EIF is excited to announce the forthcoming publication of Barbara Harris Leonard's debut poetry collection: Three-Penny Memories: A Poetic Memoir. The book, which is due for release on 15 October 2022, tells the story of the author's changing relationship with her mother through a series of logically connected narrative poems. About the Author Barbara Harris... Continue Reading →
EIF is thrilled to announce the publication of the debut poetry collection from Jeff Flesch: Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow. The book is available via Amazon in Kindle and paperback format: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Speaks-Love-Sorrow-Flesch-ebook/dp/B0BC87MYPW/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Now available on Amazon! As I write this, the book is already #1 New Release in Poetry about Nature at Amazon.com: Already... Continue Reading →
I am excited beyond words to announce that Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women is now the No.1 Bestselling New Release in Poetry Anthologies in both Paperback and Kindle formats: Chart-topping success! Thank you to everyone who has helped create a buzz around the launch of the anthology, and to all who have... Continue Reading →
I am delighted to present the third in a series of readings from Barbara Harris Leonhard's debut poetry collection, Three-Penny Memories, A Poetic Memoir, which is due for release on 15 October 2022. In this recording, Barbara reads her poem, 'The Caregiver's Craft.' You can read more about the background to this poem in Barbara's... Continue Reading →
When the named storms comeand the power lines are downand our channels of communication have been cuthow will you contact me? Please visit MasticadoresUSA to continue reading... Many thanks to editor Gabriela for her continued support. I am very busy this week preparing Three-Penny Memories for publication. I am excited to have received the paperback... Continue Reading →
I realise it's been almost a year since I wrote one of these! (How did this happen?) I have so much material now, but I've been so busy with publishing activities, family commitments, etc, that I struggle to find time to write them up. The following, however, simply had to be written, for a number... Continue Reading →
Today, I am excited to reveal the full cover of Three-Penny Memories: A Poetic Memoir, the debut poetry collection from Barbara Harris Leonhard, which will be published by EIF on 15 October 2022. I also present a recording in which the author gives some fascinating insights into the story behind the book, and reads her... Continue Reading →
Camelot towers tall abovethe river where we walkour senses are attuned to love;our tongues, to lovers’ talk... How dreamlike to think back on long warm, summer days from the perspective of a misty day in late September! I hope you enjoy my poem, which is published today in the latest issue of Free Verse Revolution,... Continue Reading →
In anticipation of the release of her debut poetry collection, Three-Penny Memories: A Poetic Memoir, hear poet Barbara Harris Leonhard talk about her book cover and give some background to the book, and listen to a moving reading of the opening poem, 'Excavating the Heart Wall of Grief.' The book cover, showing the collage which... Continue Reading →
I was sad to learn today that we lost a valued member of the WordPress community on 18 August: Hobbo, who's 'Yorksher' dialect poems provided many a chuckle and brightened up his readers lives, particularly during lockdown. I fondly remember him posting religiously every morning, normally three poems sharing his irreverent take on matters such... Continue Reading →
The mood in the UK today is sombre, to say the least, with bells tolling out across the country, announcing the death of our longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. In times of sadness, I find much solace in poetry and music, so it's good to have a poem about music-making up at Masticadores today: Duet... Continue Reading →
Following on from the successful launch of his debut poetry collection, Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow, author Jeff Flesch is planning an exciting reader engagement activity over the coming weeks. Please visit his blog to find out more... https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Speaks-Love-Sorrow-Flesch-ebook/dp/B0BC87MYPW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33CKYCATS20D0&keywords=nature+speaks+of+love+and+sorrow&qid=1662528017&sprefix=nature+speaks%2Caps%2C251&sr=8-1 Now available in Kindle and Paperback format! Thank you to those who have provided Amazon... Continue Reading →
