine College’s Department of Art & Architecture, on the book design. “Jay understood my vision perfectly,” Sellers said. “He captured the sensibilities of the pieces in the book and cover design and brought them to life.”
Sellers is holding readings for interested groups. For more information, follow the author
at https://www.facebook.com/julieasellersauthor.
Poet Talk with Cassa Bassa by Lisa Tomey
Bio:
China born Australian Poet Jia-Li Yang (Cassa Bassa) works with the disadvantaged people in the community which gives her a special insight into those that suffer. She is constantly inspired by their resilience and strength. An inquisitive writer that was a bit of a misfit as a child, she has blossomed into her writing.
Publications:
Cassa’s poetry has been published in:
· The Australian Poetry Journal Volume 8
· The Poets Symphony published by Raw Earth Ink
· Creation and The Cosmos published by Raw Earth Ink
· Heart Beats published by Prolific Pulse
Interested in reading more about Cassa’s work:
· https://flickerofthoughts.com
· Instagram @cassa_bassa
Poet Talk with Chyrel J. Jackson and Lyris D. Wallace
From Amazon: "Two sisters and authors are back with their follow-up sequel Mirrored Images. This is where their story in Different Sides of the Same Coin left off. In this poetic adaptation Chyrel J. Jackson and Lyris D. Wallace attempt to navigate the pouring rains of life conditions as they tell their tale in poetic contemporary modern verse reflecting on present day social and political events facing the Black community. In this heartrending collection of poems, the sisters further deal with life as it unfolds as they try to arrive to a collective center of peace and understanding. Mirrored Images is a written meditation about people’s sometimes darker actions and motives. We journey with these ladies as they honestly tackle racism, frayed familial dynamics and embracing a sister bond that has proven to be impenetrable. This time around Blues is the preferred backdrop of their gripping tale. Prepare to be wowed beyond expectation as these writings and poems deliver more of everything you loved in book one while remaining authentically true to their soulful and riveting narrative as Black women. Where their first collection of Black Expression revisited Harlem Renaissance and cashed with 2018-2019 social unrest. In Mirrored Images they rip the bandages off human life experience and force you to see what most are happier pretending just does not exist at all. Spoken word is back and these literary writers take social conflict and unrest to brand-new unchartered heights."
Chyrel J. Jackson and Lyris D. Wallace are avid lovers, readers and writers of African American Literature. They grew up in a Southern Suburb of Chicago, IL. Country Club Hills. As young girls they read Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys, and Judy Blume novels. College was the real scholastic awakening introducing these two Literary Enthusiasts to the Literary works of their great ancestors: James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, Nikki Giovanni and Sonia Sanchez. These writers influenced Chyrel and Lyris. It only makes sense that they would now be writing in the Spirit of these ancestors. Giving a voice to social issues that plague our modern time.
They have written for much of their adult lives. Political Opinion Editorials, Book Reviews, Romance Novels, Television Show Treatments, Journaling, and Poetry are what these sisters enjoy writing best. When asked why they write? Their answer, they write for visibility. They want to be a voice for all those who feel they have something of value to say but aren’t capable of putting it in their own words.
Words surpass life, love and loss. Writers are born when life intersects with time and chance. You will always find them doing what they love reading, and writing. Writing, and telling stories is how they fulfill their divine purpose. You can’t ignore what is so visible and undeniable. Writing saved us at our lowest points in living. We hope to provide healing through our writing. We want to uplift others through their pain as writing has uplifted us and provided great healing in time of profound despair and hurt. Throughout the passage of time words remain.
Poet Talk with Robin Klammer - by Lisa Tomey
In a teeny tiny secluded town in Northern Ontario of Canada, Robin longs for the sunny days of normalcy before the Covid-19 era. Just this past long night of winter, (cue Game of Thrones theme music), she found herself in envy of the many birds who flew within sight of her kitchen window.
When Robin doesn't have her nose stuck in one of the many books she hoards, you'll often catch her daydreaming. About what; nobody knows. She loves animals and nature, except the bugs, though she understands they're part and parcel of the world at large.
One day, in the not too far future, she hopes to travel and have an acreage with goats, and maybe a donkey, but definitely cats and dogs and a parrot. Robin wears her heart on her sleeve, though she often scowls like an ogre. She hopes you'll understand this quirk.
In the meantime, she'll keep working on her writing projects and get some much needed, albeit macabre, humor out into the world as well. You can find more of Robin's writing on Medium.com
Book Review and Reading Carla M. Cherry's "Stardust and Skin"
Poet Talk with David Brower by Lisa Tomey
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcbrower/
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Poet Talk with Geza Tatrallyay by Lisa Tomey
Poet Talk with Larry Berger by Lisa Tomey
The Green Lantern a guide for achieving the American dream, Volume 2
Bio: Larry has been a working Poet since 1999. He appeared in the LA Spoken documentation and at festivals in Denver, Los Angeles and Rochester. He has written 9 books of original poetry and a Spoken word CD which sold out. He is best known as an "instant poet" hence the title of his book "Instant Poetry (Just add words!)" He has a chapbook version of "Entitlement: Instant Poetry (just add words!) volume 2" and "Word Dancing: instant poetry Just add words! volume three" is under consideration with a publisher. He also works as a Laugher and Success Coach. He stated "I'm available for interviews. Lets chat! "
Poet's Coffee Table Talk - The Craft of Poetry
Tangles + Knots by Pratibha Savani - Book Review
Interview with David Martin, Founder of Fine Lines Literary Journal
I had the pleasure of interviewing David Martin, Founder of Fine Lines Literary Journal. Have a listen.
Poet Talk with Yumica P. Thompson by Lisa Tomey
Yumica P. Thompson, born and raised in Southeast Washington D.C. is the CEO of Prose Goals, LLC, author of More Than Just Poetry, Co-Author of upcoming book Soulful Affirmations with award-winning and best-selling author Cheryl Polote-Willamson, Vice President of 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization Friend Connection DC, Co-Host of Facebook live Meet the Author, parent advocate, and prayer warrior.
From a very young age, poetry lived in her. While taking classes at The University of the District of Columbia, she discovered unique consciousness with writing, wisdom, and time. Writing poetry helped her heal from past hurts. Wisdom gave her insight to move forward and overcome obstacles. Time continues to create room to mature her passions and purpose.
The poems, insight, self-reflection, and prayers in her debut book "More Than Just Poetry: Insight for Overcoming Obstacles" have been written purposefully and intentionally to help create an intimate space for healing, forgiveness, and a new perspective on love to make it easier to face your feelings and move past the obstacles of life experiences and trauma.
Personal experiences and world events inspire all subject matters and poems in her book.
Coffee Table Talk - Let's Talk About Poetry Groups and Hear Some Poetry
On our panel are:
Susan Brearley
Barbara Truncellito
Jill Sharon Kimmelman
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Prolific Pulse Press LLC is proud to be the presenter for this program.
Jena Schwartz