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Poetry
11 Year Old Refugee by Bogdan Tiganov. see site. bogdantiganov@yahoo.co.uk. http://www.iuniverse.com/bookstore/book_detail.asp?isbn=0%2D595%2D17278%2D4
"11 Year Old Refugee is a wonderful collection of poetry addressing the issue of refugees. "

A Bard's Tale: A Collection of Poetry Inspired by Ireland and Her People by Justin R. Romine. www.justinromine.com. justin@justinromine.com. www.justinromine.com

A BITE OUT OF THE RAINBOW: A Mosaic of Erotic Verse by Robert W. Birch & Deeni Linton. 429 Grand Ridge Dr., Howard, OH 43028. birchbarks@aol.com. http://www.poetry-nut.com
"A collection of adult poems on love, lust and loss. The book is self-published by the senior author and is one of 6 poetry books he has written and published."

A Celebration of Recoveries by Jack Dukes. Wild Dove Publishing Co., 3320 Alderwood, Bellingham WA 98225. jacksarajane@msn.com.
"36 of the very finest poems by a 70-yo free spirit. Some are designed to offend, like Mean Cop, One God?, but each poem has its own page, so you can feel free to tear out what offends you. Want poetry that kicks you in your intellect? Worth thousands of times more than the $11.95, postpaid, free-will offering!"

A CollectionOf Poetry From The Mind,Body,Heart and Soul by Anjanette C. West. www.anjanettewest.com. poetry@anjanettewest.com. www.anjanettewest.com
"First Edition of Poetry That touches on subjects of Love, Hurt,Pain, and Encouragement. A Special section for Teens " A wake Up Call For Teens""

A PATIO OF POEMS by Francine L. Trevens. TnT Classic Books, 360 West 36, Suite 2NW, NY NY 10018. TnTClassics@aol.com. TnTClassicBooks.com
"Poems for those who do not generally like poetry. A range of works, mostly in traditional mode, but with contemporary perceptions. Humor and philosphy mix in this bouguet of verse."

A Poet's Perspective/A Collection of Inspirational Poems and the stories behind them by C. L. Threatt. 65 Twisted Oak Circle Odenville, AL 35120. CL3tt@windstream.net. www.Ahavapublishing.org

A TRAVELER'S TALE by DOUGLAS KEW. TRAFFORD PUBLISHING. tyra@trafford.com. www.trafford.com/robots/00-0218.html
"SPIRITUAL, ENIGMATIC, THOUGHT-PROVOKING, PROPHETIC. Newly published work by English author."

A Tribute To The Greatest by Patricia M. Simpkins. P. O. Box 582. P1822@earthlink.net.
"A Collection of poetry commemorating the "Champion of Boxing." Released year of 2000. First edition."

A Window Into the Soul of a Woman (Volume II) by Dana R. Jones. www.amazon.com. DanaTheArtist@verizon.net. www.DanaTheArtist.net
"What People Are Saying… “It keeps your interest, very well written. I would rate it higher than Jill Scott's book of poetry easily!” - Caramel Sensation, Alexandria, VA “Poetry about love and family. I bought it as a gift for my wife, thinking that the book was woman centered and that she would enjoy it. However, I picked it up and found it hard to put down. Thought provoking prose, but a pleasure and easy to read.” - Barry A Window Into the Soul of a Woman (Volumes I & II) masterfully written books expressing the love of the arts in various formats. Volume I - poetry & prose Volume II - poetry/prose, short stories/fiction, and photography/art These books take you on intended and unintended journeys while penetrating your senses through visuals and words of passion, truth, love, hope, inspiration and laughter. "

ALABAMA POETRY, THE WORDS OF MUSIC by DEBBY MAPLES. 2034 QUALLS ROAD FRISCO CITY, AL. 36445. damaples@frontiernet.net.
"IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BUY A COPY OF MY BOOK YOU CAN EMAIL ME OR WRITE TO ME VIA MAIL. THE COST IS $14.95 AND YOU CAN ALSO PURCHASE A COPY FROM BARNES & NOBLE, AMAZON, PUBLISH AMERICA, AND BOOKSTORES ON THE INTERNET. IT IS A BOOK OF POETRY THAT WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH, CRY, AND WONDER. THANK-YOU; DEBBY MAPLES"

ALABAMA POETRY, THE WORDS OF MUSIC by DEBBY MAPLES. 2034 QUALLS ROAD FRISCO CITY, AL. 36445. damaples@frontiernet.net. n/a
"YOU CAN FIND MY BOOK ON BARNES & NOBLE, AMAZON, PUBLISH AMERICA, AND MANY BOOKSTORES ON THE INTERNET INCLUDING HARVARD UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE ALSO IT IS FOUND IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES. "

ALABAMA POETRY, THE WORDS OF MUSIC PART II. by DEBBY MAPLES. damaples@frontiernet.net.

Also Born of the Fire by Patricia Ryan. Amazon.com. parysis@yahoo.com.

ALWAYS EXTOLLING A COLLECTION by Don Davison. Bookstore.nau.edu. Bookstore.nau.edu. Bookstore.nau.edu
""Your poetry evokes and evokes. You cover the full spectrum of life." "This is reflective poetry at its best!" "To your read poetry and to cry and laugh is to enjoy the depth of your message. Thank you." "

American Lyricon: A Poet Sings of America by Joel L. Young. Synergebooks, Flat Shoals Rd., King NC, 27021 . Joshua7786@aol.com. http://angelfire.lycos.com/poetry/joel_young
"Joel L. Young presents an award collection of poetry of the American spirit in these lyrical poems. Offering an emotional and stirring experience with music, history and hope. These poems inspire anyone who would call themselves an American. The collection has been nominated for a EPPIE for 2003. Young's poetry has been featured in Poeticvoices, AUTHORS UK, Pedestal Magazine, Wilmington Blues, and other zines on the net. Price for American Lyricon; 1st edition: $12.99 including shipping & handling. "

AN EROTIC SAMPLER by Robert W. Birch. 429 Grand Ridge Dr., Howard, OH 43028. birchbarks@aol.com. http://www.poetry-nut.com
"An Erotic Sampler is a collection of bawdy limericks, erotic short stories, and dirty ditties. This self-published book will make you laugh out loud and stories will hold your interest."

Angel's Destiny: A Novel Story of Poems & Illustrations by April Martin Chartrand (Author/Illustrator). April Martin Chartrand C/O Angel's Destiny - PO Box 14752 - SF CA 94114-0752. angelsdestiny2009@gmail.com. https://www.createspace.com/3400758
"Order: https://www.createspace.com/3400758 "ANGEL'S DESTINY: A Novel Story of Poems & Illustrations by new writer/artist April Martin Chartrand. This is a poignant collection of thematic poems and illustrations which touch on an array of four emotional subjects that transport the reader into the life of a multi-cultural woman living in the United States who is attempting to overcome violent adversities and finally embraces self-love. Chartrand weaves emotion filled stories/poems, each delving deeper into one’s life’s challenges, revealing masks of life’s Illusions, exploding with raw demonic Anger, flying towards insightful angelic Awareness, and ultimately triumphing in the discovery of the musical and magical kisses of Love." http://angelsdestiny2009.blogspot.com/ ISBN 978-0-615-30251-5 (pgs. 152 / 48 illustrations). $13.00 (USA) pls $3.99 Shipping (money order only). "

Applehats, Sneakers, and Spraypaint by Shawnette Marks. P.O. Box 56763 LA, Ca 90056. Motleyinc@Yahoo.com.
" SHAWNETTE MARKS is a writer. She began writing poetry by writing poems on labels, and then placing them inside subways and buses in the cities of San Francisco and Los Angeles, California."

Applehats, Sneakers, and Spraypaint by Shawnette Marks. P.O. Box 56763 LA, Ca 90056 . MotleyInc@Yahoo.com.
"SHAWNETTE MARKS is a writer. She began writing poetry by writing poems on labels, and then placing them inside of buses and subways in the cities of San Francisco and Los Angeles, California. "

Aspen Reflections by Joyce E. Phillips. 941 Pershing St., Craig, Co. 81625. jelaineph@yahoo.com. aspenreflections/outshirtspress.com
"This collection of poetry includes seletions about rural Colorado and Pennsylvania with poems targeting a rodeo horse, a spider, milkweed, Rifle Gap Falls, aspen trees, flowers and storms. A wedding poem and other love poems about my daughter's birth, cancer survival, faith in God, and my uncle's WWII experience. Poetry is food for the soul."

ASPHALT SOUNDS by Denise Kolanovic. Fore Angels Press, 267 Woodbury Rd., Huntington, NY.
"500 copies in print "

At Quarter Past Reality: New and Selected Poems by Helene Pilibosian. 171 Maplewood St., Watertown, MA 02472-1324. rsarkiss@ultranet.com. www.ultranet.com/~rsarkiss/ohan/ohan/htm
"Won Writer's Digest National Self-Published Book Award in Poetry, 1998. Subjects: autobiography, children, women, Armenian family. "A study in human behavior"--Charles Ghigna"

BE A VOICE by Roger Geaniton. Gamma Press International P.O.Box 4436 Hollywood FL 33081-4436. gammapress45@hotmail.com.
"As Roger Geaniton writes, "being silent is a crime...In your dumbness you are complicit...being a voice is your first job." Geaniton's lines are filled with emotional power, depth, and delicate but damning artistry. Well worth the read. Dr. Robert Hinson, Ph.D"

Beside the Sleeping Maiden, Poets of Marin by CB Follett, Editor, anthology of over 100 poets. Arctos Press, PO Box 401, Sausalito, cA 94966. Runes@aol.com. http://members.aol.com/runes
"...well chosen and important collection. Cary James in The Pacific Sun An amazingly rich collection.. Kate Fitzsimmons in Artists' Dialogue With its oversized format, its interspersed line drawings and photographs....Beside the Sleeping Maiden...gives a sense of community endeavor, of intimacy...intriguing glimpses into the life of a particular place and the sensibilitiees of its writers...not all poems of place, but a majority use the landscape of Marin as either subject or setting. Because of that, there's an overlapping imagery -- hawks and deer, hills and sea and fog -- that gives the experience of reading the book the feel of turning a jewel in your hand to study the various facets. These are the kinds of intersections that make me consider more deeply the concept of place. In a world grinding its ways towards a global economy and the erasure of individual cultures, Sleeping Maiden" celebrates the local, and implicit in that stance are both appreciation for, and responsibility towards, where one finds oneself on the earth. Kim Addonizio in "Poetry Flash" Including Marin poets such as Robert Hass, Linda Gregg, Jane Hirshfield, Kay Ryan, Brenda Hillman and over 100 other poets, this book is 8 1/2" x 11", 152 pages, $22 plus $3 shipping $1 of each book sold goes to Poets in the Schools (Marin) and $1 to Marin Poetry Center"

Beside the Sleeping Maiden, Poets of Marin by Editor: CB Follett. Arctos Press, PO Box 401, Sausalito, CA 94966. Runes@aol.com. http://members.aol.com/runes
"Marin County, California is rich with poets who wlak her streets, hike her trails, write about the mountains, coast, rivers, hills, people and the world at large. Such poets as Etel Adnan, Ellery Akers, Duane BigEagle, Gillian Conoley, Ruth Daigon, Linda Gregg, Robert Hass, Brenda Hillman, Jane Hirshfield, Jaime Jacinto, Rosalie Moore, Diana O'Hehir, Robert Peterson, Stephen Ratcliffe, Kay Ryan, Stephan Torre and over 100 other poets. Illustrated. $22 + $3 sh/h, 8 1/2 x 11"

Caldecott - Poems by Robert Funt by Robert Funt. Higganum Hill Books, PO Box 666 Higganum, CT 06441. HigganumBook@Juno.com.

CAN YOU FEEL ME? Intimate Poetry for the Woman, the Witch, and the Whore in You by Victoria Warren. Favic Press, P.O. Box 4124, Hialeah, Florida 33014-0124. godis4u@bellsouth.net. N/A
"This book offers a direct x-ray, in the form of poetry, of what it means to be a woman."

