Thank you to author, Dan Antion, for including a review of Poetry Treasures 3: Passions in his 2ReviewTues post. I am delighted that this anthology is featured together with Grief Songs by poet and author, Elizabeth Gauffreau. Dan has recently published three books in the Dreamer’s Alliance series. I’ve read the first book and it is excellent so do take a look around while you are there.
April is poetry month, and between following poets who have been participating in NaPoWriMo, as well as the poets who show up in my normal blog feed, I’ve read a lot of poetry this month. In addition, I was thrilled to read two books of poetry this month. It’s great timing because I wanted to review two books of poetry for this monthly feature. I say monthly, now that I’ve managed to complete three months in a row. OK, enough about me, let’s get to the books.
Grief Songs: Poems of Love & Remembrance – Elizabeth Gauffreau
When I first saw the title of this wonderful book, I was hesitant. Grief is an individual thing. I wasn’t sure it was something I could read about without feeling like I was intruding. I also wasn’t sure if Liz’s grief was compatible with mine. Selfish? Indeed, grief is personal—isn’t it?
Then I…
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Just another example of how the independent authors support each other. It is truly amazing and a positive example of humanity’s goodness
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Dan’s review was lovely, Robbie. I was delighted to see Poetry Treasures getting some great feedback. And, of course, Liz’s poetry is gorgeous and well worth the read too. 🙂
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Hi Diana, I am thrilled about Dan’s lovely review. Liz is a very talented writer.
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Great choice of books, Roberta, and I enjoyed Dan’s reviews.
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Hi Jacqui, Dan is very good at reviewing. The reviews are very thoughtful.
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Robbie, as I wrote, in part, under Dan’s post: “two fabulous, eloquent reviews of the work of three fabulous, eloquent writers…”
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Thank you, Dave, I really appreciate your kind words. Liz is a very talented writer and poet.
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Robbie, his review was wonderful, full of personal moments inspired by the poetry. That in itself is a tremendous thing.
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HI Jennie, it is. It is wonderful when someone relates how a poem or piece of writing made them feel.
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Well said, Robbie.
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Heading over – thanks, Robbie 🙂
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Thank you, Barbara
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