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April 13, 2015

Words Are Worth It

Corroded behavior reveals the unpolished stains left dangling from the heart Brimming from the mind and falling from the mouth A surge of power tap dancing in the air and building meaning on the ground A melting pot of consonant sounds and vowels finding way to my skin Seeking to build homes in the goosebumps… Continue reading

Poetry

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April 13, 2015

Guest Feature – Top Five Reasons You Should Be Reading Poetry

by Nickole Brown (Found this on BookPage, excellent piece on Poetry) 5. Because it’s unnecessary. Yes, unnecessary, absolutely so, but only in the way that beauty and truth are unnecessary. Like an elegant armful of cut tulips brought home dripping from the store among all your pragmatic sundries, like my grandmother’s false lashes glued on… Continue reading

Poetry

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April 9, 2015

The Stella Trilogy – An update

As many of you know, I have a few projects that I am putting out this year. One of them is The Stella Trilogy. It began years ago when I was helping a student with a creative writing assignment. I am not sure what it was exactly, but it had to do with descriptive writing.… Continue reading

General Topics, Short Stories

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April 8, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Derek Walcott

Today’s quote for Writer’s Quote Wednesday is from Poet and Playwright Derek Walcott: “… the truest writers are those who see language not as a linguistic process but as a living element….” – Derek Walcott I think this is such a great motivational quote for writers. It has a way about it that can be… Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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April 7, 2015

The Body Language of Writing

I love simplicity, what a lovely analogy. *Don’t Forget: I’m doing free #Book #Reviews from now until whenever. If you would like me to review your book for free, send me an email at ahouseofpoetry@gmail.com for details.* Continue reading

General Topics, Quotes N Notes

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April 6, 2015

Self-Publishing – DIY Promo Tools

With the ever growing sea of Self-Published books, it is easy to throw up one’s hands under the pressure. One of the most challenging aspects of the process is finances. Many Self-Publishers do not have the money to invest. However, with Self-Publishing being the desired avenue for most authors, it has become an industry of… Continue reading

Articles, General Topics, self-publishing

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April 3, 2015

Love Poems Challenge – The First Time

Ok ok.. I’ll take part in the challenge, you pulled my arm :). So, my first poem for Lisa’s Love Poem Challenge for National Poetry Month is the audio version of a poem I posted here awhile back called “The First Time”. Dedicated to my husband, I only posted part of it. This is the… Continue reading

Poetry

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