CARNAVAL by Roger Geaniton. Gamma Press Internationam PO Box 4436 Hollywood FL 33081. gammapress45@hotmail.com.
"Carnaval, a lyric poem in six movements, relating the psychodrama of the actual political situation in Haiti. ISBN 1 59879008-0, 233 PP. 6x9 $15.99 US $19.75 CAN"

Cherished Pulse by Magdalena Ball/Carolyn Howard-Johnson. http://www.compulsivereader.com/html/images/cherishedpulse.htm. maggieball@compulsivereader.com. http://www.compulsivereader.com/html/images/cherishedpulse.htm
"Unconventional Love Poetry By Magdalena Ball and Carolyn Howard-Johnson With original artwork by Vicki Thomas Cherished Pulse contains twenty poems which look at love from a wise, mature, sensitive perspective. Never sentimental (forget Hallmark), the poems explore love in its many guises -- cherish, longing, sensuality, and that sacred place between desire and consumation. For less than the cost of a single card, Cherished Pulse makes the perfect Valentine's Day or Anniversary gift for someone. "

CipherPoetry by Michael Toran. 618 ash st Erie Pa. cipherkgopoetry@yahoo.com. www.narotpublishing.com

Cold Hearted Warm Hearted by Stacey Barlow. P.O. Box 41 Hooks TX 75561. mamayoke@aol.com. http://www.creativeenigma.com/Bookstore/orders.html
"Two Editors Choice Awards, first edition, 24 in New York, 25 in my possession, 24 in the Texas Regional Arts Center, Texarkana, TX and 3 at The House of Knowledge, Texarkana, TX"

COLORFUL, SEASONAL & EMOTIONAL POETRY by Wendy Jane Bouchoux. 551 Cranbury Road Apt #350. wendyjbouchoux@comcast.net. http://www.lulu.com/content/696221
"This is a e-book of poems written by Wendy Jane Bouchoux about different colors, the seasons and major holidays of the year, and different emotions. It features award winners "Beautiful Colors" and "Green". "

Come Inside by Deborah lindsay Tillman. Harobed Publishing Creations P O Box 8249 Pittsburgh, PA 15217-0249 . dctlmn@att.net.
"Come Inside... What sets this book apart from others is its diversity and what the poetry industry states is not acceptable, because it is not in the traditional lanuage. This book promotes orginality that includes confessions, cliche', and personal experiences. Benefiting the young, old, middle aged,married or single. There is a spiritual message for everyone. Come Inside take a look. "

Come Inside by Deborah lindsay Tillman. Harobed Publishing Creations P O Box 8249 Pittsburgh, PA 15217-0249 . dctlmn@att.net.
"Come Inside... What sets this book apart from others is its diversity and what the poetry industry states is not acceptable, because it is not in the traditional lanuage. This book promotes orginality that includes confessions, cliche', and personal experiences. Benefiting the young, old, middle aged, married or single. There is a spiritual message for everyone. Come Inside take a look. "

Come Inside/Poetry from One Heart by Deborah Lindsay Tillman. P. O Box 8195 Pittsburgh, PA 8195-0915. faithisreal@verizon.net. hpccreations.com
"Come Inside is an open invitation to share in the passions of life as experienced through one heart. Journey along the byways of Love, the glare of reality and rest in the soothing touch of spirit. Universal messages reflecting on life's lessons are awaiting both young and old alike. Come Inside to read and feel these inspirational poems crafted with wisdom and love. This is an Original Edition w/1000 in print take a journey in time."

Coming Togethr In Harmony by Al Johnson. Amazon.com, Borders.com, and Barnes and Nobles.com. poet777@verizon.net. http://www.youngalertandaware.com and www.oldfashionedromance.com
"This is Al's 4th poetry book, all original work, written by Al. Al Johnson has poetry in numerous anthologies and has received numerous rewards from poetry.com and the International Poetry Society. Al also writes, produces and does vocals in the genres of jazz, R&B, contemporary, easy listening. Al is currently completing his 5th vocal and 3rd instrumental CDs. To balance his poetry and music, Al is a master of the martial arts, holding the rank of 5th degree Black Belt. He teaches the art on a regular basis."

Coming Togethr In Harmony/Racial Harmony, Understanding and Tolerance by Al Johnson. P.O. Box 273, Redondo Beach, CA 90277. poet777@verizon.net. http://www.oldfashionedromance.com and www.youngalertandaware.com
"Second edition, 150 in print. No awards to date for this title. However, numerous poetry awards and poems in anthologies for Al Johnson, aka, Alfredo Leon. In addition to this book, Al has written "Love and Romance From Every Twist & Turn. All poems are original and entirely written by Al Johnson. Many of Al's poems have been converted in to romantic love songs. "

Conversations with Keith by ADAMS. cypresshouse.com.
""Here language has the quality of power crystals: few words suffice to conjure up the world. By probing and calling the surrounding reality, the poet becomes the sage who can connect nature and culture, the future with the past...These poems are true gems that reflect the light of the stars and of the inner soul." - Francisco X. Alarcon, author, Snake Poems"

Cowboys and Kinfolk by Connie . Jon Lord 2784 Signal Hill Drive. S.W. Calgary Alberta Canada T3H 2L9. jonlord@shaw.ca.
" WONDERFUL compilation of humourous stories, cowboy poetry, homespun verse, photo's and illustrations from "Grandma Brown" - a real farmwife/school marm who raised 7 children of her own and taught many more, while carving out a living from an original homestead deep in the bush of rural Alberta, Canada. In this book you will find down-home true-life stories, poems and tales that range from hilarious side-splitters to heart-wrenching dramas, recanting the celebrations, the tears, and the witty observations of a most unusual and astonishingly authentic pioneer. This is the book that launched Grandma Brown on her new career, winning instant accolades and a wide following in rural Alberta where she is now regarded as one of our most beloved cowboy poets "from the old school". "Grandma Brown" has presented at such places as the world famous Calgary Stampede and the Lakedell Summerfestival (where she was honored as Queen of the event), and is now working on yet another book for her series. $15.00 U.S. includes shipping and handling for North America - add $5.00 more for elsewhere. Credit cards w/expiry date, cheques or money order welcome - for more info. email jonlord@shaw.ca"

Dance of a Thousand Muses by Devyn Barat. Multi-Media Publications Inc., Box 58043, Rosslynn RPO, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, L1J 8L6. Fax: (905) 986-5777, Phone: (905) 986-5848. orders@mmpubs.com. www.mmpubs.com
"Classical mythology gave us nine muses who ruled over the arts and moved the pens of poets. The touch of the muses is that of divine mystery. They inspire in many ways, making every act, person, and object a muse in itself and thusly multiplying themselves to thousands. There are poems lurking in a budding rose, the rustle of leaves, the smell of the sea, the tear of a child, the arms of a lover, and in every poem, a lesson. Devyn Barat takes their inspiration and wisdom, locking them in verse to be shared. Can you uncover the mystery? Within these pages, a thousand muses dance in a parade of poetry. Come join the dance!"

Dark Sails in the Twilight by Walt Barger. 1st Books Library 2595 Vernal Pike Blooming, Indiana 47404. watbar@comcast.net. 1stbooks.com
"Available in hardcover and paperback"

Deirre Le Velours: Behind the Velvet by Jocelyn Shaw. https://www.createspace.com/Preview/1066573. nine09digits@yahoo.com. https://www.createspace.com/Preview/1066573
"Derriere Le Velours; Behind The Velvet French and English translations of selected poetry authored by Jocelyn Shaw. Inspired by a collective of autuers, a woven canvas of romantic laced fossils leaving only to imagination the romance of the romance novel. The collection includes prose a part of a signature cards line. "

Delicious Silence - poems from the tiger's mouth by Chris McCombs. PO Box 667 ; Eastsound, WA 98245. fana@rockisland.com.
"Ecstatic spiritual poetry blending the heart of Rumi and the wisdom of Ramana Maharshi. "

Desert Flowers: Poems of Love & Life by Margaret Roberts. 2297 Mountain Spruce Street, Ocoee, FL 34761. info@unityhousepublishing.com. http://www.UnityHousePublishing.com
"Poems of Love & Life are expressions from a military wife who spent most of her husband's active duty career in the desert of Twentynine Palms, California. The author eloquently compares the desert flowers of Twentynine Palms with the sometimes harsh survival of the military wife."

Diamonds in Dishwater by Dale Jordan Heath. 2499 S. Lakeview Dr. Crestview, Fl. 32536. bellainbronze@hotmail.com.
"Diamonds in Dishwater is a 60 page collection of poetry that takes the reader on a journey through the phases of the contemporary woman's life; birth, death, marriage, divorce, aging, insomnia, desires, and disillusionment, letting go, empty nest, and the unexpected joys found immersed like diamonds in dishwater. "

Discovery! A Wordcrafter's Journey Amazon.com. www.outskirtspress.com/discovery
"Contains a unique blend of humor and insight written in a wide variety of poetry forms (double-dactyl, limerick, triolet, nonet, Japanese, pleiades etc.) Themes range from inspirational and philosophical to witty offerings marked by clever wordplay. Work has appeared in the 2010 anthology of Yale Poets, the current anthology of the Florida State Poets Association and in numorous professional journals. "

Don't Judge A Book By It's Cover by Delecia Ransom. 3115b S.Lancaster,Tx 75216. thestorm@prodigy.net. http://stormydd.tripod.com
"Also author of Been Through The Storm, But Didn't Get Wet. Currently 1400 books available. I have received incredible feedback from both books. "

Dr. Rhythm, Silhouettes, & Hot Velvet by Jocelyn Shaw. 2532 Ellen Ave. Fort Wayne, IN 46808. hellomsshaw@gmx.com. http://www.cyberread.com/Dr-Rhythm-Silhouettes-and-Hot-Velvet/Jocelyn-Shaw/?info/1508/
"Dr. Rhythm, Silhuoettes & Hot Velvet is a collection of prose and lyrics that has been written for your personal enjoyment and with intent to be shared with you and loved ones inclusive of a variety of prose style reflection and progress. The author’s intent has been to provoke heart felt sentiments ... unique in expression, mood to enlighten, humor to endure."

Dreams Of Grandeur by Amber Whitman. restless80@hotmail.com. restless80@hotmail.com. http://homebody2001-ivil.tripod.com
"Today's Woman Award"

Dreams of Grandeur by Amber Whitman. restless80@hotmail.com. restless80@hotmail.com. http://www.geocities.com/whitmansbooks
"This is an ecclectic mix of poetry. I have recieved good reviews and sales have taken off. Please contact me directly if you would like a copy. Sincerely,"

Dreamscapes by Emily M. Hanson. hanson.emily.m@gmail.com. http://www.prosedreams.com

Echoes in Exile by Sheema Kalbasi. www.prapublishing.com. skalbasi@gmail.com. www.echoesinexile.com
"An important and honest voice from the Middle East, Sheema Kalbasi is a human right activist, an award winning poet, and literary translator. She is the director of Dialogue of Nations through Poetry in Translation, director of Poetry of Iranian Women Project, the poetry editor of Muse Apprentice Guild and the co-director of the Other Voices International project. She has authored two collections of poems. One is titled Echoes in Exile in English, and the second is called Sangsar (stoning) in Persian. Kalbasi's work has appeared in numerous magazines, literary reviews, anthologies, and has been translated into several languages. She is one of the few literary figures to promote poets of Iranian heritage as well as international poets into an English speaking audience. Furthermore she has created the horizontal and vertical, a new style in poetry. A frequent and outspoken person, Kalbasi's work is distinguished by her passionate defense of the ethnic and religious minorities' rights. She has worked for the United Nations and the Center for non Afghan Refugees in Pakistan, and in Denmark. Today she lives with her husband and daughter in the United States. "

Echoes of Eternity by Francine L.Trevens. TnT Cklassic Books,360 Wesr 36 St. #2NW New York, NY 10018. Tneclassics@aol.com. www.tntclassicbooks.com
"ECHOES OF ETERNITY, Furst edition of Francine L. Trevens’ second poetry book of which Mid West Book Review wrote “traditional approach with contemporary themes and style…a unique blend that fans of the genre will love.” Other writers and editors compared her to Walt Whitman, Carl Sandburg and Emily Dickinson Contact publisher TnTclassics@aol.com for special prices offered readers of this site, mention parapublishing. One thousand copies were printed. "

Elements & Emotions by Stanley French. #103 - 828 West 14th Avenue, Vancouver, BC Canada V5Z 1R1. stanley@bcpvpa.bc.ca. http://members.shaw.ca/stanfrench/pdf/Elementsorder.pdf
"A first collection that combines the complex simplicity of haiku with a photographer's eye for detail and composition."

Embracing the Broken Spiral by Keith Loines. Keith Gilpatrick and Brian Furlong. orders@mmpubs.com. www.mmpubs.com
"In my experience, there are three types of people in this world when it comes to any form of art. There are those who see it, those who look for it, and those who feel it. Those who simply see art do so by accident. They are driving in their car and see a landscape and think silently how beautiful it is, but forget about it by morning. Those who look at art and those who have the need to find the artistic qualities in everything for visual stimulation will pick fresh flowers or spend a day at the beach trying to capture the sunset rather than building sand castles."

EROTIC SPICE AND SEXUAL SECRETS by Robert W. Birch. 429 Grand Ridge Dr., Howard, OH 43028. birchbarks@aol.com. http://www.poetry-nut.com
"Erotic Spice and Sexual Secrets is an adult collection of poetry. This book contains bawdy ballads, dirty ditties, and a lot more sexual humor and erotic passion put to rhyme. A low-cost book for your coffee table . . . sure to liven up a party. The book is self-published by the author (with 17 books to his credit) and is printed and sold on demand."

Erotica: Selected Poems by Laurie Brummett. 1311 Chadwick Normal, Il 61761. labrumm@ilstu.edu.
"Great for Valentine's day or birthday present."

Every Black Moon by Tracy R Jolly. P.O. Box 411831 Los Angeles, CA 90041. info@tracyrjolly.com. www.tracyrjolly.com
"Chapbook collection of poetry from first time writer/publisher. Every Black Moon is a short and sweet collection of poetry. From the sassy double entendre of 'Naked' to the resilient spirit of 'Overruled', this eclectic mix of poetry is at once introspective and liberating."

Evokings of Passion, Pain, and Memories by Sheryl Kasdan. PO Box 105 13033 Ridgedale Drive Minnetonka, MN 55305. kasdan-comm@uswest.net. http://www.kasdancommunications.com
"Evokings is a collection of poems and love letters chronicling one woman's love relationship from its initiation of romantic love, through marriage, a subsequent divorce, and her re-entry onto the dating scene. In addition, the author offers other poems depicting the human condition as she has experienced it. This is a first edition work with 1000 copies in print. The Midwest Book Review says "Kasdan is a gifted word-smith able to evoke imagery and feelings that are both uniquely personal and profoundly universal.""

