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 →
Catch my interview on Bloomsbury Radio’s ‘Victoria in Verse!’
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of being interviewed by the hugely talented Victoria Onofrei of Bloomsbury Radio for her award-winning 'Victoria in Verse' programme. In the show, Victoria interviews poets about the poetry they love, and the inspiration behind their work. It was a pleasure and an honour to take part in... Continue Reading →
3 Years Sober #poetry #haiku
Getting to know meplumbing the depths of this heartcoming up lighter Full of gratitude that this day, three whole years ago, I gave up alcohol. I have never given up on myself since. Wishing everyone a beautiful Sunday. Ingrid Enjoying the sober life! https://www.amazon.com/Wounds-Healed-Poetry-Strong-Women/dp/1739757726/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2R8CN1CCTWQNH&keywords=wounds+i+healed+the+poetry+of+strong+women&qid=1658642348&sprefix=%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-1 More tales of recovery and resilience. Available now!
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 →
White Heaven #poetry
Underneath the skies of this white heavenmarionettes dancedip and bowcrawlmount a lampostscare the children Seagulls on sticks stalkjellyfish catcherscatch them unawaresthe children’s facesglittering, are painted At the bar, a hen-night princessappears as a mirageor haze of nylon taffetaand disappears into a fruited ciderwhere would-be princesses admire hercaptures her knight-errant, entombs him in a castle tower... 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 →
Glittering.
The Bay has taken on the shape of summer;high-cloud clears to sparkle-tip the waves:glittering prize bequeathed to us in winterwhen ice-cold breaths warmed into brighter days I’m falling ever deeper like the surf-swellplummets towards the depths of this salt seasand underfoot I stand, glowing and grateful:golden, the love your heart has gifted me My mind’s... 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 →
Out Now! Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women
Dear Readers, It gives me great pleasure to announce the publication of Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women, edited and curated by No.1 Amazon Bestselling poet Gabriela Marie Milton and published by Experiments in Fiction, featuring original artwork by Nick Reeves. This hotly-anticipated title is already at No.5 in Amazon's 'Hot New Releases'... Continue Reading →