Posts tagged with ‘poetry’

  • Silver Dagger Book Tour/Giveaway: “Death Before Cremation” by Priyanka Singh

    By Ruth on August 11, 2019
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    Death Before Cremation by Priyanka Singh Genre: Poetry   A collection of poetry that deals with sad thoughts, incidents and memories. Talks about love, loss, grief, , loneliness and bad memories, possibly depression, guilt, suicidal tendencies, thoughts and self-worth. It also vaguely aims at understanding the whole process and stages of depression. Add to Goodreads Amazon * Notion Press   […]
  • Silver Dagger Book Tours: “The Poet of the Heart” by LaNona Walker Book Review/Giveaway

    By Ruth on June 30, 2019
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    The Poet of the Heart by LaNona Walker Genre: Poetry People can fade away, rose petals can be crushed and things can be lost, but at least you’ll remember how it was. The Poet of The Heart is a poetry collection that touches everything the heart can feel, hope for, cherish, and even regret. In a collection of poems ranging […]
  • This Day in History September 12, 1846

    By Ruth on September 12, 2014
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    I may have featured this fact before, but on this date in 1846, Robert and Elizabeth Browning eloped.  Elizabeth’s father didn’t like Robert.  So she sneaked out of the house.  She went back home for a week and kept the marriage secret. Then she ran off and never saw her father again. For more info: www.history.com/this-day-in-history/elizabeth-barrett-and-robert-browning-elope http://www.victorianweb.org/authors/ebb/ebbio1.html
  • This Day in History May 6, 1757

    By Ruth on May 6, 2014
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    I had never heard of this particular poet before, but this was quite an eventful day for him.  On this date in 1757, Christopher Smart was admitted into St. Luke’s Hospital for Lunatics in London.  He was taken there by his father-in-law, John Newberry.  It is quite possible that he was committed unfairly, possibly due to debts or reported “madness” […]
  • Beck Valley Books: “Twin Flames” Book Tour by Kanta Bosniak

    By Ruth on November 17, 2013
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    Kanta Bosniak is an author, artist, coach and interfaith minister with over 40 years experience an educator in Spiritual Growth and Guided Meditation.  “Almost all my books, the workshops that I facilitate, and the one-on-one work I do with individual clients incorporates creativity in the spiritual growth process. This is because positive thoughts need to go deeper than the intellectual […]
  • Poetry Month Celebration: "Don’t Frighten the Pansies" by Verna Cole Mitchell Book Review

    By Ruth on April 28, 2013
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    Book Synopsis  Poems in this collection will make you laugh and cry and reflect upon your own growing-up experiences. Most of all, you will be encouraged by reminders of God’s forever goodness and love. Verna Cole Mitchell is a poet, teacher, editor, and published author of poems and short stories. Don’t Frighten the Pansies, her first book of poetry, contains […]
  • "Listening to Africa" Tribute Books Blog Tour Book Review

    By Ruth on July 1, 2012
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    Listening to Africa’s Summary Poet Diana M. Raab travels to the heart of Africa with her family to experience the beauty and fascination of another world. During her safari, she observes the distress, the delight, and the dignity of the humans and animals who live there and parallels them with her own quest for health. Listening to Africa‘s Reviews “Diana M. […]