Explosions by Debra Schramm. P.O. Box 863507; Plano, TX 75086. entrywaypublish@aol.com. www.digi-tall-media.com
"Explosions, by Debra Schramm, is a combination of the charm and grace of the Old World and the excitement and vibrant energy coming of age in the dawn of the technologically dominated 21st century. This book of constantly changing poetry explores the inner being of each of us in the best traditions of T.S. Elliot and William Faulkner and Robert Frost. The author critiques nature and its majestic influence on the hearts and souls of those who love it with poems such as Pacific Ocean, Morning Mist, Nature’s Fury, and A Face in the Clouds. Just when you think you have her figured out, Schramm surprises her readers with dark and elegant works that will make you think and wonder. Darkness of the Mind and Spirits of the Wind will pique your interest and leave you wanting more. Schramm delivers with a vengeance and is sure to be one of the best new poets of 2006. This is truly an insightful and emotional work that transcends the boundaries of traditional poetry and is literature at its best. For your copy of this book of wonders, contact www.digi-tall-media.com, email entrywaypublish@aol.com or fax your request to (866) 223-7289. "

Eye of the Holocaust by Susan Terris. Arctos Press, POBox 401, Sauslito, CA 94966. Runes@aol.com. http://members,aol.com/runes
"Each poem in this marvelous collection is special and perfect in itself. This book must be read by everyone with a conscience, a sense of history, a need to know. Ruth Daigon These poems of the holocaust range from before, during and now, connecting us all to each other no matter what age or country. $10 + $2.50 sh/h, 6 x 9, 40 pgs"

Footsteps to the Resurrection: Meditations in Verse on the Events of Passion Week by Bill Batcher. Pleasant Word, 1-877-421-READ. www.pleasantwordbooks.com
"This collection of my Easter poetry, with color photographs on every page, makes a truly handsome book that could be given as a gift. "

For Loving Precious Beast: An Anthology of Poetry by Edited by Yolanda Coulaz. 515 Secatogue Ave., Farmingdale, NY 11735. yolandacoulaz@msn.com.
"140 poems by 57 poets from around the world; 25% of the profits will be donated to Loving Touch Animal Rescue"

Forgiveness by J. Aponte. www.outskirtspress.com/forgiveness
"Moment I know I’m just a shadow In darkness Drifting thru the need’s of light I always hide. I can find my deepest fear And enjoy it Like a beer Without dropping tears. My time is near My time is a fear As the two flying crows Get near, it’s not time, do they fear. Yes I hide in your shadow And you I follow Raping your mind Destroying it and making you mine. And slowly let you think Everything seems to be On the way But instead I leave you on the bed. Because I know who you are And you have only seen my shadows name And slowly I burn the day I’m just a shadow And that’s my game. "

Free Spirit by Linda A. Richardson. 4221 Twilight Trail, Kissimmee, FL 34746. linda_barrick@hotmail.com. www.ArtistryandMore.com
"ISBN: 1-59094-017-2; digest size paperback; 20 pages: Original artwork and poetry shows as time passes and the seasons change, the friendship between a horse and rider remain the same."

From the Limbs of my Poetree by Omekongo Dibinga. PO Box 70, Boston, MA 02131. omekongo@omekongo.com. http://www.omekongo.com

FULL CIRCLE Balance In Life by Denise ChinaEyes Cook. 6633 Yucca Street #303. chinaeyescook@hotmail.com. www.chinaeyescook.tk
"Denise Lynnette Yuolanda Anne-Bernadette Lyles-Cook, yes these are her legal names, attributes her love of life and firm belief in I can do anything I put my mind, body and soul into, with her close association to her sister Bessie Maria Lyles who was born with muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy and lived only a short but full 22 years of life. Other than my father, Ri Ri, as she was lovingly called, was my best friend for many years. From her I learned compassion, a deep sense for unconditional love, and an awareness of how precious and special life are and how sincerely lucky I am to be where I am today. Alive, healthy, happy and in love with G-d, my life and myself. This true "home-girl is taking the Los Angeles and world communities by storm with her profound, sweet and sincere self-written and well-performed Spoken Word. She is a "Jacqueline of all trades and master of most". She says, In my day they called it hyper-activity, today they call it ADHD. It doesnt matter. Ive made it FULL CIRCLE and Im happy for the journey. "

FULL CIRCLE Balance In Life: A collection of poetry and prose chronicling self-love and self-awareness by Denise ChinaEyes Cook. Back To One Publications P.O.Box 753 Hollyeood, CA 90028. chinaeyescook@hotmail.com. www.chinaeyescook.tk
"This book of poetry is insightful, well writien and interactive. At the end of each poem Denise states her motivation for wtiting it and provides you, the reader, an opportunity to write your thoughts. You are free to comment on the content or keep a journal on how each piece makes you feel, how it relates to your state of being. In any case, you are awarded the opportunity to be a part of the writing process and not just a spectator. Wow, what a concept!"

God Lives One Floor Above The Penthouse by Vicki Lawrence. P.O. Box 54-6982, Surfside, FL 33154. GoingOM1@aol.com. Pending
"The author inherited her gift and ability to articulate her thoughts and express her deepest feelings through the rhythm of rhyme. Combining her experiential knowledge and intuitive insight to communicate that although each individual is unique, we are all connected to each other on a spiritual level through the Laws of the Universe. Through her poetic verse, it is the author's goal to inspire the reader to learn to recognize his/her own voice and choices while seeking self-realization, inner peace and, most importantly, a sense of balance and contentment in their lives. "The author's heart, soul and sense of being come through her words as she describes her personal journey and shares so openly with the reader through her poetry. This book will warm your soul and reaffirm that life is just an illusion to be experienced." Dennis Jackson and Alice Best Co-Authors of "Together Again: Twin Souls Reunite In Love and Life""

Golden Dreams (Page I) by Femi Agbaje. F. A. 6120 Hasbrook Avenue, Philadelphia Pa. 19111.. femiagbaje@hotmail.com.
"Poetry UNLIKE any you ever read! Ideas LIKE will last lifetime of remembrance! An impresive take on man and society issues of essence - socio-philosophical. 'Golden Dreams (Page I)' is a matter-of-fact, academically-layered, heavily serious package. Once you open and start reading you dont want to stop, and first reading completed, you want to go over it again and again.Guaranteed! In attention-arresting, people say it is spell-bound delighting,cover-to-cover enigma. Page after page of interesting and unusually long poems. Comes in a deservedly beautiful four-color paperback cover artistically designed by the author. Excerpts: 1.From 'Home Is -- ':- What is a home? Who is it for? ----like earth an edifice? - - - -- identities -- --boundaries of survival ---an endless array of ---- ----cleft on a sovereign space for resolution/- - - - -Which is home And why it is Is which and why--- 2. From 'Half Anger Hungry' Congenital/Consanguineous/ What distractions/ But looking mean at mean/With mean demeanor. 3. From 'U.F.O. & U.N.O.' :- Morning here/Night there/ Night here/Morning there/ Irrelevant the relevant/ Significant the insignificant/------ What it is - -- Who cares about this - -- Who cares about that --- --- ---------- Contents delectable, delivery style scintilating. "

GRRRRR, A Collection of Poems about BEARWS by anthology of 130+ poems. Arctos Press, PO Box 401, Sausalito, CA 94966. Runes@aol.com. http://members.aol.com/Runes
"An anthology of bear poems by over 130 poets including Galway Kinell, Adrienne Rich, Maxine Kumin, A.A. Milne, Gary Snyder, Billy Collins, Mary Oliver and many others. Bears are the great spirit animal of many cultures. Book divided into nature, dreams, myths, persona, encounters, endangered and misc. (zoo, circus, fetish, stuffed etc.) Includes 59 illustrations, a taxonomy, and a listing of the word "Bear" in well over 100 languages. 8 1/2 x 10, 256 pages, perfect bound, $24, plus $3 shipping. $1.00 from each book sold goes to an organization seeking to protect the bear and its habitat. First Edition, run of 2000, getting good reviews. Publisher: CB Follett"

Heart Reflections and Other Love Beads by MaryAnne Beyer-Tweed . orders@xlibris.com . mbt@rochester.rr.com . www.xlibris.com/HeartReflectionsandOtherLoveBeads.html
"BABY BOOMER + her teen poems from the mid-1960's + 2002 after cancer thoughts + original artwork = "Heart Reflections and Other Love Beads." 1-888-795-4274. xlibris,1663 Liberty Dr.,Ste.200, Bloomington, IN 47403. Available in print or e-book. "

History's Twists: The Armenians by Helene Pilibosian. 171 Maplewood St., Watertown, MA 02472-1324. hsarkiss@comcast.net. http://home.comcast.net/~hsarkiss
"First edition of 300 Includes a poem that was a finalist in New Letters competition Pilibosian's third published book of poems Pilibosian was a journalist and worked with this subject matter of highlights of Armenian history, ancient and modern. Poems on art works are also included (Arshile Gorky, Georgia O'Keefe, etc.)."

Honey for the Soul: This Is the Season by Anita B. Williams. P.O. Box 585633, Orlando, FL 32858. farmorpublishing@yahoo.com. www.honeyforthesoul.com
"Released July 7, 2007, Honey for the Soul is a true testament of God’s timing and season for everything in our lives. Also considered a daily devotional, this new 80-page, hardcover poetry book is divided into five sections: This Is the Season; All in the Name of Love; Never Alone; When You Believe; He Is the Reason. Filled with scriptures from the New King James Version, New American Standard Bible and the New International Version, this inspirational book reminds us that God’s Word was true yesterday, is still true today and will continue to prove true tomorrow and in years to come. This Is the Season for YOU to be blessed! "

In The Midst of My Blackness by Azaan Kamau. 4570 Van Nuys Bl Suite 573 Sherman Oaks, Ca 91403. azaankamau@gmail.com.
"The book is a poetic biographical journey from childhood to womanhood. Azaan feels that Spirit used her as a tool to share these words, so that the world would embrace and love all unconditionally. This book is emotionally charged from beginning to end with pain, love, passion, and triumph! This book gives voice to a collection of life’s stories, some through a child’s eyes! The poems express many things people feel or think, but don’t have the courage to say. The book is a vivid look into society and the world as a whole. Writing the book was not only therapeutic, but it proves the wounded will not only crawl but walk! "

In The Moment by Robert Silverstone. info@inthemoment.net. http://www.inthemoment.net
"Summary: “In The Moment” is the debut collection of prose and poetry from author, Robert Silverstone. It was created over some twenty years, and represents the spiritual growth and realizations of a young man as he transitions into his middle years. The book offers insight and introspection. It touches hearts, opens minds and reveals truths. From poignancy to irony, from simplicity to complexity, there is an underlying positive theme of optimism as the reader embarks on an inspirational journey within and of discovery to know the self, truth, life, and the place that is the eternal seat of the soul ... in the moment ..."

In The WhirlWind by Tichaona Chinyelu. WhirlWind Publishing c/o Tichaona Chinyelu, 110 Cypress St. #202 Brookline, MA 02445. t.chinyelu@comcast.net. http://www.authorsden.com/tichaona and http://www.inthewhirldwind.com
"In The WhirlWind Author: Tichaona Chinyelu Perfect Paperback: 74 pages Publisher: Whirlwind Publishing; First edition (September 14, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 0978935500 ISBN-13: 978-0978935504 Price: $9.45 In the Whirlwind is a poetic storm that frees history from the cages of corruption and puts it in the hands of everyday people. Words are weaved into a new fashion statement that has nothing to do with runways but everything to do with projects! In the Whirlwind is available at - Amazon.com - Authorsden.com - Oncewritten.com - Inthewhirlwind.com - Authorsbookshop.com "

Instant Poetry (Just add words!) 1093 Broxton Ave.PMB#509 LA,CA 90024-2831. Skysaje@hotmail.com. n/a
"WARNING! This is not an Average Poetry Book!!! Unlike many Poets "Laughing" Larry's style has been to creat works based on titles showted out from the audiance in coffee house and bookstore throughout Southern California. The Works in this second edition of the books are slightly cleaner than the orginal, which was compiled for "Laughing " Larry's Ha-Ha date tour back in 1996. After Meeting Dan Poynter at his lecture on behalf of the SFV Branch of the California Writers Club he desided to take it public and put the ISBN # 0-9673741-1-1 on it. Now, its your turn to see why "Laughing" Larry is often compared to Bukowski, Ginsberg, Dali, and Pushkin. Order your copy today! "

Instant Poetry (Just add words!) 1093 Broxton Ave.PMB#509 LA,CA 90024-2831. Skysaje@hotmail.com. n/a
"WARNING! This is not an Average Poetry Book!!! Unlike many Poets "Laughing" Larry's style has been to creat works based on titles showted out from the audiance in coffee house and bookstore throughout Southern California. The Works in this second edition of the books are slightly cleaner than the orginal, which was compiled for "Laughing " Larry's Ha-Ha date tour back in 1996. After Meeting Dan Poynter at his lecture on behalf of the SFV Branch of the California Writers Club he desided to take it public and put the ISBN # 0-9673741-1-1 on it. Now, its your turn to see why "Laughing" Larry is often compared to Bukowski, Ginsberg, Dali, and Pushkin. Order your copy today! Book Price $9.50 ( $10.00 w/ Custonised Personal inscription.) "

Interlink: and Other Nature/Humankind Poems by Victoria C.G. Greenleaf. Order Dept. 155 Cypress Street Fort Bragg, CA 95437. bookorders@cypresshouse.com. www.cypresshouse.com

Island Whispers by Curtis Carroll. www.amazon.com or www.bn.com. ccdriftwood@hotmail.com. http://outskirtspress.com/islandwhispers
"Best Poet award, year, 2007 from The International Library of Poetry."

