"Seated Above, Looking Below" contains about 200 poems that will take you on a journey, a journey that wanders through the seasons of life and ends on some deep spiritual truths. This is Bob's first published book. Interestingly enough, the book title was inspired by scripture – Eph 2:6 which states “And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus.” This is an incredible piece of scripture because it show’s Gods abundant grace towards us – but note … [Read more...] about Seated Above, Looking Below by Bobby Brown
Frozen Sparks : A Rhapsodist’s Tale by Debopriyaa Dutta
A collection of verses which describes the feelings of a young woman, who is tossed in the whirlwind of unrequited feelings, loss, rebellion and depression. Despite everything, she feels closer to home when she writes about the man she is in love with, who is blasphemously beautiful to her. Her thought processes develop as the poems advance, and eventually ends with a promise of a new beginning, bittersweet aftertastes and approaching happiness. Targeted Age Group:: 14-29 What Inspired You … [Read more...] about Frozen Sparks : A Rhapsodist’s Tale by Debopriyaa Dutta
Cover Contest: Horse-Minded by Suzette Bishop
Horse-Minded Cover Designer: I chose the photo for the cover myself. Comments about cover design The memoir of Dorothy Herbert, Riding Sensation of the Age! A Memoir by Hilda Nelson inspired my poems about horseback riding. The title poem of my book, "Horse-Minded," includes descriptions and quotes about Dorothy Herbert's astonishing accomplishments as a circus bareback rider based on the memoir. Her struggles and successes are metaphorically compared with my own and others' experiences … [Read more...] about Cover Contest: Horse-Minded by Suzette Bishop
Cover Contest: Random Musing of a Late Baby Boomer by RM DAmato
Random Musing of a Late Baby Boomer Cover Designer: Chiara Girardelli Comments about cover design I found the cover and it was apropos for my collection of poems … [Read more...] about Cover Contest: Random Musing of a Late Baby Boomer by RM DAmato
Cover Contest: Greetings Cards with Attitude by S.B. Mann
Greetings Cards with Attitude Cover Designer: S.B Mann Comments about cover design Like the poetry in this anthology this cover image is both personal, a photograph of the Author by the Author, yet at the same time it is an image of the much bigger and permanent. The brightness of the text, clothing and grass also contrast well with the grey misty skyline. Again this gives an indication of varying emotions that are present in the poetry. There is also a sense of isolation which was … [Read more...] about Cover Contest: Greetings Cards with Attitude by S.B. Mann
Cover Contest: Sprouted Soul: Whole-Souled Poems by Doobie
Sprouted Soul: Whole-Souled Poems Cover Designer: Cover designed by Zackary @ Raven Tree Design Comments about cover design Teamed up with Zackary - inspired by the nature cycle we used beautiful horizon scene, enriched colors, and incorporating very subtle purple undertones to the natural orange and yellow hues. … [Read more...] about Cover Contest: Sprouted Soul: Whole-Souled Poems by Doobie
Cover Contest: Freeze Frame by Oscar Sparrow
Freeze Frame Cover Designer: William Fuller Comments about cover design The title of the anthology was a big influence on the cover - FREEZE FRAME. Since the book featured six poets it seemed logical to show each in a frozen frame of film. The designer was a young graphic design student who came up with the idea of different colour themes for each frame - giving a bright, eye-catching end result. … [Read more...] about Cover Contest: Freeze Frame by Oscar Sparrow
Cover Contest: With Double Blade by Jean Gill
With Double Blade Cover Designer: Jean Gill Comments about cover design I found the old scythe in an outbuilding when we bought our house in France and, as a photographer, I saw it straight away as a photo opportunity, suggesting Death the Reaper and dark themes, which seemed to fit the range of poems in this collection. This cover is one photo, shot in an old farm's entrance, backlit on a sunny day to create the silhouette. … [Read more...] about Cover Contest: With Double Blade by Jean Gill
Cover Contest: First Kiss by Barbara Alfaro
First Kiss Cover Designer: Michele Bulatovic Comments about cover design My friend Michele Bulatovic is a wonderful artist. I selected this particular painting of hers for my cover because it seemed so perfect a blend of grace and gentleness. … [Read more...] about Cover Contest: First Kiss by Barbara Alfaro
Cover Contest: Roving Enchantments by Bruce Hesselbach
Congratulations! This cover is a winner in the Book Goodies 2014 Book Cover Contest. Roving Enchantments Cover Designer: The cover was designed by my publisher, Karen Kelsay of White Violet Press, except that the photo was one that I took of a hike with my dog Dickens. Comments about cover design Of all the hiking photos that I took with my dog Dickens, this one is the most mystical and mysterious, and therefore it fits best with the themes of my book. … [Read more...] about Cover Contest: Roving Enchantments by Bruce Hesselbach
The Cracked Heart’s Club by Whitney Pagano @WhitOPag
Poetry written by a 25 year old girl who's experiencing heartbreak surrounding issues with men, the opposite sex and love. Targeted Age Group:: 18-35 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I was going through a bad break up, and a bout of depression. I felt as if I didn't have anyone to talk to, so I started to type what I was feeling to get it all out. Hence, this poetry volume-the first of a series. … [Read more...] about The Cracked Heart’s Club by Whitney Pagano @WhitOPag
Cover Contest: Little Human Accidents: Chaos Poems From The Brink by Damon Ferrell Marbut
Little Human Accidents: Chaos Poems From The Brink Cover Designer: Peter Jelen Comments about cover design Peter Jelen is an author and artist, very much involved in using color to express his worldview. His cover for this book represents the mental chaos that occurs between the "characters" in the book of poems. … [Read more...] about Cover Contest: Little Human Accidents: Chaos Poems From The Brink by Damon Ferrell Marbut
