Today, it is my pleasure to present to you a reading from In The Shadow of Rainbows by the author, Selma Martin. Below, you can hear her read her poem, 'Listen.' https://youtu.be/6M3huNvGSNg More advance reviews More insightful and perceptive reviews of the collection have been pouring in, so thank you to all who have taken... Continue Reading →
‘In The Shadow of Rainbows’ now available for pre-order!
I am excited to announce that Selma Martin's debut poetry collection, In The Shadow of Rainbows, is now available for pre-order from the Kindle store: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CB5PLMB6 The paperback version will go on sale on 15 July 2023. For advance reviews of the collection, visit this post. And here is the latest from Cindy Georgakas, author... Continue Reading →
EIF Interview on Canvas Rebel!
It was my pleasure to be interviewed by Canvas Rebel Magazine recently about my work at EIF. You can read the interview below. Thank you to Nick Reeves for the featured image! I explain a bit about how I got started with EIF, and the challenges I have faced growing a business from scratch in... Continue Reading →
‘The Colourblind Grief’ is a runner-up at the San Francisco Book Festival!
I was thrilled to discover that author Jude Gorini is a runner-up in the San Francisco Book Festival's 'Gay' Category, and also received honourable mention in the 'How To' category, with his debut novel, The Colourblind Grief, which was published by EIF earlier this year. Huge congratulations to Jude, not only for this accolade, but... Continue Reading →
Praise for ‘In The Shadow of Rainbows’ & further Publishing News!
With only two weeks to go until launch, praise for Selma Martin's debut poetry collection has been coming in thick and fast. Thanks to everyone who has read, reviewed and proofread the book in advance of publication. Thank you also to photographer Kathryn A. Leroy for the beautiful cover photograph. Selma has noted that, with... Continue Reading →
Regenesis – published in Gleam Issue 6
I. April evening the lake a pure blue sheeta red boat moored and edged in ochresongbirds chattergolden, light. II. Acapella dreaming, youtapping on the kitchen floorreel-to-reel cut to a sceneof smoke, wraiths, dancing... Thank you to Lori and the editorial team at Gleam for publishing this poem in Issue 6. I love the unique challenge of writing... Continue Reading →
Cover Reveal: In The Shadow of Rainbows by Selma Martin
As I have said before, the presses at EIF barely stand still, and, hot on the heels of Re-create & Celebrate by Cindy Georgakas comes the debut poetry collection from Selma Martin, In The Shadow of Rainbows. About The Author Selma Martin is a retired English teacher with 20 years of teaching children ESL. She... Continue Reading →
Freedom is a Dancer
Freedom is a dancer:see how merrily she skipsneeds no reply, nor answerissues from her cherry lips. She’s laughing, tossing golden hairand caution to the windkeeps spinning, merrily and fairwith winter far behind. She isn’t fond of drudgery, but takes it in her stride:the working day, which thoughts of playcut clear through like a tide of endless... Continue Reading →
EIF Publishing News Round-up!
It has been a busy and exciting week here at EIF, H.Q., what with the launch of Re-Create & Celebrate: 7 Steps to turn your Dreams into Reality by Cindy Georgakas, and several other publishing-related activities. I have retired the email Newsletter for now (who needs any more of those?) but this news was too... Continue Reading →
Re-Create & Celebrate is Published!
Congratulations to author Cindy Georgakas on the publication of her debut book, Re-Create & Celebrate: 7 Steps to turn your Dreams into Reality, which is available from Amazon in both Kindle and paperback format: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1739404416 On sale now! About the Book In this unique book, Cindy guides her readers through simple steps to achieve the... Continue Reading →