It Fell from the Sky, It Must be Ours: a Poem for Peace with Justice by D. H. Kerby. Blitz Publications, 169 Shahid Syed Nazrul Islam Sarani,Bijoy Nagar Dhaka -1000, Bangladesh. dhkerby@aol.com. www.DHKerby.com
"“Kerby’s short epic is an awakenened poem of the nightmare we live in, one in which both religion and science are at the service of oppressors. More intensely personal and self-questioning than Ginsberg’s Howl, his poem also gives more authentic snapshots of our chaotic world, from the streets of Jerusalem, Frankfurt, Managua, and Port-au-Prince to the pressroom of the United Nations. Readers will share his vivid experiences, whether of an unfolding military coup d’ etat, or of invasive psychiatric obtuseness. Above all, one feels the agony of 'a man of peace in a situation of war.’” -Peter Dale Scott, Former Canadian diplomat and Professor Emeritus of English Literature at the University of California at Berkeley It traces a journey from a romantic, atheistic marxism across much of the planet to a civil libertarian Christian socialism. The book is in it's first edition. "

Kavita - Poems of Light and Communion by Ruffina Farrokh Anklesaria. Golden Light Books,202 Tiffin Ave, Suite 212, Ferguson, MO 63135. orders@goldenlightbooks.com. http://goldenlightbooks.com/Kavita.htm
"This delightful book of poetry is reminiscent of works of some of the classical poets of our time--Wordsworth, Coleridge, Blake, Hemans and Housman. Fifty-five inspiring rhythmical poems guaranteed to uplift you and to remind you of the sweetest things in life--love, God, mother, nature, relationships, transcendence--and to set you thinking of other realms, of freedom of the spirit, of man's inner divine nature and of his many dimensions. It is a book filled with light of the Divine that reminds us of our own inner light and the light found in every other person and place. As one reviewer suggested, "Read it slowly,quietly-- bathe in it." Suitable for readers of all ages. A gift for lovers; a treasure for poets; a must for lovers of excellent literary works. $14.95 "

Les étapes by Jocelyn Shaw. 2525 Independence Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46808. nine09digits@yahoo.com. http://www.lulu.com/content/503930
"Le fossile lanterned des camées de chevet datées des impressions de lettres dans tout le ruban romantique de temps lacé… le chevet a équilibré les cadeaux travaillés de cintres couverts par satin de… les camées capturées du plaisir un fossile découvert, bibelots pour se rappeler des fossiles ont établi des camées au chevet, Jocelyn writes again from those compassionate memoirs. It's time to capture the essence of poetry in this special collection of notable works."

LESSONS ON PAPER: -A POETIC COMPILATION OF THE SEASONS by AREAUN THE POET TAYLOR. WWW.LULU.COM. areaun@dreamplaycafe.com. http://www.wix.com/AREAUN/MZ-ARIE-PRODUCTIONS
"The book is currently available for purchase through: www.lulu.com www.createspace.com and coming soon to www.amazon.com"

Let the Holy Spirit Embrace You with Poems of Inspiration by Kimberly Vinson-Jackson. P.O. Box 372423, Decatur, GA 30037. divinehous@aol.com. www.DivineHouseMinistries.com
"This is the book everybody is talking about! They are selling well and buyers are saying, "this is just what we need." Others open it up and read one poem and say, "I got to have this book!" Don't delay, get your copy today!"

Life ( a book of poems) by Angela Renee Lanham. 1520 Georgia Ave Apt B. angelinatf1@hotmail.com. www.outskirtspress.com
"This is my first edition of poetry. I titled it Life (a book of poems)...because to me Life, is a book of poems. I enjoy writing because it allows me to express my creativity. We all have experiences in life that transforms and makes us better or worse. But if we choose the higher road, Life, can have unlimited opportuntites that can make us better than what we could ever image. This book will inspire and enlighten your spirit."

Life and Love Before Consciousness by Michelle Y. Jordan. P.O. Box 9622, Chesapeake, Virginia 23321-9622. ausetnme@yahoo.com.
"first edition, 500 in print"

Life's Echo by Sonja Smolec. Outskirts Press, Inc., 10940 S. Parker Rd. - 515, Parker, Colorado 80134. ssmolec@gmail.com. http://outskirtspress.com/authors.php
"From the Publisher Life's echo is a well-written and finely edited work. The author clearly demonstrates an affinity for language and a love of the craft of writing. http://www.amazon.com/Lifes-Echo-Sonja-Smolec/dp/1598007173/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1197734144&sr=8-1 http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9781598007176&itm=1 For much more information about my writing go to: http://www.sonjasmolec.info "

Life's Reasons (With or Without the Rhyme) by Michelle Spray. Book Shelf PO Box 946 Stratford, CT 06615. service@bookshelf123.com. www.bookshelf123.com
"Life's Reasons (With or Without the Rhyme) This is a collection of touching poems and short stories designed to stir emotions about Life, Death, Love, and Children. The facing pages allow the reader space to reflect and write down their own thoughts, stories, and reasons about life. Life's Reasons includes titles such as: Running for Their Lives, Searching for Simplicity, Send Them Home, Let It Go, Out There Somewhere, Cautious Intimidation, Still Your Little Girl, Tips for Life, Once Belonged to You, What’s Lower Than a Frog?, Stolen Moments, In the Wings, Let Me Comfort You, Your Last of Days, The Playground, Sweet Dreams to You (A Lullaby) ISBN#: 0-9714160-2-8 128 pages, adult $14.95"

Life's Up's And Down's by Priscilla . P. O. Box 7684 Stockton, California 95267-7684. Poeticprissy@cs.com. www.prestigiousPpublishing.com
"Life's Up's And Down's first edition has a secret recipe. It was recently featured in "The Church In Perspective"...A Ministry Through The Media Newspapaer. It's entertainig, educational and soul saving. So sit back, relax and enjoy...have a taste, even feast on Life's Up's And Down's. Pick up one for a freind, for it's really Hot In Hell !!! "

Life's Words Book I: Transitions by Brian Millen. www.QuietRevolutionsOnline.com. BrianMillen@hotmail.com. www.QuietRevolutionsOnline.com
"In Life’s Words, a collection of poems dealing with love, loss, grief and restoration, author and poet Brian Millen deals with loss and renewal. Life’s Words Book I: Transitions traces Millen’s journey after the murder of a close family member. Millen chronicles his progression from shock and grief, through anger and loss, into a life with a new outlook and a new purpose. Life’s Words Book I: Transitions is available at Amazon.com, at Barnes & Noble Bookstores and other retailers and through Quiet Revolutions at www.QuietRevolutionsOnline.com."

Lifetime of Poetry by Darlene Smith Barnhardt. hhfmfg@aol.com. hhfmfg@aol.co.
"This is a book of life time poems authored by an 80 year old woman. Her first poem was written in 1938 when she was in the 5th grade. She kept a journal of her poems and whenever she was inspired by one of life's experiences she wrote a poem. She resides at Northridge Nursing home and continues to write poetry today. Truly a remarkable woman!"

Liquid Kisses by Mocha Sistah. http://www.authorsbookshop.com/liquidkisses. mocha.sistah@gmail.com. www.mochasistahonline.com
"Mocha Sistah's book, "Tears of a Woman, The Light Within" won 2006 BEST POETRY BOOK OF THE YEAR - GENERAL, from www.blackrefer.com. She is a literary educator from Chicago who also won the coveted 2004 Gwendolyn Brook's Award. "

Living Diversified Poetry by Willie E. White. whitewing58@yahoo.com. http://outskirtspress.com/livingdiversifiedpoetry
"Have you felt a little , or more disconnected at times in your life?, In your daily activites? Uncomfortable, not enjoying much with others as you should? Focus On your Ability to interact, among other ability, which means to empower, to comprehend diversity that surrounds you, rather it's how, where, when, or with whom we share, should induce ones applied values, which will reflect ones true spirit, in ones emotional activities, and then, and only when, one can comprehend diversity, and the moments that one shares...one will feel connected to ones relativity. My book's about You, Me, Strength, Hope & Faith, Living, Diversified. "

Longing For You! by Kulbir. 5 Courtney Way, Red Bank, NJ 07701. FotoArt@usamailbox.com. http://www.fotoartinternational.com
"Longing For You! - Kulbir ISBN 0-9725565-0-8, a 128 page, 6" x 9" paperback having 103 inspirational/spiritual verses by Kulbir, a Monmouth County, New Jersey poet. This book is especially relevant now in the troubled times we are facing, and it will have a timeless, global appeal to people of all ages, backgrounds and faiths, searching for hope, love and peace of mind. Kulbir, a poet, a fine art photographer, and a mechanical engineer who retired from Bell Laboratories, Lucent Technologies, wrote these poems in 2001-2002. This book is dedicated to Joel S Goldsmith, an American mystic whose writings continue to inspire. "

LOOPHOLES AND LONELINESS by Robert W. Birch. 429 Grand Ridge Dr., Howard, OH 43028. birchbarks@aol.com. http://www.poetry-nut.com
"Poems of love, lust and loss . . . Bob writes in a wide variety of poetic forms and covers a wide range of topics. He writes in meter and rhyme, as well as in free verse. Bob is a poet you can understand . . . no need struggling with some cryptic meaning. This is a self-published book and is available at low-cost on a print-on-demand basis."

Love Lyrics in Light and Shadow by Helen Heightsman Gordon. 3905 State Street #7 PMB 135. helenhgordon@reporters.net. www.anacade.com
"Poet and humorist Helen Heightsman Gordon traces love from its light and playful moments through its unsmooth course, its passions and disappointments, the fun of courtship, the joys of family love, mature love, and dealing with loss. (c) 1999, Anacade International - Publisher of Educational Books and Games 40 pages perfect bound paperback ISBN 09666192-3-4 $7.95 "

LOVE,IS,THE BEAUTIFUL BLACK WOMAN by Vernon J. Davis Jr.. 3993 Spring Mountain Rd. #160 Las Vegas, NV 89102. vernjdavis@yahoo.com. www.vernonjdavisjr.com
"ABOUT THE AUTHOR Vernon J. Davis jr. has been writing poetry since the early seventies. He was first inspired by Langston Hughes's poem "Impasse", which started his journey and adventure into the world of poetry and the spoken word.Vernon's very first published poem,"Beautiful Black Woman"(the basis for his poetry book) came out in 1978 in a magazine called Black Forum. More poetry followed in other magazines like SoulWord and Dawn, a magazine supplement to the Los Angeles Sentinel, an African-American newspaper.Mr. Davis has also taught Creative Writing and recited his poetry in talent shows, Church gatherings and open-mike forums."

Loved and Lost: A Poetry Chapbook by Sheldon Channer. sheldon@nascentimages.com. www.nascentimages.com
"In this collection of poems, Channer takes the reader on a journey into the life and time of two lovers and narrates a story of romance, disintegration, and renewal."

Make Your Way Across This Bridge: New & Selected Writings by Patti Tana. Whittier Publicaitons, 64 Alabama Ave, Island Park, NY 11558. info@whitbook.com. www.pattitana.com
"This book was nominated by the publisher for a Pulitzer Prize."

Men Cry Too by Wayne L. Misner. 10 Wayne Court, Edison, NJ 08820. MenDontListen@aol.com. www.MenDontListen.com
"Depressed, with his emotions holding onto a tornado, Misner wrote about love, divorce, and heartache. The poems and prose were written as he was trying to handle what life had dealt him. "

Men Cry Too by Wayne L. Misner. www.mendontlisten.com. mendontlisten@aol.com. www.mendontlisten.com
"Depressed, with his emotions holding onto a tornado, Misner wrote about love, divorce, and heartache. The poems and prose were written as he was trying to handle what life had dealt him. Written from his heart, he feels it would be valuable to share his experience with others. The poems help make sense of how people hold onto the thrills and memories of love, as they lose their loved ones. Love is possible another day. Scars will heal; hurt will dissipate, but love stays forever in the fibers of your body, the pages of your memory, and the senses of your being. Misner said, “When I started to write, I had no subject in mind. I had all these different emotions running though me at the same time; most of them bouncing off each other. I found if I wrote down what I was thinking, in time I felt better. I don’t know why writing about pain and heartache helps you grow, but you can learn from pain. As I wrote, I got stronger and saw where mistakes were made. Maybe the next time there will be no mistakes.” Read his writings and you may avoid riding the tornado! "

Mental Conceptions: A poet's dream by Andre R. Thornton. rtiztic01@aol.com. www.mentalconceptions.com
"Mental Conceptions elevates the bar in poetry. A hypnotic blend of words that stimulate the mind and caresses the soul. Each chapter delves into universal topics: Love and it's possibilities, transcending boundaries, liberation of self, and spiritual growth. Andre R. Thornton is a brilliant poet who has inspired many with his deep-seated spirituality and realistic point of view. He speaks from the soul and it is evident in his writing that he truly believes in following his own style. His poetry covers a myriad of topics and has proven to capture the attention of a wide audience. Mental Conceptions has been featured on BET's Cita's World as book of the week; numerous online publications such as Poetism.com,Timbooktu.com,Mosaicbooks.com,Poetology.com, AALBC.com, and also on radio airwaves Writer's Block Cafe hosted by Chris Caliente of 103 Jamz radio station. Rawsistaz Book Reviewers gave the book an incredible five star review on Amazon.com. "

Mixed Images/Poems of Faith, Doubt, and Circumstance by John C. Sparks. 705 North King Street, Xenia Ohio 45385-2264. jcsprks@cs.com. Amazon.com
"1st Edition, 330 in print. Seven poems have appeared in the Penwood Review, a journal for writers of faith."

