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From Kirstin:
“Today I am happy to introduce you to a friend and his new book. Thomas Rydder is a a one in a million type of guy. Warm, funny, friendly and talented. His website is focused on helping out all writers by passing along industry news, helpful tidbits, personal stories, and other writing promotions. I was thrilled that he hosted me for an interview and information about my new releases.It was with pride that I post and introduce him to you. ”
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“… very refreshing, a completely different style and format.” —
SFBook.com
“…reminded me of some of Tolkien‘s poems from The Hobbit or
The Lord of the Rings.” — Larissa at Howling Turtle
“Adults and young
adults will treasure this book.” — amazon.co.uk review
“.. .very much in
Tolkien’s class.” — amazon.com review
A high fantasy saga in six poems. For adults and young adults. Crafted to be enjoyed by readers who do not normally read poetry, but do enjoy fantasies such as Eragon, The Lord of the Rings, and the sagas of Norse legend.
Each poem builds upon the last to weave a tapestry of magic, dark creatures, and romance. If this eBook was published in paperback, it would be about 80 pages.
THE QUEST FOR ELENA THE FAIR
Three knights and a squire quest through the Vanishing Mists for the hand of Elena the Fey. Each suitor epitomizes a courtly virtue, but which will win the fair maid’s hand?
WIZARDS’ CONFLICT
When evil wizard Scaroth frees himself after a thousand years under the mountain, no one can withstand his power. There is only one power that can stop him. Can it be harnessed in time?
KESHENA’S DESTINY
Royal elven blood flows through young Keshena’s body, but magic does not. Or does it? When the goblins besiege Dark Holm, her true powers reveal themselves, but is it too late?
DRAGON HUNT
A dragon and its rider quest. They find not what they seek; but what they need.
THE GLOWERING
An ancient evil corrupts the land. The young wizard twins are the world’s only hope but they cannot defeat it alone. Help comes whence it is least expected, but still one twin is destined to die.
GUARDIAN OF WILD MAGIC
The Vanishing Mists disperse; the goblins stream into the light of day. Magic has gone wrong. The last quest begins and must not fail.
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Book description:
From astonishing worlds of fantasy, aliens, and magic, the Repository of Imagination has been collecting tales since the dawn of Creation. Now, for the first time, selected story spheres from the Repository have been translated into human languages. Open your mind to the splendor of other worlds, to fantastic creatures so alike you humans in some ways, yet in other ways so different. Learn the cautionary tales of those whose lives played out eons before your own.
Alien Legends: A Selection from the Repository of Imagination collects 32 separate stories suitable for young humans aged 11-15 years, and for older readers whose sense of wonder is still functional.
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‘Quintessensual’ brings together twenty-five poems expressing the diversity and range of the five senses. Some poems are light-hearted, even comic, whilst others are more serious. The five senses are how we experience life itself, and in this collection of poems, life is captured and celebrated, as a source of wonder and creative inspiration, hence its title.
Ollie Lambert
Ollie Lambert is a sixteen-year-old poet from Sussex. His poetry writing stemmed from a love for music and song-writing in particular. He found that his lyrics took the form of poetry in many respects so decided to try his hand at some poetic pieces. To get criticism on his work he joined a writing site, where he received feedback and help on refining his poetry technique. Ever since he has won competitions for his poetry, website, and his work online in general. Although his age may be considered a disadvantage, he see’s it as an opportunity to learn from others and hopefully by starting out young, his writing journey will become an extended one.
No wisecracks about a guy writing me poetry, either…
At times I come to you
in dreams of moonlight
to soothe the bitterness
distance gives to your
brilliant pale under siege
into the mist…
Gavriel Navarro© 2013
Book Description:
“They Won’t Shut Up” is Cindy J. Smith’s second book of poetry in which she explains life as she sees it. Her poems deal with emotions and conflicts that are universal to the human condition – pain, love, suffering, joy and loss. Cindy J. Smith writes of dreams and magic, she writes of the moments we live that are woven subtly into the fabric of our lives and nature’s beauty.
Several special poems have been added to the end of “They Won’t Shut Up”, written by Jasmine McMurtrey Reindl, Smith’s late daughter.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Heart warming selection July 13, 2013
By diebus
“They Won’t Shut Up” by Cindy J. Smith is another wonderful selection of poems by a woman with a big heart. I would have called this anthology after one of the poems, Heart Song, (one of y favourites) to honour this fact.
Smith writes poems to her friends, about her friends and family, warm, full of feeling and caring.
She is not just emotional but also philosophical at times or witty, e.g. when she addresses an Adonis.
The range of emotions and subjects portrayed is wide, Cindy seems to be inspired/ dictated the words by those voices that won’t shut up everywhere and 24/7, which makes for a great selection.
Some of these gems could even be pop song lyrics, I advise the author to seriously look into this. A selection that holds something for everyone. Well done.
Smith writes poems to her friends, about her friends and family, warm, full of feeling and caring.
She is not just emotional but also philosophical at times or witty, e.g. when she addresses an Adonis.
The range of emotions and subjects portrayed is wide, Cindy seems to be inspired/ dictated the words by those voices that won’t shut up everywhere and 24/7, which makes for a great selection.
Some of these gems could even be pop song lyrics, I advise the author to seriously look into this. A selection that holds something for everyone. Well done.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great reads for any kind of day July 12, 2013
By JacquieMT
I received a copy from the author for an honest review.
Wouldn’t we all like to be able to put our thoughts on paper and have them written exactly how we feel? Ms. Smith has done it for us from seasons to children, feelings of loss and hope. She has poems that will make you think, one’s that will make you smile and so on. I love her work and I found so many as favorites as I hope you will as well.
