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Dorinda’s Book Review – “A Collection of Inappropriate Limericks” by Malcolm C. Michaels

02 Tuesday Jul 2019

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What Amazon Says:

This first, and likely only volume, is a collection of more than 300 limericks guaranteed to disturb readers of all tastes. Nobody is left feeling excluded and it provides the sort of inclusivity we can only but dream of in this crazy, crazy world.

You might even laugh at a few but that will remain our secret, and you can just pretend you saw a picture of a cute kitten if anyone asks.

 

 

My Review: 5 Stars

What good is a limerick if it doesn’t make you groan just a bit? This book has everything you could possible want. Michaels is a master at limerick poetry. He had me laughing, smiling and cringing, all at the same time. I’m pretty sure you’ll find yourself doing the same.

Here’s a teaser, to whet your whistle  😉

Barber alas premature
In his loving, his wife needed more.
Said “I need you to last
And not be so damn fast
Cos you’re done, ‘fore I start, that’s for sure.”

Admit it now, you laughed. 😉

This is Michaels first book, and this reader hopes it will not be his last. Do check it out for yourself! With 300 limericks in this collection, I sincerely think you will not be disappointed.

To purchase this book in the US click HERE

To purchase this book in the UK click HERE

Michaels is the author of the blog Afterwards and is affectionately known to us as Michael.  🙂

Part of this review appears on Amazon.com in the US (the part that really matters).

Smiling from Ear to Ear :) #review of my book “Short & not always Sweet”

29 Wednesday May 2019

Posted by in Poetic Prose, Poetry, Reviews of My Books, short story

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It’s always exciting when one of your readers leaves a review for your book.  Since I’m always forgetting to check Amazon UK, I was reminded to do so.  Here is the review.  Thank you so very much!

A lovely 5 Star review of my book, “Short & not always Sweet“.

Another treat from Dorinda

A lovely collection of stories, ideas and sentiments. Pieces range from as few lines to a few pages, each a blossoming element within a vivid garden worth closer inspection. ‘He watched me drown ‘ was a favourite but there are loads of different ideas to enjoy and many feelings like they could blossom into even prettier things.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-reviews/R2IF1BTCVO317T/

Book Review – Fairies, Myths & Magic: A Summer Celebration by Colleen Chesebro

27 Thursday Dec 2018

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As a follower of all things magical and mythical, Colleen Chesebro had me at the title. “Fairies, Myths & Magic” is a wonder-filled collection of poetry and prose, ending with the Summer Solstice. Colleen touches on the plights of the Earth, damaged by human hands, particularly, the honey bees. In the poem “Wet Ink”, she takes you to Pearl Harbor through a tattoo artist with magical hands. In one short story, you’ll meet a sly fairy who tries to cast a love spell on his female friend.  Oh, the fun of this tale!

Colleen weaves tales of fairies and pixies, spells and promises, with imagery that takes you into the story, as if you were one of the characters, all the while teaching you about the points of a Septagram and the magic of this fairy star. My very favorite story in this book is, “Halloween Havoc”. As an October baby myself, I thoroughly enjoyed the lightheartedness of this tale, especially the ending. It had me smiling and laughing, as the story kept me entranced.

Colleen Chesebro’s use of different poetry forms keeps the reader interested, and adds a nice element to the book, one that will keep you turning the pages. I found it difficult to put down!

This book was given to me by the author. I truly enjoyed her tales and poems, and I highly recommend this book to any and every one. Even if you don’t believe in fairies and magic, you will when you’ve finished this masterpiece of writing.

This review is also on Amazon and Goodreads.

You can purchase “Fairies, Myths & Magic: A Summer Celebration” on Amazon in Kindle and Paperback.

You can find Colleen:

On her Blog : Colleen Chesebro – Faery Whisperer

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CMChesebro/

Her Facebook Group Page – Sisters of the Fey

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColleenChesebro

Colleen’s 2018 #Poetry #Book #Reviews – “Passages and Paths: A Journey of Life through Poetry,” by Author, Dorinda Duclos

19 Wednesday Dec 2018

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Nothing is more humbling than a review by a peer, especially one who is a wonderful writer, herself. Please read this fabulous review of my book, “Passages and Paths – A Journey of Life through Poetry”! Thank you so very much, Colleen! ❤

Colleen M. Chesebro

December is Poetry Book Review Month

IN THE AUTHOR’S WORDS:

In ‘A Journey of Life through Poetry’, Dorinda invites you to join her, as the wonder and awe of the Earth inspire her, bringing her visions to you through her poetry. Experience the setting sun, share in the challenges and victories of life, await the new day, and find yourself lost in the lush forest trees, as you join her on her journey, through Passages and Paths.

MY RECOMMENDATION:

“Passages & Paths – A Journey of Life through Poetry,” is filled with the prose and poetry of Dorinda Duclos whose love of nature and of the world of make-believe makes this collection shine. 

Nature poetry is my favorite. If an author can make me see the world from their perspective, my poetic reading experience is greatly enhanced. The author accomplishes that and more. Her cadenced prose often rhymes in just…

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Book Review ~ “Sublime Shadows of Life” by Balroop Singh

06 Thursday Dec 2018

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From the author herself:

“Sublime Shadows of Life is a comment on life, its turbulent curves and relationships. It envisions people through the prism of poetry. I, you, he, we and they are universal symbols which highlight the fact that happiness is not a destination but a chasm to bury agony, anguish, grief, distress and move on! No sea of solitude is so deep that it can drown us. Sometimes aspirations are trampled upon, the boulders of exploitation and discrimination may block your path but those who tread on undeterred are always successful.”

 

My Review:

“Sublime Shadows of Life is a perfectly titled book, from author Balroop Singh. Each poem easily glides into the next yet, each one is its own entity. Singh captivates your heart, drawing you into her words, allowing you to feel the pain, the love, the longing for lost possessions and the fear of death. These complex emotions will have you rooting for the underdog, no matter who it may be, though you will find yourself in many of the verses.

In a journey through the ups and downs of life, we find there is always light after the darkness, there is always freedom from the demons who haunt, and there is always a chance to breathe new life into one’s own broken soul. Singh provides us with a means to forge ahead, and never give up.

This book is truly sublime poetry, written with the pen of a beautiful soul. Her words will clearly speak to you, as they did me.

 

Places to find Balroop Singh:

To purchase Sublime Shadows of Life, Click Here

Blog: Emotional Shadows
Facebook: Emotional Shadows

 

**This review also appears on Amazon.com and Goodreads.