Momma's Journey by Afrika M.A.Abney. n/a. Aashawarrior@aol.com. http://www.authorsden.com/afrikamaabney
"Momma's Journey is a collection of poems about motherhood written by Afrika M.A.Abney. Some of the topics that will be highlighted are breastfeeding, upbringing of a child, blessings and challenges of raising a child, and love for the child. Momma's Journey is a free e-book publication published by Express Yourself Books. "

MURMURINGS A COLLECTION by Don Davison. Bookstore.nau.edu. Bookstore.nau.edu. Bookstore.nau.edu
""This is reflective poetry at its best!" "Your writing evokes and evokes. I find it covers a very broad spectrum. Never boring." "

Native Of Another World by Jocelyn Shaw. 2525 Independence Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46808. nine09digits@yahoo.com. http://www.lulu.com/content/1384148
"Native Of Another World...bestilling as the air submerging into me one last look as if it were of white desert gold twirling in the dark still air the essence and smell of silk, steps ago depart my soul neigh till time unravels in the dimming light... haunted buds of the flower perch atop steps shadows no longer secret the maps the pathway breathes dust of white gold from the pot of black noire Native Of Another World was awarded the prestigious Editor's Choice Award from The International Society of Poets. This is an honor awarded to only 12% of the submissions received by the ISP. Jocelyn Shaw Has Been Selected As An Editor's Choice Award Recipient Visit Poetry.com"

New Age Songs by Helena Levine-Ryan. Publish America;Barnes&Noble. helena.ryan@verizon.net. www.newagesongs.net
"Manuscript finally published in book form; individual poems have appeared in small literary magazines.. let me know how you like my web-site.... thanks...."

No Candles by Mr Talley. www.mrtalley.com/nocandles. mrtalley@gmail.com. www.mrtalley.com
"Mr Talley won the 2006 TOP TEN BOOK Contest by The Writers Inn - in the category of "Originality". He has been highlighted in Ebony Magazine and performed on such television shows as BET and Show time at Apollo. This is the first edition of his debut book. "

No rhyme or Reason by c.t. bradley. http://home.comcast.net/~c.t.bradley/site/. bcteach@comcast.net. http://home.comcast.net/~c.t.bradley/site/
"Review Touching, Insightful and Fresh by wordsmith3 February 26, 2009: An emotional journey that will take you from tears to laughter - joy to sorrow. It's hard to believe that a book of thirty three poems could be filled with such a wide range of topics; each infused with insight and reverence for the topic. Two poems, The Chocolaty Candy Sale Snake and Tomorrow's Another Day, actually made me laugh out loud. Three others, Counting Blessings, The Man Behind the Mask, and Mommy Please, Mommy, literally brought me to tears. Though many of the topics being treated in this work are about sad situations, there is an undercurrent of hope and perseverance that carries throughout. Masterfully crafted, this volume is testament to the fact that in this day and age of agendas and sophomoric pap, there are still poets out there who can capture our hearts and attention with works of grace and intelligence with which we can all empathize. You may change your priorities after reading this. A 'must have' book for your personal library. A decidedly beautiful and unique volume of poetry that is a celebration of human experience that gently reminds us where to find the real 'heart' in life!"

No Room, Save in the Heart by Ann Cottrell Free . Flying Fox Press, 4204 45th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016 . FlyingFoxPress@erols.com . www.anncottrellfree.org
"Selections in this beautifully illustrated and presented book reflect moments of deep sorrow and bright joy over the animal, nature and human condition. The author bears witness in these poems and brief essays to irreverence for life as she has done - in a different writing style - in newspaper and magazine articles, other books and testimony before legislative bodies. She brings new vision to the commonplace. Controlled and compelling, she speaks the language of the heart, where most meaningful action begins. The book is divided into five sections: "The House of Life," "Sunlight Still in His Eyes," "The Quality of Mercy," "Joy to the World," and "The Ways of Love." "

No Sweat: Poems from an American Youth by Rebecca Bishophall. PO Box 83, Mt. Rainer, MD 20712. judine@rahdistributors.com. RAH Distributors
"Second edition 300 in print"

Not By Bread Alone by Candy AdderleyDawe. http://www.lulu.com/content/3356037. adderleydawe@googlemail.com. http://stores.lulu.com/store.php?fAcctID=944010
"First Edition Poetry to soothe the mind and stir the soul, touching the very disturbing to the slightly light and amusing. Something for everyone, drawing on the author's experiences from living in The Bahamas and the UK"

Not Since I Grew Legs by Anthony E. Newman. 27 David Drive, PO Box 2-6, Lisle, Ontario L0M 1M0 CANADA. shipshaper@hotmail.com.
"A few of these offerings have appeared in literary anthologies. The poems are variously environmentally inclined, questioning of ingrained attitudes and behaviours, historical, quirky and off-beat, and in one or two instances, quite beyond the pale of fashion and reason. Definitely different - but watch out for the rhyming - MOST of these poems rhyme, or if not, they at least support a regular metre. "

Odyssey Of The Assumed Name by Jocelyn Shaw. 2525 Independence Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46808. nine09digits@yahoo.com. http://www.lulu.com/browse/preview.php?fCID=2512187
""Jocelyn, we truly believe the Who's Who Poetry Limited Edition Pin and the Who's Who Golden Poet Award Medallion honor the remarkable artistic standards you have displayed in your poetic writing. Howard Ely-Managing Editor""

ONCE UPON A RHYME/YEAR OF THE WINDS by Daniel Ray Farley. http://outskirtspress.com/onceuponarhyme. mantle-rae@earthlink.net.
"5 star rating: Midwest Book Review 5/8/08, listed on Amazon.com - 7.5x9.25 Paperback $14.95 pages 108, 6.14x9.21 Hardback $19.95 pages 116. Also available online through Barnes & Nobles, Borders. Hardback recently released 7/10/08, currently only available at: Order address/Web site. "Not for the faint of heart; or readers of stuffy boring poetry!" Writing influences are: Dr. Seuss, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Edgar Allen Poe... "

Open Arms by Markeith Whitlock. None. tae_20075@yahoo.com. http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?r=1&ean=9781604418262
"This is an inspirational book of poetry, romance, relationships, loss, finding love, and losing love. Many copies in print available. I've won awards for my writing, however this book hasn't won any wards as of yet. However this is a really good book, and worthy of buying. I'm sure plenty awards are on it's way for this great work. It's a book I recommend to all poetry lovers, something in here for everyone. Check it out for yourself see that it's good."

organized labor: collected poems by Daniel P. Quinn. ArtsPRunlimited@aol.com. AuthorHouse.com Book Store
" Organized Labor by Daniel P. Quinn is a wonderful book of poems. An ambitious first collection w/ multiple allusions: from poems that deal with the organized labor movement in America (most notably, the 1913 strike of 20,000 Paterson silk workers at Botto House in Haledon, NJ),an admirable first book. Invocation When our hands Touch I am excited But hide I my feelings for you. IMAGE: Writing on sexuality And baited breath As tongue in cheek Dream, do I of you. Do such words evoke passion or cliche ? In a world Such as ours Adrift Berift F A L L I N G Out of line And syncopation I struggle Escaping from madness Not as in ironic counterpoint or metaphor But rather as decision when I turn away And rely on reason Rather than thoughts of touching you. "

Painted Toes by Corrine Panisi. P.O. Box 863507; Plano, TX 75086. entrywaypublish@aol.com. www.digi-tall-media.com
"Just released - September 2006: Corrine Panisi's "Painted Toes," is a Book of Poetry and Graphic Illustrations, which is well crafted and is Corrine's second book to produce with Digi-Tall and Entry Way. This one is an outstanding comeback as her style of poetry is so refreshing and she opens her heart and mind for all to see. Many of this word-master’s thoughts are ones the reader can identify with and take in as their own. Relationships, family and love interests, are a theme in which most readers will relate. In Possession, Corrine explains, “I wore you like a pair of my favorite jeans. Now, I’m loose in the seams. Don’t fit me too tight anymore.” Painted Toes is the style of book you will curl up with as you sip a cup of tea and perhaps, paint your own toes. Contact entrywaypublish@aol.com for a copy or simply fax a request to (866) 223-7289. "

Passion of Creation by ADAMS. cypresshouse.com. cypresshouse.com
"The poems in Passion of Creation emerge from a spirit of interconnectedness. ADAMS' reflections on nature and human passions are sometimes joyful, sometimes sad, but always intimate and engaging. The surprising sense of asurance for a first collection issues from a well-integrated life. The poems are strong and sustained. You will read them again and again."

Passions by Mary Fogarty. PMB#282, 2431 Main St. SE, Los Lunas, NM 87031. M5799@AOL.com. http://www.cronesunlimited.com
"A collection of nationally and internationally recognized poetry & prose. Passions breaks through our isolation and fear with rich imagery and verse that challenges every strength. Written with a mischievous smile by a woman from humble roots who learned to live BIG in the world without apology. A tear wrenching five (5) star review on Amazon.com under Books--SEARCH--Mary Fogarty--Passions"

Planting a Good Seed by Sandra Grant Johnson. 2121 Windy Hill Road, Apt. 1905 . sandra_j@bellsouth.net.

Planting a Good Seed by Sandra Grant Johnson. 2121 Windy Hill Road, Apt. 1905 Marietta, Ga 30060 . sandra_j@bellsouth.net.
"Planting A Good Seed is a collection of spiritual and inspirational poems and poetry. The entire book conveys the heartfelt experiences of the author. Just reading any of the poems bring about a reminiscence that makes the reader think "Oh yes, I've gone through that too!" Therefore, with the formation of a few words, an awareness takes over, bringing a needed calm throughout life's chaotic times. "

Poems Beyond the Journey by J. G. Woodward. orders@invinciblepublishing.ws. info@invinciblepublishing.ws. www.invinciblepublishing.ws
"This book is the sequel to Tumultuous Journey, Poems Along the Way. This collection of poems will take you through J. G. Woodward’s amazing journey after loss and devastation, when she found joy once again. Following death of spouse and mother, the author once again found love, home, and stability, fully recovering from grief and anguish. She shares with the reader the contentment experienced in the ordinary events of life, as well as the happiness. While still challenged by the difficulties of everyday living encountered by us all, Ms. Woodward portrays the joy experienced in moving beyond heartache and loss."

Poems from the Heart and the Darker Side of Me by Angelic l. Coleman. outskirts press inc. 10940 s. parker rd-515 parker, co 80134. coleman2626@bellsouth.net. http://outskirtspress.com/poemsfromtheheart
"Angelic L. Coleman is a student of the human condition, wielding the written craft much like an artist wields a brush. The pages are a blank canvas on which to draw from a talent heralded and mauched only by an imagination that rises to the task."

Poems that Might or might not Change your Life by Charlie Clouse. Hound Dog Press 191 Rockingham Dr. Apt. B Harrisonburg, VA. 22802. ccc2nd@yahoo.com. http://www.hdpoetry.net
"Buy this Book!"

Poems to Love and the Body by Dave Malone. Bliss Station Publishing, PO Box 361, Cabool, MO 65689. Dave@bliss-station.com. www.bliss-station.com
"Thanks to the Self-Publishing Manual, in less than four months I did what can take publishing houses years. And while creating the book, I called all of the shots. Poet Matt Brennan comments on the book of poetry, "The energetic, accessible poems of Dave Malone's book celebrate sex and excess...if one could imagine a postmodern Keats, the poet might be Dave Malone.""

poetry and nature by martha spegal. outskirtspress.com. mlspegal@yahoo.com.

Poetry For All Occasions by Monica Stokes. http://www.lulu.com/content/1343579
"Printed: 52 pages, 6" x 9", perfect binding, black and white interior ink ISBN: 978-0-6151-7385-6 Language: English Country: United States"

Poetry Unplugged by Irene Brodsky. Outskirts Press.com. Chayarochel@aol.com. Amazon, Barnes&Noble, AbeBooks
"This is the lst addition of my book which was published in 2008 by Outskirts Press. It is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Abe Books. This is the lst book I wrote. Poetry is my best friend. It gave me a kiss when I was not looking! "

Poetry´s,Phrases,Chats and Visions by Louis Maurice Young. louisyoung@ig.com.br. http://louismauriceyoung.tripod.com
"This is an small sample of the first book that is coming soon and this book as well as the next that is coming soon are filled with many pictures that best depict the actions that the author describe in your pages.The title that is coming has one hundred and something pages and were released in the Book Expo America in the last year.I hope you get enjoy with them and readers will ask for the continuation of the stories after they take a read in this small sample of ther big work that is coming soon."

