“Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow: A Review” by Barbara Leonhard

Jeff Flesch’s Poetry collection, Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow (EIF – Experiments in Fiction, 2022), takes me into my spirit, and Spirit speaks in images, especially natural elements, like those on the book cover. The clouds rolling over sand and warm swishing waves. The dusty serene blue mystery, Love. The poems in this collection…

“Re-Create & Celebrate: A Review” by Barbara Leonhard

Note: This review is best read online or on the WordPress app, not the Jetpack app, which destroys the view. Cindy Georgakas’ new book, Re-Create & Celebrate (EIF – Experiments in Fiction, 2023), definitely fits the theme. The book is a manual for the soul. I wish I had had this book when I was…

“‘Why Chicken Explodes in the Microwave’ by Nolcha Fox: A Review” by Barbara Leonhard

Nolcha Fox’s latest book Why Chicken Explodes in the Microwave (found at Dancing Girl Press) is about more than the mess an exploding chicken can make in the microwave. This image is hallmark Nolcha Fox humor. As I read this collection, I sensed the chaos and imbalance we all experience in life. The vertigo caused…

“Poems Stuck in My Brain” by Stephanie Henson: A Review

Stephanie Henson, author of “In the Right Lane” (EIF – Experiments in Fiction), which I reviewed on February 8, 2023 here, has a new book coming out on April 3, 2023, with Alien Buddha Press. As Henson describes, “Poems Stuck in My Brain”, which is targeted for Middle Grade, ages 8-14, is “a mix of…

“Archery In The UK Doesn’t Seem To Be Done With Me–A Book Review” by Selma Martin

In late January, I preordered Archery In The UK, by Nick Reeves and Ingrid Wilson read it over the weekend and was just in time to post my honest review on Amazon when the book launched on February 01st. At the same time, I also conveyed my thoughts to the audience that follows my blog, singing the…

“Happiness is an elephant” by Nolcha Fox (and My Review of Fox’s Book, ‘Memory is that raccoon’)

Happiness is an elephant sitting in the best chair, hogging the remote. I can only feed him peanuts and vacuum when he goes to the refrigerator for a beer. Copyright © 2023 Nolcha Fox All Rights Reserved “Happiness is an elephant” appears in Nocha Fox’s new poetry collection, Memory is that raccoon, which is available on…

“Archery in the UK” by Nick Reeves and Ingrid Wilson: A Review by Barbara Leonhard

If you are you looking for a poetry collection that will put a huge smile on your face, this is the book for you. Ingrid Wilson and Nick Reeves have created a book of contemporary lyrical poetry, the likes of which I haven’t seen.  What began as a joint effort to collaborate on a book…

“Review of Glass Awash, by Ken Gierke” by Barbara Leonhard

         What immediately impresses the reader is the cover, which displays stones hewn into glass by water and time. Different shades of blue and green, shaped into tears. On the back cover, one stone, a ruby, represents the heart embraced by shadows. When I open the book to view the front and back…

Poetry Book Review: Gabriela Marie Milton — Dawn Pisturino’s Blog

Please enjoy Dawn Pisturino’s insightful review of Gabriela Marie Milton’s best-selling poetry book Woman: Splendor and Sorrow. Gabriela was the first editor of MasticadoresUSA. Now she has her own publishing house called Literary Revelations Publishing House. I appreciate Gabriela for all she did to build MasticadoresUSA and to trust me with its care. (Photo by…