My good friend, Nigel Byng, generously recorded a lovely narration and provided some very extensive and kind commentary for “Worn Slap Out,” which was one of my publications of the month at Spillwords Press in 2024. Please refer to the embedded link below.
Category: Poetry Reading
Reading of Maggie Watson’s Poem, “Searching” from her New Book Wild Flower – by Joni
Maggie Watson is a domestic abuse survivor and a warrior. Her book “Wild Flower” is a strong and impactful collection of poetry about her travels to find herself. It is impossible to stop reading once you start this book. As a ACOA (Adult Child of Alcoholics) I found this book to be captivating, courageous, contemplative…
Kindle Sale, Book Anniversary, Barbara’s Review And A Reading Of “Cleansing” From “One Petal At A Time”
Cleansing silence is the tiptoeof a fairy as she slylybirths comfortyouthful dreamerwriting love notes to pixiesin beams the moon can sparesolace wrappedin prayer under coversphantom of shame circlesdisgrace like fireflieswithout flamesladybugs missing spotsand archaic tainted statueswith long-ago muted tongueswhile willows lamentso, plug your earsif puffed up, with mossfrom primal oaks if truth offendsboulders of disgrace…
Odin’s Maiden
Odin’s Maiden her feet anchor defiant and strongsharp edges of rock scream alongcliffs of fjord furrows ghostly paleodin’s shield maiden decrees to sail windswept red hair, her crown of loveblue gown drifts softly in tempest abovestill feeling his strength how she achesfor what she gives and what he takes standing proud, sword drawn she waitsquivers,…
Fantastic Promotional Videos Put Together By Francisco Bravo Cabrera!
Francisco Bravo Cabrera, aka Bodo Vespaciano, is so talented, and the video that he put together shows some of his many talents. In addition to the art that you may be familiar with, he’s also a talented musician, and the music that you hear in the video is his own composition! AND, did you know…
Book Launch Was A Success! Watch For Yourself
Thank you, Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld, Prolific Pulse Press, my publisher, for this amazing book launch, and thank you to everyone who attended. What a wonderful family we all have online! For those that couldn’t make it, you can watch it in its entirety below. Readings from: Zaneta Varnado Johns, Sarfraz Ahmed, Carolyn Bishop (Joni’s Daughter), Francisco…
My Beautiful Daughter Reading “Lonely Employment” From “One Petal At A Time”
I’m so grateful that my beautiful daughter took the time out of her very busy schedule (Vice President, mother of three and philanthropist) to record a few videos in support of my upcoming book, “One Petal At A Time,” which is only two days from release! Please watch the video and be sure to like…
My Beautiful Daughter Supporting “One Petal At A Time”!
I’m so grateful that my beautiful daughter took the time out of her very busy schedule (Vice President, mother of three and philanthropist) to record a few videos in support of my upcoming book, “One Petal At A Time,” which is only two days from preorder! Please watch the video and be sure to like…
Poetry Reading By Karima Hoisan, “Forks Of Ivy” From “One Petal At A Time”
My good friend, Second Life movie maker, extraordinary poet, and graphic artist, Karima Hoisan, recorded her poetry reading with some of my photography and put it together with her original music to create this feast for the senses. Please see the embedded video below to enjoy, but to get the best sound and experience, it’s…
My Interview With Prolific Pulse
My interview with Prolific Pulse and cover reveal are now live! Closed captions and the transcript are available for the hearing impaired. Thanks again to Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld not only for hosting and editing the interview but also for publishing my book – a truly multi-talented, kind and giving woman that I now call my friend!…