Potawatomi Tracks: The Ballad of Vietnam and Other Stories by Larry Mitchell. http://www.potawatomivet.com. shawnese52@yahoo.com. http://www.potawatomivet.com
""Native America Calling." September 2003 Book of the Month. "

Purple Skies by Jason Thompson. 2635 Lassen St.. slaasher72@hotmail.com.
"The price is 17.00 dollars , its 104 pages. It is written for all ages about loveand life situations. "

Put Sparklers on MY Grave by Molly Saty. PO Box 1708 Newport WA 99156. Mobosaty@msn.com. Mollysaty.com
"A classy trade bound book...78 pages of comtemporary and award winning poems. A perfect gift for poetry lovers. People who didn't even know they like poetry, say they love this book. Molly puts the keepsakes of ordinary days into her poems. Simple observations and experiences make up vived and memorable tales that touch the readers. Her work appears this year in the Washington Poets' anthology "Cascade," and the National Federation of State Poetry Societies' "Encore." The 2001 and 2007 AZ. State Legacy Award poems are included in this collection.. These 2nd printing editions are now $10 each, including mailing. Price break for muliple purchases. Order by Email mobosaty@msn.com ENJOY! "

Quark Soup by Magdalena Ball. maggie@compulsivereader.com. http://www.compulsivereader.com/html/images/quarkindex.htm
""[Magdalena Ball's] mind is a fountain of original ideas, expressed in conventional poetic format...That can only happen after years of struggle and hard work, when finally one has arrived at maturity. They require a kind of mental ferocity that knows no compromise, a reaching for the very top, comparable in spirit to the early works of Picasso." Egon H.E. Lass, Alternate-Read.com "

Quark Soup by Magdalena Ball. maggieball@compulsivereader.com. http://www.compulsivereader.com/html/images/quarkindex.htm
"Forget the ivory tower and mushy sentiments. Magdalena Ball's latest chapbook Quark Soup takes its cue from the world of quantum physics and astrobiology. With the subtle mystery of Schrödinger’s famous cat, the work evokes a range of physical conundrums, including Einstein's weird action at a distance, the birth of galaxies, the beginnings of the universe, the nature of space/time, dark matter, and string theory among others. For more information on Quark Soup, including downloads and samples, please visit the website. The author is available for interviews, readings and promotions, and the book is currently available for review. Contact the author for more information."

QuietStorm Vol.1 (Poeticallycomplexforwardthinkingsimplicities) by Shavon Meyers. quietstormvol1@yahoo.com. www.thebsideshow.com
"Remember the feeling you had when you opened the book that changed your outlook on life? Prepare to experience that feeling once more. Poet and radio host Shavon Meyers brings to life that feeling and much more in her first publication “QuietStorm Vol. 1 (Poeticallycomplexforwardthinkingsimplicities) (108 pp, Outskirts Press, Inc, $9.95). From the heartache and confusion of a solider at war, to the lost of innocence from a victim of sexual abuse, to the feeling of abandonment through the eyes of society’s forgotten homeless and even the regretful state of a drug addict, Shavon takes readers through life’s hardships from the point of view of every race, sex and creed leaving nothing to the imagination. The love and passion for writing is shown not only through Shavon’s ability to showcase life’s harsh realities but also through her poems of love, hope, happiness, triumph and spirituality. All have been brought together in this exceptionally crafted work of art that bridges the gap between generations and inspires all who read it."

RADIANT VOYAGE by Susan Taylor Jackson. 13420 Prairie Lane Red Bluff, Ca. 96080ww.northstatebusiness.com. prairiecats@snowcrest.net. www.northstatebusiness.com
"Susan Taylor Jackson is a distinguished lifetime member of The International Society of Poet`s. "Poetry is truly a math of words." Her poetry includes traditional, inspirational, psychological thriller, fantasy,& passionate verse. Praise for Susan Taylor Jackson "You have unique perspective & artistic vision" ~International Society of Poet`s "It`s an honour to read her work" ~London Magizine BRILLIANT MAGIC "Strong & charming" ~Vera Lucia Painter of fantasy & retired literture teacher. Brazil "Eclectic rhythm, three melodies going at once. Cadence of word usage that works & is surprising." ~Dan E. Mc Daniels. M.D. Calif. Susan Taylor Jackson is a Great Writer ~Cliff Ayers Founder/Owner Emerald Records since 1951 USA & Germany"

Rambling On by Jo Ann Mason. faeriepoet2004@yahoo.com. http://stores.lulu.com/store.php?fAcctID=1869454
"A small collection of poems and short stories. "

Reflections of Soaring by Ed Markow. Keith Gilpatrick and Brian Furlong. orders@mmpubs.com. www.mmpubs.com
"The Hawk is a symbol of creativity, truth and experience. I choose to write under his name because my work is based upon my view of each of those things. The poetry in this book is a pure reflection of the things that I have seen and experienced in my life. It is a portrait of the tapestry that has been woven along my path through life and my observation of that. Fly with me on this journey through my life and see how I view life and the people who have touched mine in very special ways. Perhaps you will find similarity with your own life as well as contrast. In either case we are fellow travelers viewing existence from on high."

Reflections On Life's Lessons by Christina M. Giles. cmgiles@comcast.net. www.christinagiles.webnode.com
"Filled with poetry about every day experiences and hardships. Poems delve into the heartache of death, breakups, and doing what is necessary to "make ends meet." There is also a tribute to those who were lost, and those who survived, 9/11."

RHUBARB PIE by Robert W. Birch. 429 Grand Ridge Dr., Howard, OH 43028. birchbarks@aol.com. http://www.poetry-nut.com
"Poems both sentimental and sensual. The poet writes of things we all understand and enjoy, reminding the reader of forgotten memories and hidden meanings. This book will make you laugh and it will make you cry. Bob does not hide his naughtiness, but in this book does not flaunt it. That he leaves for a few others in his collection."

Rhyme & Reason, Animal Lessons by George E. Abbas, Sr. 103062.3674@CompuServe.com.
"Thanks again for the help and encouragement in your book."

Romantic Spirit • Expressions of Love by Cody A. Davis. 2303 Singletree Ave. Ste B Austin, Texas 78727. info@intimateheart.com. www.intimateheart.com
"WANT LOVE? This romantic gift will keep giving all year long! Romantic Spirit, Expressions of Love CD is the Ultimate Gift of Love. The beauty and passion of romantic love expressions is combined with inspirational Verse, Art & Music. Not only that, it has software that can be personalized to automatically play a love expression for any special occasion, such as Birthday, Anniversary, Christmas, or Valentines. First-ever of its kind because it combines multimedia with software, plus can be played on a standard audio player. "A magical blend of poetry, artwork and music that is certain to excite the senses." -- Michael Webb, best-selling author - The RoMANtic's Guide "

Round The Rue - Poetical Celebrations of Life by Brian Grant. P.O. Box 563 Hackensack, NJ 07602-053. RexdalePublishCo@cs.com. http://www.RexdalePublishing.com
"This is the first publication by Irish-American poet Brian Grant. Mr. Grant currently is a member of the Security Department at The New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. His background a US Marine, police reporter and political commentator combined with his visceral experiences in New York City make for some very interesting poetry. "

Round The Rue - Poetical Celebrations of Life by Brian Grant. P.O. Box 563 Hackensack, NJ 07602-0563. RexdalePublishCo@cs.com. http://www.RexdalePublishing.com
"Mr. Grant was born and reared in bustling New York City. He is of Irish-Scottish descent and is the third of nine children. He has, according to his own recollections, held a minimum of 178 different jobs, and probably more. Starting as a copyboy and subsequently working as police reporter and political commentator, he worked for The Daily Mirror and the Washington Heights Citizen. During this time he gained valuable insight into the way of crime in the streets, interfacing with NYPD officers working on local cases. As an Irish rebel at heart, he found himself in detention on his first day in high school, and in the brig during his tour of duty with the United States Marine Corps. He found he didn't mind solitary confinement at all. Because he has always been an avid reader, he was never without a rolled up paperback book in his hip pocket. Mr. Grant is comfortable exploring the lives and deaths; comedies and tragedies; and loves and lost loves of mankind. His poetry expresses the spiritual duality of good and evil in man, while leaving traces of the beauty and pleasure he sees in life. 96 pages, soft cover, 1,000 copies in print"

Sacred Voices: Women of Genesis Speak by Sherri Waas Shunfenthal. 6023 Pocol Drive Clifton, VA 20124-1333. chrisandtom@erols.com. http://members.xoom.com/Vonderahe/pocolpress.htm
"Ever wonder what our ancient heroines of Genesis were thinking and feeling? In the patriarchal society of Biblical times, these women never had the opportunity to express themselves...Until now. This unique book of poem cycles examines Lilith, Eve, Mrs. Noah, Sarah, Rebekah, Dinah, Miriam, and many others. Their stories will inspire and empower. Fully illustrated."

Serenity by Sheena Washington. P.O. Box 1562, Rockville, MD 20849-1562. SheenaW01@aol.com; sheenainwords@hotmail.com.
"Sheena Washington has been writing poetry for two years and was nominated this year as Poet of the Year 2000 by the International Society of Poets. She received several award for her poetry, including an International Poet of Merit Award plaque and bronze award medallion from the International Society of Poets and the Editor's Choice Award certificate for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry by Poetry.com and the International Library of Poetry. She had one of her poems printed in "The Chamber of Dreams" Anthology, a collection of new poems submitted by poets and selected by the International Library of Poetry and was also selected to write a poem to be featured in "The Best Poets of 2000" Anthology. Sheena has compiled an assortment of her work and has published her first poetry book entitled "Serenity". "Serenity" is inspirational poetry based on real life experiences. "

Side by Side by Dan Tharp. http://shadowpoetry.com/bookstore/sidebyside.html. Danth64@yahoo.com.
"I have been writing poetry since I was 18 years old. And yet, it is only now, when I am 39, that I have a small collection of poetry in print through Shadowpoetry.com. I write of those things which stir me, and I am never quite sure from where the inspiration will come. It may be from "Falling Leaves" drifting lazily in the breeze. It may be "The Struggle" I encounter with my emotional issues. It may come from looking at my children and seeing "Reflections of Me". It may come from the "Death of a Butterfly" lying lifeless on the ground. It may come from a photograph of my great-grandparents as they sit "Side by Side... As I said, I am never quite sure from where inspiration will come. I am only pleased that it does visit with me and I dislike those times it stays away too long... I consider my poetry as a reflection of me and the path I have traveled in this life. It reflects my thoughts, feelings, emotions and experiences... Dan Tharp "

Soulful Storm Collection by Che' Hill. 4351 N. O'Connor Rd Irving, TX 75062. blazeche@cs.com. www.balladsbyche.com
""Your poetry and unique style delivered precisely what our publication wanted. Your verse distills our lives." Gemeral Berry, Jr. Publisher of Our Texas Magazine "[Che' Hill's] writing is spiritual, insightful, and uplifting." Kathleen Harrington Texas Cable News Network Book Review: "In his first book, Che' Hill is well on his way to mastering the necessary tools of a first-class poet. His book is reminiscent of a buffet with a little something for everyone. Poems involving life, love, and everything in between let the reader choose their literary entree. Hill's background as a spoken word artist is also evident as the rhythms of his poems add to their readability. It's almost as if you can hear him reciting the words as you read them, and even find yourself reciting them aloud as if you were the author and the words were your own creation. Che' Hill has created a soul-winner, not just for the professional poet but for the lyrical novice as well. Soulful Storm leaves readers impatiently waiting for Hill's next release." Janel Burrell Assistant Editor MOn-The Gazette "

Spirits and Oxygen by Yolanda Coulaz. 172 Blueberry Dr., Deposit, NY 13754. ELLAFANTOM@cs.com.
"Reviews by Colette Inez, George Wallace (Suffolk County Poet Laureate), Patti Tana, Norbert Krapf, Anna DiBella, Susan Astor. Introduction by Vince Clemente. Book is available by mail for $23.00 (incl. shipping) 144 pages. softcover. ISBN 0-9740011-0-4"

Still Living on my Feet by Tichaona Chinyelu. WhirlWind Publishing c/o Tichaona Chinyelu 110 Cypress St. #202 Brookline, MA 02445. t.chinyelu@comcast.net. http://www.authorsden.com/tichaona and http://www.inthewhirldwind.com
"Still Living on my Feet Author: Tichaona Chinyelu Perfect Paperback: 77 pages Publisher: Whirlwind Publishing; First edition (May 9, 2007) Language: English ISBN-10: 0978935519 ISBN-13: 978-0978935511 Price: $14.95 Still Living on my Feet is the follow up to Tichaona Chinyelu’s first book, In the Whirlwind, which was rooted in a sense of hard-hitting revolutionary black love. Still Living on my Feet is available at lulu.com authorsden.com Inthewhirlwind.com "

Still Longing For You! / Inspirational Verses by Kulbir. FotoArt International, 5 Courtney Way, Red Bank, NJ 07701. FotoArtInternational@msn.com. www.fotoartinternational.com
"First edition 2004"

Stone Wisdom by Rolland G. Smith. The Kenneth G. Mills Foundation, P.O. Box 790, Stn. F., Toronto, ON, Can. M4Y 2N7. news@kgmfoundation.org. www.kgmfoundation.org
"Stone Wisdom comprises commentaries and poetry from the unique perspective of one who has been on the front lines as a TV news anchor for over 40 year and is the recipient of 11 Emmy Awards for broadcast journalism. Broadcasting highlights include presidential interviews, front-line coverage of the Vietnam War, anchoring the international broadcast feed of "Live Aid: to an audience in excess of two billion, and being the first journalist to accompany the U.S. Geological Survey Team inside Mount St. Helens after the volcano's devastating eruption. Stone Wisdom is Mr.Smith's third published book. Print run is 350, price $18.95."