Wouldn’t we all like to be able to put our thoughts on paper and have them written exactly how we feel? Ms. Smith has done it for us from seasons to children, feelings of loss and hope. She has poems that will make you think, one’s that will make you smile and so on. I love her work and I found so many as favorites as I hope you will as well.
4.0 out of 5 stars I’m glad they won’t shut up! July 14, 2013
By Juli
Cindy has done it again. I’m pretty sure she is the only person in the world who writes poetry that I truly enjoy. Upon receiving TWSU from the author, I found myself reading passages to my husband, my kids. Poetry for everyone. I think Cindy is the true window to bringing poetry back!
Buy this. Its fantastic!
Book Description:
“They Won’t Shut Up” is Cindy J. Smith’s second book of poetry in which she explains life as she sees it. Her poems deal with emotions and conflicts that are universal to the human condition – pain, love, suffering, joy and loss. Cindy J. Smith writes of dreams and magic, she writes of the moments we live that are woven subtly into the fabric of our lives and nature’s beauty.
Several special poems have been added to the end of “They Won’t Shut Up”, written by Jasmine McMurtrey Reindl, Smith’s late daughter.
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Cindy’s new poetry collection, “They Won’t Shut Up”, launches today, so in recognition of such an auspicious occasion, I decided to have her by for a chat…
TR: Cindy, I’m so pleased you came by today. Congratulations on your new collection!
CS: Thanks so much Thomas…it’s great being here today, and I’m very excited about the book 🙂
TR: So, what do you say we crank it up? How old were you when you wrote your first piece?
CS: Don’t you know it is impolite to ask a woman her age? I realize I was probably 6 but, really, age?
TR: It’s interesting to know how differently folks started writing. I’ve interviewed some who didn’t start until their 50’s. So, what did you write at the tender age of six?
CS: I would write extra lyrics to the songs and poems my sisters taught me. So, I guess my genre has always been poetry.
TR: See? That’s a fascinating beginning! What made you write something like that?
CS: I grew up at a time when Dick and Jane books were the rage. How anyone who learned to read with those books ever developed and interest in reading is a mystery to me. I wanted excitement like I found in good books like Seuss and Mother Goose.
TR: I know, the Dick and Jane books were pretty inane. What have you written since then?
CS: I write poetry all the time. I have written a few short stories, mostly farce. It is really not a form of writing I am comfortable with.
TR: Well, to each his own. That’s what makes the ball of mud go ’round, right? Now tell us, what was the inspiration for “They Won’t Shut Up?”
CS: All my writing is based on life. I write about what I see and feel, and also what I think others might be experiencing. If a friend asks me to help them come to terms with a situation, I try to put myself in their place and that is what I write. So far, that seems to have worked out great.
TR: Makes sense to me. Tell us a little about it, and where it’s available.
CS: “They Won’t Shut Up” is available starting today, and is being published by Crushing Hearts and Black Butterfly Publishing. It is a book of 150 poems that cover a multitude of topics. I have poems that describe natural beauty, grief, love, hope and a few very sarcastic ones. It is a roller coaster ride for your feelings.
TR: Nice…a bit of everything. So, is there a particular place or setting where you get your writing ideas?
CS: I get ideas anywhere. My mind just suddenly picks a word, a view or a newscast and runs with it. Most ideas come to me while I am driving, as I do that at night when it is peaceful. I carry a voice recorder for this reason.
TR: Smart girl. Now, you’re published through two different houses. What made you choose traditional publishing?
CS: My first book I self-published through a print-on-demand company. It was a nightmare. When I decided to release a second book, I was going to try total self-publishing but a friend suggested Crushing Hearts and Black Butterfly to me. It is a decision I am so glad I made. Having the support of this wonderful family of authors is amazing!
TR: It sounds amazing. Good for you! Now, if you had to choose the most important element in an author’s platform, what would it be?
CS: Not sure exactly what you are asking here. I think the most important thing an author needs is a good editor and the willingness to listen to the advice and act on it. I have noticed several authors have problems accepting constructive criticism. They act as if it is a personal attack. If the editing is bad in the first book a person reads of yours, it is very doubtful they will buy book two.
TR: Sound advice, there. Now to my favorite question – What mistakes have you made in regards to publishing and marketing your work, and what will you do differently in the future?
CS: Publishing I already answered. As for marketing, I am learning how to do it. I really am not good at it, which I am assured is normal. I accept any suggestion of what to do and try my best. Most important thing to remember is to never give up.
TR: Do you have an idea for your next book?
CS: I have already written 30 new poems, and expect to have another collection out in the not too distant future. For anyone who would like to see my work, or contact me, my links are:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CindysVoices
Barnes and Noble: http://tinyurl.com/cu4q7c8
Amazon Authorpage: http://tinyurl.com/clybzs8
Amazon Paperback: http://tinyurl.com/cv6mcwg
Amazon Kindle: http://tinyurl.com/cjt3ka6
AmazonUK paperback: http://tinyurl.com/clbxnbl
AmazonUK kindle: http://tinyurl.com/ccnn3bf
Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/cc65z86
Twitter: @cindysvoices
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/cindyjsmith1
TR: Cindy, it was a true pleasure having you. All the best with your book 🙂
CS: Thanks very much, Thomas. I had fun…
TR: That’s a wrap, folks. I’ve read Cindy’s poetry, and it’s top shelf. This collection promises to be more of the same, so why not drop by the big “A” and get you some?
