As the latest EIF title, Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow by Jeff Flesch draws near to publication, I present a new reading from the collection. In this recording, Jeff reads his poem 'Slow-Motion Moments:' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE9ii3fJbWY Hear Jeff read 'Slow-Motion Moments' I would also like to thank Jaya Avendel for her wonderful review of the... Continue Reading →
Invite to a special event with EIF and Jeff Flesch!
In preparation for the launch of his debut poetry collection, Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow, Jeff Flesch and I will be hosting a special Zoom event on Sunday, 28 August at 5pm BST/9am PT/12pm ET. During this event, which will last approximately 1 hour, Jeff will be reading some of the poems from his... Continue Reading →
‘Limbs and Leaves’ reading, plus a review from Gabriela Marie Milton!
In advance of the forthcoming EIF publication, Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow by Jeff Flesch, I present a reading by Jeff of another of his poems from the collection, 'Limbs and Leaves:' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2KyvhjPECM Jeff reads his poem 'Limbs and Leaves' It is such a delight to hear Jeff read his beautiful poetry aloud, as... Continue Reading →
Reviews from Cindy Georgakas and Terveen Gill!
The latest EIF publication, Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow by Jeff Flesch will be published on 1 September 2022. In advance of the publication, I was delighted to read these wonderful advance reviews by Cindy Georgakas and Terveen Gill. Thank you to both of these talented and inspiring writers for providing such heartfelt and... Continue Reading →
Jeff Flesch reads ‘Cosmic Arts’ #poetry
It is my pleasure to share with you this recording of Jeff Flesch reading his poem 'Cosmic Arts,' from his forthcoming poetry collection, Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow, which will be published by EIF. https://youtu.be/_XLgG38mIGE Hear Jeff reading his beautiful poem Jeff & I will be sharing more recordings of his poetry in the... Continue Reading →
Coming Soon from EIF: ‘Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow’ by Jeff Flesch
I am hugely excited to announce the forthcoming publication of the debut poetry collection from Jeff Flesch: Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow. Jeff was voted Author of The Month at Spillwords for Jan-Feb 2022, is a featured contributor at MasticadoresUSA, and regularly features his poetry on his popular blog 'Develop. Inspire. Transform.' You may... Continue Reading →
Wall of Wounds I Healed!
I was delighted to receive these contributor photos via Twitter/Instagram. The above collage features the following contributors (clockwise, from L-R): Me; Cindy Georgakas; Jude Gorini; C.Jean Downer; IA McCleery; Gabriela Marie Milton; Virginia Mateias; Enola Ton; Ali Olsen; Michele Lee Sefton; Lisa Walker; Nick Reeves; Tracy Shawn; Swarn Gill. It is wonderful to see people... Continue Reading →
‘Wounds I Healed’ Reaches U.K. Bookstores!
As a writer, you never forget the first time you see your words in print. Similarly, as a publisher, I will never forget the first time I saw one of my publications on display in an actual, physical bookstore. There is an authenticity and immediacy about it, which you don't get from seeing your book... Continue Reading →
Poem from ‘Wounds I Healed’ + Exciting Updates!
Today, I would like to share one of my poems from Wounds I Healed, which, as I write, is still No.1 New Release in Poetry Anthologies on Amazon.com! I am blown away by the amount of support and good wishes we have received from the many wonderful people who have contributed to the anthology, or... Continue Reading →
Wounds I Healed: A #1 Amazon Bestseller!
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 →