Sunlight and Shadow: Reflections at Age 95 by Russell O. Huse. Facet Publications, LLC, PO Box 151, Herman, MN, 56248-0151. orders@facetpublications.com. http://www.facetpublications.com
"A man's poet--This collection of poetry and essays by Mr. Huse is the finest of such works in a long time. Mr. Huse writes with a passion about life and nature, weaving the feelings he experienced as a husband, father, and mountain climber into some of the greatest poems he has ever written. If you ever wondered how you should approach life, take time to read Russell Huse's take on it. Between the covers of this book, you'll find poems and essays that overflow with awe at the beauty of nature and thanksgiving to God for each day. Huse knows a miracle when he sees one. "

SUNLIGHT FROM ANOTHER DAY - POEMS IN & OUT OF THE BODY by Tim Bellows. Amazon.com (search TIM BELLOWS). tpb45@sbcglobal.net. golden.timbellows.com (Read entire Afterword!)
"“Tim Bellows is an unabashedly spiritual poet in an increasingly cynical world.” ***Todd Temkin, North American poet. His most recent book is Crazy Denizens of the Lost World."

Surviving the Darkness by Michael James Jaquish. 3305 72nd Avenue Court NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. starborn1@yahoo.com.
"Regardless of how strong and prepared we think we are, life has a way of humbling us with unexpected challenges from time to time. How we react to those challenges eventually comes to define the kind of person we are. This little book of prose, poetry and sketches sprung from the heart of a journey that carried the author down a series of dark and dreary pathways and back into the light, providing him with an awareness that what happens to us is not nearly as important as how we react to what happens to us. The author uses poetry to show how adversity can be confronted as you decide whether to surrender or survive. He chose survival and his journey should inspire others who face similar challenges. These poems, stories and sketches serve as entertaining evidence of that survival."

Sweet Sorrow, Bitter Apple: Adult Rhymes by Robert W. Birch. 429 Grand Ridge Dr., Howard, OH 43028. birchbarks@aol.com. http://www.poetry-nut.com
"Ready for an adult collection of poetry? This is a self-published collection of verse in a variety of forms, rhyming and not, naughty and nice. This low-cost book is printed on demand in a spiral binder format."

Take Home the Sea by Carol W. LaForet. P.O. Box 166, Fountainville, PA 18923. carol@daysofyore.org. www.daysofyore.org
""Take Home the Sea" is a keepsake of days spent ocenside. It celebrates the sea and life by the sea - written by a sea lover for sea lovers everywhere."

THE ALTAR BOY, An Anthology of Poetry and Writings by a Catholic and Former Altar Boy by Horace R. Busch, Jr.. 630 Erford Road, Camp Hill, Pa. 17011. h2bjrbronze@verizon.net. http://www.outskirtspress.com/horacebusch
"The book is a print on demand book. It's available on line at amazon.com, borders, and barnes&noble. The poetry is an easy read, very down to earth, and very entertaining. There is also a short yet entertaining short story; and, there is a speech I gave at a Navy Base during Black History Month."

The Anguish and Bliss of My Soul by Raphael Marjorie Camille. P.O. Box 2855, Huntington Station, NY 11746. marjorie.camille@gmail.com. http://www.outskirtspress.com/theanguishandblissofmysoul
"The seasons of the heart take center stage in this remarkable collection of free verse poetry. In The Anguish & Bliss of My Soul, Raphael Marjorie Camille trains her eye on nothing less than the totality of the human experience. The dozens of poems collected here examine love, loss, God and family, all from a perspective that is at once modern and timeless. "

The Beautiful Garden Poems by Chinyere Nwakanma. 37c Selbourne Road Ilford Essex IGI 3AH. nwakanmachinyere@yahoo.co.uk. www.beautifulgardenbooks.com
"This is the first edition of this book.The book is entertaining and very engaging.It could be read by people of all ages.It contains some wonderful poems with nice piece of advice for young people"

The Beginning of the Tumbling by Katie Davis-Steward. 6862 Newberry Street, San Diego CA 92120. katstu2@yahoo.com. www.katstu2.biz
"First edition & signed by author. Perfect condition."

The Complete Poetic Works of Michael Madsen, Vol I: 1995-2005 by Michael Madsen, Michael Naughton, Donna Novak. 15200 NBN Way, Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214. admin@13handsonline.com. www.13HandsOnline.com
"Actor Michel Madsen (Reservoir Dogs, Donnie Brasco, Kill Bill) released a Ten Year Anniversary Edition Loaded with photos; some rare and never before seen Includes previously out-of-print books Beer, Blood and Ashes, Eat the Worm and Burning in Paradise, available for the first time in one volume Includes now out-of-print A Blessing of the Hounds and 46 Down: A Book of Dreams and Other Ramblings New selections from When Pets Kill Afterword by Michael Madsen in his own words; A retrospective "

The Cookie Tree by Jocelyn Shaw. 2525 Independence Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46808. nine09digits@yahoo.com. http://www.lulu.com/content/217508
"The Cookie Tree is another creation from Jocelyn Shaw, media artist and author. Jocelyn Shaw has been nominated with the International Society of Poets for Amateur Poets of the Year amongst 58 countries and has had the opportunity to have her poetry recorded through the ISP in the Sounds of Poetry collections. The Cookie Tree shares with us the tantilizing wit and humor of the author while at the same time exploring the limits of creative writing."

The Dancer by Diana S. Hindman. Plain Vision Publishing, #163, 1993 S. Kihei Rd., #21, Kihei, HI 96753. plainvisionpub@aol.com. www.plainvisionpublishing.com
"An intimate collection of contemporary poetry. Available in hard cover with dust jacket. ISBN#: 978-0-9788640-0-2 $16.95 Also available in soft cover. ISBN#: 978-0-9788640-1-9 $12.95 5.5 x 8.5 80 pages"

THE ECHO OF APPLAUSE: And the Sound of Poetry by Robert W. Birch. 429 Grand Ridge Dr,, Howard, OH 43028. birchbarks@aol.com. http://www.poetry-nut.com
"A self-published collection of poetry, printed on demand in a spiral format. Bob writes in a variety of styles, both with meter and rhyme and in free verse. This would be a low cost addition to your library of poems."

The Fearless Tattoo by Beth Cagle Burt. Shadow Poetry, PO Box 125, Excelsior Springs,MO 64024. spquill@shadowpoetry.com. www.shadowpoetry.com/bookstore/fearlesstattoo.html
"Winner of Shadow Poetry's 1st Bi-annual Chapbook Competition, Summer 2003 The introductory poem reads as follows: The Fearless Tattoo I am an exhibitionist for a smile or a printed page, writing my life in tattoos over my body; poems are painted across my face with blades of glass. I tell small lies to make a line sound better, or to denie it. I sell myself to chaotic idols and stain my heart with tiny pins, whispering to mother, "I am a whore to survive." The pain is almost pleasing. This chapbook of thirty poems is divided into two sections with the first section featuring hospital/health poems and the second section featuring memories from childhood to adulthood. Two-thirds of the poems have been previously published in literary journals and two of the poems have placed in national poetry contests. Beth Cagle Burt, a North Carolina native, is a former college writing instructor and newspaper reporter. She has had upwards of three dozen poems and photographs published in literary arts journals in the US, UK, and Australia. "

The General Is Asked His Opinion and other sad songs 2002-2005 by Omar Shapli. www.twentythreebooks.com. dmowbray@twentythreebooks.com. www.twentythreebooks.com
"First Edition Paperback: 69 pages Publisher: twentythreebooks (December 7, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 0978940601 ISBN-13: 978-0978940607 An incisive string of meditations on a misbegotten war and seven decades of the author's intellectual life, The General is Asked His Opinion and other sad songs 2002 2005 is Omar Shapli's combined idea of memoir, treatise, and playground rendered in multi-chromal verse. Massachusetts poet Omar Shapli's first book of poetry finds the author exploring the personal, the political, and the polemic past and present in a dizzying array of styles and wordthoughtexperiments. "

The Heart of It All by Lori Goff. www.iUniverse.com.

The life And Times Of Angela Wilson by Angela Wilson. 5710 66th Ave Apt 6 Sacramento, CA 95823. angela.wilson7@yahoo.com.
"The Life And Times Of Angela Wilson is a series Of poetry written from the heart. As You read each poem It touches the soul. The book speaks on Nature, politics and Pure emotion. Each poem was written with passion and truth. When you read these poem, it will touch your soul. So come and get your poetry today, you won't be sorry."

The Life And Times Of Angela Wilson by Angela Wilson. 10940 Southparker Drive 515 paker, CO 80134. angela.wilson6@sbcglobal.net. angelawilson@outskirtspress.com
"Buy The life And Times of Angela Wilson I'm not saying this because I wrote it. It's because when people read it, they say they Love it and I hear them recommending it to their friends and Family and thier friends feel the same. So You be the Judge, Buy a copy Today. You won't regret it."

The Mouth of Home by Janell Moon. Arctos Press, PO Box 401, Sausalito, CA 94966. Runes@aol.com. http://members.aol.com/runes
"Moon's voice is an absolutely original voice. With wicked humor and a compasionate eye, Janell dedftly tackles the conundrums of family, lesbian love, aging. Raw, risky honesty. From girlhood in a small Ohio town, to dreams after a friend;s suicide, to the tricky balance of adult life on a San Francisco hillside...irreverent, unflinching, personal and political, these poems leave you wanting more. Dorothy Wall from the back cover. $12 + 2.50 sh/h 6 x 9, 72 pages "

The Night We First Met - A Mystic Journey by Kavindra (Jeffrey Armstrong). 7999 Berkley St. Burnaby BC V5E4G5. vasa108@telus.net. http://www.jeffreyarmstrong.com
"Award-Winning Finalist in the Poetry Category of the National Indie Excellence 2007 Book Awards. Limited Edition printing. These mystical poems to the Divine Beloved were revealed to Kavindra, an initiate of the Bhakti/Tantra schools of India, during profound states of meditation. The new Rumi!"

The ORACLE Speaks ... just because by Denise L. Cook. P.O.Box 3202 Hollywood, CA 90078-3202. lynnettelyles.oraclepublishing@live.com. www.theoraclespeaks.info
"The Oracle Speaks…just because, by author, singer/ songwriter and poet Denise L. Cook is her second book of positive, motivational, and inspirational messages and poetry. In her book Ms. Cook has brought together a unique blend of truth and emotion embedded with symbolism, imagery and the balance of personal insight and unconditional love through her use of cryptic poetry and prose. To augment the strong messages of her poetic content, Ms. Cook has chosen the work of Los Angeles based artist Sandra Cooper, to join in this marriage of poetry and art that rivals the best in visual and literary collaborations. Cooper is known for her distinctive abstract expressionist style. "My art celebrates the randomness of abstract expressionism," says Cooper. www.ArtForYou.com "

The Road to Veritas by Doug Benton. chipanugget@juno.com. www.dbmarketpro.com
"Doug Benton is a popular radio broadcaster with more talent than just his voice. He is painter, photographer, and extremely talented poet. His newest book, The Road to Veritas (truth) is filled with some of his best poems. Doug has won numerous awards for his poetry."

The Road Unseen by Ashley Louise Andrus. 108 Deanna Drive, Lafayette, La. 70503. ala@andrus.com.
"First Edition"

The Shadow and the Light: Selected Poems, 1946-1999 by S.P. Dunn. 32 Highgate Road, Berkeley, CA 94707. edunn@well.com. www.hrssrs.org
"Poems by a well-known cultural anthropologist who was also disabled by cerebral palsy."

The Songs of Ladyhawk by Eva . http://www.enovel.com/w/wright_e/wright_e.html. Eva@aeneas.net. http://www.Authorsden.com/Evawright
"This is an eBook of Native American and Western Poetry from a Tennessee Author."

The Soul of Elizabeth by Sarah Elizabeth Schwersenska. Keith Gilpatrick and Brian Furlong. orders@mmpubs.com. www.mmpubs.com
"The first in the ‘Elizabeth’ series, “The Soul of Elizabeth” will take you into dramatic times in a young woman’s life. It will also take you through imaginative, fantasy times. You, as the reader, get to choose which is which. Read dramatic readings such as the award winning, “Now the Angels’ Babe”. Look for the second in the ‘Elizabeth’ series – “Elizabeth By Storm”."

The Sounds of Sylence by Sylence Campbell. Keith Gilpatrick and Brian Furlong. orders@mmpubs.com. www.mmpubs.com
"The Sounds of Sylence is a collection of poems by poet and writer Sylence Campbell. This collection traverses the hardships and thrilling beauty that is emotion in its rawest form. Love, lust, tragedy, elements that are an unavoidable aspect of life in this world. To express them without fear is to acknowledge our own humanity and turn the saddest and most bittersweet moments of our lives into art. It is the hope of the author that readers can relate to and be inspired by the opportunity to create something sweet from hardships."

The Stride of Our Walk...The Root of Our Stand - A Collection of Performance Poetry by Shonnese C.L. Coleman. Everflowing Publications - P.O. Box 191535, Los Angeles, CA 90019. Everflowing@nycmail.com.
"First Edition, 500+ in print, March 2001. This book is also available on Amazon.com."

