I love new and different ways of writing so I was totally intrigued with Jan’s newest book of poetry. I really liked his last book Cruel Summer and his main character Michael Daniels. How cool is it that Jan has written this book as his character, Michael Daniels? Talk about putting yourself in someone else’s … Continue reading Postcards From Beyond Reality by Bernard Jan
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Egg Shaped Ball by Laura DiNovis Berry
If you had told me that I would read a book of poetry about girls rugby I would have scoffed! I am not particularly a sportsperson. But I was amazed at how well this poetry book was written and how much I enjoyed it. In the world of sports, it is so different for girls … Continue reading Egg Shaped Ball by Laura DiNovis Berry
By The Light Of A Neon Moon edited by Janet Lowery
Wow! A poetry book about Honky Tonks and Dance Halls, who would have thought but then again I am a fan of Cowboy poetry. This collection of poems; by writers that include a poet laureate, a librarian and a middle school English teacher, works. Each one seems to take you on a journey, some sad … Continue reading By The Light Of A Neon Moon edited by Janet Lowery
No Evil Is Wide by Randall Watson
This is a fascinating read. Randall Watson is an award winning author and one of these awards was for Petals, which received the prize in the novella category from the 2006/07 Quarterly West. This book is the revised version of Petals. The poetry of this book is astounding. It reads like a glorious symphony … Continue reading No Evil Is Wide by Randall Watson
The Flourishing of Floralie Laurel by Fiadhnait Moser
Moser has written a beautiful book about a young girl’s coming of age in England and France. Floralie is 11 years old and living with her older brother in England. They are supported by their paternal grandmother who owns a private orphanage where she insures that children behave properly. In addition to the financial support … Continue reading The Flourishing of Floralie Laurel by Fiadhnait Moser
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