My New Poem “The Ebb And Flow Of Earth” Now On Hotel Masticadores

The Ebb And Flow Of Earth swirling in a fluid motionshe winks sheepishly at me from cobalt skiesfloating swans like tandem ballerinasbehind a willowy cloud, she hidesshe burst forth her radiance where she resides monarch caterpillars nibbleon tall milkweed, where bite-size eggswere laid by gentle maidensorange, slight, wings fly to amaze, and delightthe most complex […]

Thank You, Karima! Another Amazing Review On Amazon!

And the wonderful reviews keep on coming! Thank you, Karima Hoisan for another stellar and detailed review of my book, and thanks to everyone for continuing to support me and my first book of poetry. Please see the blog post below for the complete review.

My New Poem “A Gift” Now Live At Chewers And Masticadores

A Gift I peel the night air off the fibers of my dress. His smells crack like paint on an old canvas. A rare gift from Barbados. His words travel up my spine with child-like anticipation. A gift, Hand-picked Sea Island cotton, his voice like the imposing breath of the cypress. Mementos of time-worn […]

Amazing Reviews! Thank You Chyrel Jackson!

Wow! Just, Wow! I am so grateful for the loving community of supporters that we have, and this is just the latest example. Chyrel Jackson has written an amazing review, and there are several more on Amazon’s review page for “One Petal At A Time.” Here’s the full review: Our Generation’s Harper Lee!!! One Petal […]

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 […]

Book Launch Sunday, April 28! Also, A Beautiful Review Posted By Munmun (Alvina) Sumanta!

Amazing News! My official book launch will be on Sunday, April 28 at 2:00pm EST/8:00pm CET! Please email admin@prolificpulse.com to register or if you have any questions (above graphic by Prolific Pulse) Here is the review in its entirety, written by Munmun (Alvina) Sumanta, which was also posted to Amazon India – please go to […]

Beautiful Review Of “One Petal At A Time” By Myriam DesCendres

My good friend, Myriam DesCendres, has written a beautiful review of my book, “One Petal At A Time” and it’s currently posted on MasticadoresUSA. Thank you so much, Myriam and Barbara!

“Praying Mantis” Now Live At Hotel Masticadores

Praying Mantis Some days, I unfasten the red and white box beneath the ruffles of my lover’s bed. Like the elusive breath of a monarch, a hit of new life. She spreads her moist and crinkly wings after hatching in her identifiable way. She must be patient and wait for delicate wings to dry while […]

Finally! Pick Up “One Petal At A Time” At Amazon, Already A Top New Release!

You can FINALLY pick up your paperback copy of “One Petal At A Time,” already a Top New Release and Bestseller, at Amazon! See Dr. Claudia Black’s Endorsement of My Book Below Expressed with such raw emotion and honesty, this is an incredibly powerful book for any reader, but if you grew up in a […]