The Two Headed God by ADAMS. cypresshouse.com.
""The poems in The Two Headed God are small capsules that hold the potency of desert storms. On the page, they are the visible tips of icebergs whose underwater bodies are ocean mountains of premonitions and feelings. Here language has the quality of power: few words suffice to conjure up the world. By probing and calling the surrounding reality, the poet becomes the sage who can connect nature and culture, the future with the past. Ancient wisdoms come alive again in poems like The Two Headed God which celebrates the basic native American principle of duality of the universe. These poems are true gems that reflect the light of the stars and of the inner soul. - Francisco X. Alarcon, author of Snake Poems "

The World I Still Love by Michael Deshawn Key. 194-16 110 ave.. mcharmonie@aol.com. http://www.orgsites.com/ny/legacieinc.
"Hello,this is my book promotional website please make sure to put a dot at the end of my web address.I have 2 books available for purchase as well as healthy vitamins website."

The Write House by Edwin Hurdle. friend4sure8@aol.com. http://www.authorsden.com/edwinhurdle
"Title: The Write House Author: Edwin Hurdle - http://www.authorsden.com/edwinhurdle Format: Paperback Pages: 48 Publisher: Outskirts Press - www.outskirtspress.com Copyright: March 31, 2007 Language: English ISBN-10: 1432704613 ISBN-13: 978-1432704612 Price: $10.95 Available at - www.amazon.com - www.aalbc.com - www.outskirtspress.com - barnesandnoble.com - powellbooks.com"

THEM: poems 1999-2002 by Omar Shapli. www.itascabooks.com. dmowbray@twentythreebooks.com. www.twentythreebooks.com

This Is Why You Flew Ten Thousand Miles by Patti Tana. Whittier Publications, 64 Alabama Ave, Island Park, NY 11558 . info@whitbook.com. www.pattitana.com
"The poems "Skin Knows Skin" and "Buy or Lease?" were nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Winners to be announced. See and hear Patti read these poems at www.pattitana.com"

Through My Windows by Keith Fancher. Amazon Books. keithfancher@earthlink.net.
"Poetry for those who don't like poetry. One reader reported she read the entire book to her husband in one sitting. A very readable book. A book for reading outloud."

Timeless Influences by Vickie M. Oliver-Lawson. PO Box 67427, Baltimore, MD 21215. vpoetess@aol.com. http://www.authorsden.com/vickiemoliverlawson
"Timeless Influences, ISBN #978-0-578-01809-6, is the second collection of poetry written by Ms. Oliver-Lawson. It focuses upon the issues which confront us in life as well as the strength we possess in getting through them. An additional feature of the book is entitled The Inspiration Behind the Words. This is a first edition with a limited run of 75 copies in print. The cost of the book is $10.00 + S&H."

Timeless Without Time by Timothy McNeal. Shadowa Ink Publications - PO Box 125 - Excelsior Springs, MO 6402. shadowpoetry@shadowpoetry.com. www.shadowpoetry.com
"A fine collection of rhyming/non-rhyming poems in the Imagists' style, well- balanced, presenting verses of truth and motions."

To whom it may concern by Delilah Brown. delilb@att.net. lulu.com
"to whom it may concern is a book of spiritual poetry journaling my life."

Tranquility: Calming poetry for the soul by Martha L Spegal. www.outskirtspress.com/tranquility. mlspegal@yahoo.com.

True Identities by Michelle Ailene True. http://www.lulu.com/MichelleTrue. MichelleAileneTrue@yahoo.com. www.MichelleAileneTrue.com
"I self-published True Identities in September 2005 after having had my first two books of poetry published by a small publisher in Maryland. The book and e-book can be ordered at www.lulu.com/MichelleTrue. Autographed copies of the book, as well as the e-book on CD and a 2-cd audio book set, can be ordered directly from me at www.MichelleAileneTrue.com/products.html. Audio books of my other two books (True Reflections and True Emotions) are also available on my website."

Tumultuous Journey, Poems Along the Way by J. G. Woodward. orders@invinciblepublishing.ws. info@invinciblepublishing.ws. www.invinciblepublishing.ws
"First edition"

under the influence by Ricardo Acuna. 5170 Caspar Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90041. writericardoacuna@yahoo.com. www.myspace.com/undertheinfluencebook

Urban Love thoughts on the Subway (A collection of sensual and erotic poems) by Vaughn A Young. vay722@aol.com. www.vaughnayoung.com

View from the middle of the Road-volume II by Makal Ani, Lucinda Clark, Robert Ward and Toni Quest. P.O. Box 211701 Martinez, Georgia 30917. info@prapublishing.com. www.prapublishing.com
"This anthology chronicles the thoughts of four African American poets on topics that range from politics to chocolate. It is the second in a series of View titles produced to showcase poetry."

Visible Bones by CB Follett. Arctos Press, PO Box 401, Sausalito, CA 94966. Runes@aol.com. http://members.aol.com/runes
""Visible Bones may well prove to be one of the finest poetry collections to emerge this year. The poems are extraordinary." June Owens, author of Tree Line "CB Follett is a poet of astonishing breadth who addresses both the life of the body and the life of the spirit... She is a seer and a truthteller who writes in a vivid, passionate voice, we feel we can trust." Susan Terris, author of Curved Space 130 pages, 6" x 9", perfect bound, cover and section art by the poet $15 plus $2 postage CB Follett has been widely published, won awards, prizes, grant. Been nominated for five Pushcart Prizes in Poetry "

Visible Bones by CB Follett. Arctos Press, POBox 401, Sausalito, CA 94966. runes@aol.com. http://members.aol.com/runes
"This may be the best poetry book of the year. The poems are extraordinary. June Owens CB Follett is a poet of astonishing breadth who addresses both the life of the body and the life of the spirit. When she tackles universal truths, she exapands our understanding of the world. She writes in a voice we know we can trust. Susan Terris CB Follett's wit and invention are delicious, and the emotional deptheach poem possesses is often breathtaking. Ruth Daigon $14.95 + $3 sh/h 6 x 9 130 pgs. illustrated by the poet"

Visions of Echoes by Brian Rini. BrianBLR@aol.com. http://www.outskirtspress.com/webpage.php?isbn=1432701908

Vocal Moments by Vickie M.Oliver-Lawson. Vickie M.Oliver-Lawson,PO Box 67427 Baltimore,MD. vpoetess@aol.com. http://www.authorsden.com/vickiemoliverlawson
"Title: Vocal Moments Author: Vickie M.Oliver-Lawson Type: Non-Fiction - Poetry Publisher: Poeticjava Publishing Copyright: 2003 Price: $15.00 ISBN # 0-9742609-4-0 Vocal Moments (a collection of various poems designed to inspire, heal, humor and give you food for thought), released in 2003 and published by Poeticjava Publishing. It is written by Vickie M.Oliver-Lawson."

VOICES IN VERSE, Weaving Words by Floriana Hall and 19 other poets. www.OmniBookPublishing.com. HAFLORIA@sbcglobal.net. http://www.alongstoryshort.net/FlorianaHall.html
"Floriana Hall sold 157 copies of VOICES IN VERSE at first signing two months ago. Attractive cover, 289 pages, hardbound. Inspirational."

WAVELETS Poetic Flotsam On The Sea Of Life by Nahu. outskirtspress.com/WAVELETS. nahudini2@aol.com. outskirtspress.com/WAVELETS
" Ordering Information 5 x 8 Paperback ISBN: 1598001566 $12.95 A rich miasma of philosophical thoughts, these poems reveal a mystical blend of Metaphysics, Eastern, and Existential perspectives, while quantum excursions in consciousness add a holo-twist to the endings. SAMPLE: WAYFARER Who knows what waits beyond Times fabled walls Olympiad When wise men hesitate To guess what Muses propagate; Chance I indeed this foot to place Mortal to immortal space Releasing Pandora's progeny To fend against luck's tyranny Or silver spoon should fate inherit Which ever comes to me by merit, Perhaps finding here in poor disguise A hidden fool pretense belies, So stepping forth I close this door My future sealed forever more! "

We ... a spirit seeking harmony for a world that's out of sync by Heather J. Kirk. P.O. Box 6046 Scottsdale, AZ 85261. HJKirk@juno.com. www.PhotoGraphicArtistry.CityMax.com
"In Heather Kirk's profound first effort in the world of poetry imprints, We ... a spirit seeking harmony for a world that's out of sync, she takes the reader on a faith journey modeled after that of the prophet Isaiah, yet sets it in the absolute present. Tears flow through her tellings of pain so personal we think they are our own. And perhaps they are. Yet "We" never leaves us alone, offering possibilities in the communion of family, friends and a God that burns us with His healing fire. Even non-poetry readers' will find the text in "We" natural and readable, beautiful even as the poems reveal the tragedies that befall us in this world. With Ms. Kirk's assistance, we travel from grief and pain to hope and purpose. Through the chapter headings out of sync', who will go?', coal to my lips', send me', and go,' she reminds us that no matter what we have lived through, we are never so broken that we cannot go and minister to another in need. When I was reading We', I wanted to gobble it up-to swallow the content whole, without chewing. At the same time I wanted to touch and feel every word. I really had to force myself to go slow. Your book did everything a great book should. It made me ache, it made me smile. It made me think, and wonder. Then, like a REALLY GREAT BOOK, it made me want to read it again, which I did. It also made me anxious to share it with my friends. -Cheri Oehler Terman, Social Worker"

We Hear You: American Kids Reflections' on Darfur by Poets for Peace. 11654 Plaza American Drive #267 Reston, VA 20190. info@opendoorspublishing.com. www.opendoorspublishing.com
""If a war could be stopped with flights of compassion, 10-year-olds in Darfur might sleep a little easier tonight. At Mill Run Elementary School in Ashburn, 149 fifth-graders penned poems so startling and full of compassion for the suffering people of western Sudan that their words will appear in a book that will have an introduction by author Maya Angelou. Proceeds from the book's sale will help fund a school in Darfur's Muzbat village. Fifth-graders at Mill Run Elementary in Ashburn are publishing a book of poems to benefit a school in Sudan and are collecting donations, as well. The brainchild of teacher Logan Williams, the book project began as a lesson, which begat a question, which begat poems and drawings, which begat an idea, a publishing company and a groundswell of support from admiring readers far afield and younger Mill Run students keen to take action themselves." Washington Post Staff Writer Delphine Schrank Sunday, June 3, 2007; Page LZ01 "

When I Was A Poet (new and selected poems) by Charlie Clouse. Hound Dog Books 3329 Debbie Court Harrisonburg VA. 22801. booksales@hounddogbooks.com. http://www.hounddogbooks.com
"An amazing collection of poetry by Harrisonburg's hometown poet and writer Charlie Clouse. With wisdom and a rare sense of humor this book is a must have! "

WIN! Poetry Contests with the Patterns and Forms to Get You There by Esther M. Leiper, poetry editor, WRITERS’ Journal magazine. WRITERS’ Journal Books, PO Box 394, Perham, MN 56573. writersjournal@writersjournal.com. http://www.writersjournal.com .
"Finally, a poet’s guide to winning poetry contests. WIN! Poetry Contests will give you the precise instructions on how to write, brainstorm ideas, and win poetry contests. Author Esther Leiper divulges her secrets to winning more than 1,000 poetry contests in her writing career. She shows you why the title of your poem is paramount to winning. After discussing many of the common forms of poetry she introduces you to some of the more obscure forms and patterns that will certainly garner you a prize in the next competition you enter. Using her experience as a poetry judge and poetry editor, Esther presents and discusses many of her own First-Prize winning entries—offering insight on each poem and how it was written. Softcover, 5 ½ x 8 ½, 352 pages, perfect bound, $23.97 (includes Priority mailing). ISBN: 0-9678103-1-0. "

Words of Life to a Dying Soul by Angela R. Green. Glorious Designs, P.O. Box 95312, North Little Rock, AR 72190 . angela@angelargreen.com. www.angelargreen.com
"In this dynamic inspirational poetry devotional, Angela Green provides encouragement and hope to the brokenhearted, discouraged, rejected and defeated soul. This book is self-published by Angela R. Green of Glorious Designs. Angela is a poet, artist, and graphic designer. She has written, designed, and published Words of Life to a Dying Soul. This book is also available at Amazon.com."

Yellow Flowers on a Rainy Day by Tanya Hyonhye Ko. PO Box 9095, San Pedro, CA 90734. publisher@omabooks.com. www.OmaBooks.com
"Uplifting stories that celebrate motherhood, diapers and all! With titles such as "Homemaker Poet" and "While I am Cleaning the Belybutton", this collection of poems in free verse reads easily. A great gift for mothers of all ages!"

Zen Fishing and Other Southern Pleasures by Dorothy K. Fletcher. Ocean Publishing, P.O. Box 1080, Flagler Beach, FL 32136-1080. oceanpublisher@cfl.rr.com. www.ocean-publisher.com
"Zen Fishing and Other Southern Pleasures is a collection of delightful essays and poignant poems that touch upon the wonderful aspects of living in the South. Mountains and beaches, old friends and new, childhood experiences and beyond - Zen Fishing takes the reader away from the stresses and distresses of the work-a-day world. Dorothy K. Fletcher brings what really matters about life into clear focus, allowing the reader to feel the inner peace that comes from a deep connection with nature and loved ones. While its setting is distinctively Southern, its meaning and relevance are universal."


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