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Welcome to the WordCrafter “Poetry Treasures 4: In Touch with Nature” Book Blog Tour

Posted: April 8, 2024 | Author: | Filed under: Anthology, Book Promotion, Books, Giveaways, Nature, Nature writing, Poetry, Poetry Readings, Treasuring Poetry, WordCrafter Book Blog Tours, WordCrafter Press |100 Comments

It’s day 1 of the WordCrafter Poetry Treasures 4 Book Blog Tour, and today we have contributing poet D.L. Finn with a reading of her poem, “The Island”. Stick with the tour for the rest of the week for readings and guest posts from contributing authors Andrew McDowell, Patricia Furstenberg, Merril D. Smith, Selma Martin and Robbie Cheadle, an interview with contributing author Emily Gmitter, and a review on Carla Loves to Read. If you leave a comment at each stop, you’ll be entered in our great giveaway.

Giveaway

Leave a comment for a chance to win one of three free copies of

Poetry Treasures 4: In Touch with Nature.

Leave a comment at each stop for additional chances.

Winners chosen by random drawing.

You can keep up with the tour through the links in the schedule below, but they won’t work until each stop goes live.

Mon. April 8 – Writing to be Read – Reading by D.L. Finn

Tues. April 9 – Yesterday and Today: Merril’s Historical Musings – Reading by Andrew McDowell

Wed. April 10 – Book Places – Interview w/ Emily Gmitter & Reading by Selma Martin

Thurs. April 11 – d.l. finn author – Guest post by Patricia Furstenberg

Fri. April 12 – Colleen Chesebro, Author & Poet – Guest post by Merril D. Smith

Sat. April 13 – Carla Reads – Review/ Reading by Robbie Cheadle

Book Trailer

Book Trailer for Poetry Treasures 4: In Touch with Nature – created by Robbie Cheadle

About the Anthology

This volume of the Poetry Treasures series is a special one for me because it is the first volume to feature my works. I am proud to be featured along side such talented poets as Colleen Chesebro, D.L. Finn, Frank Prem, and Robbie Cheadle who I have gotten to know and I am familiar with their works. In addition, I got to work woth many creative poets who were new to me, introduced through Robbie’s “Treasuring Poetry” series right along with the series readers. These include Andrew McDowell, Patricia Furstenberg, Emily Gmitter, Marcia Meara, Selma Martin, Luanne Castle, and Merril D. Smith. Without their contributions and willingness to pitch in with the promotions, there would be no anthology. I have so enjoyed working with this group of poets, who have stuggled to meet tight deadlines and put up with my confusions as I shuffled through emails to & from hosts and contributors, and contributors who were also acting as hosts as I put this blog tour together. A big thanks goes out to them for all their efforts and hard work.

The quality of poetry in this volume makes it a poetry treasure to be sure, and I’ve had several contributors thank me for all my hard work. It has been a labor of love. But although I co-edited and did the final formatting, this is really Robbie’s baby, and without all of her hard work, this project wouldn’t be. The anthology was born from Robbie’s “Treasuring Poetry” blog series, and it is Robbie who invited the guests to submit their work, compiled and organized them all into a coherent manuscript, and did the first round of editing. Somehow, she fit all that into her very busy life, and it is she who should be commended, not I.

This is my blog post, my addition to the tour as a contributing author, as well as editor of the project. I will not burden you with my photo and bio, which you, my readers, see with every post I make. Instead I will get right to the main attraction for this stop and move on to a reading by contributing author D.L. Finn.

Introduction of D.L. Finn

Author of children’s books, adult fiction and poetry, D.L. Finn is a multi-talented Califirnia author. Her Haibun and syllabic poetry draw vivid pictures in the mind and I am pleased to feature her works within this volume of Poetry Treasures. She shares with us today a reading of her poem, “The Island”.

Reading of “The Island”, by D.L. Finn

About D.L. Finn

D. L. Finn is an independent California local who encourages everyone to embrace their inner child. She was born and raised in the foggy Bay Area, but in 1990 she relocated with her husband, kids, dogs, and cats to Nevada City, in the Sierra foothills. She immersed herself in reading all types of books but especially loved romance, horror, and fantasy. She always treasured creating her own reality on paper. Finally, surrounded by towering pines, oaks, and cedars, her creativity was nurtured until it bloomed. Her creations include children’s books, adult fiction, and poetry. She continues on her adventure with an open invitation to all readers to join her.

About Poetry Treasures 4: In Touch with Nature

Poetic Treasures Within.

Open the cover

and you will discover

Poetry Treasures

from the guests on

Robbie Cheadle’s 2023

“Treasuring Poetry”

blog series

on Writing to be Read.

Included are poetic gems from: Andrew McDowell, Robbie Cheadle, Patricia Furstenberg, Marcia Meara, Luanne Castle, D.L. Finn, Emily Gmitter, Kaye Lynne Booth, Selma Martin, Merril D. Smith, Frank Prem, and Colleen Chesebro.

Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/mlM5YA

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That wraps up today’s stop. Don’t forget to leave a comment and enter the giveaway for a free copy of this lovely poetry collection. Tomorrow will find us over at Colleen Chesebro, Author & Poet with a guest post by contributing poet, Merril D. Smith. Join us and don’t forget to leave a comment for another chance to win a free digital copy of Poetry Treasures 4: In Touch with Nature.

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100 Comments on “Welcome to the WordCrafter “Poetry Treasures 4: In Touch with Nature” Book Blog Tour”

  1. Gwen M. Plano's avatar Gwen M. Plano says:
    April 8, 2024 at 5:55 am

    What a wonderful collection! Congratulations to each of the contributors. I loved listening to Denise read her poem – beautiful. ❤️

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  2. merrildsmith's avatar merrildsmith says:
    April 8, 2024 at 8:13 am

    A wonderful post, and what a great reading by D.L.! 💙

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  3. Patricia Furstenberg's avatar Patricia Furstenberg says:
    April 8, 2024 at 8:47 am

    I so enjoyed traveling to D.L. Finn’s Island. To me this poem beautifully depicts the enchanting process of creation and transformation.

    The image of stone hands emerging from the sea, shaping the land until a rainbow appears is both evocative and mesmerizing. The descriptions paint a vivid picture of nature’s resilience and beauty, from the gleaming gem polished by salty waves to the explosion of life as flowers and plants bloom. The metaphor of
    an island waking up with the arrival of birds following a great storm adds a
    sense of magic and wonder to the poem. It left me in awe and reverence
    towards nature. ‘The Island’ reminded me of creation’s eternal cycle.

    I enjoy the thread of paranormal D.L. Finn always weaves in her writing – I was captivated Finn’s latest novella by “The Destination” where the mystic made for a gripping storytelling.

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  4. D.L. Finn, Author's avatar D.L. Finn, Author says:
    April 8, 2024 at 9:02 am

    Thank you for having me here today, Kaye–and for all yours and Robbie’s hard work putting this collection and tour together 🙂 xo

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  5. Luanne's avatar Luanne says:
    April 8, 2024 at 9:18 am

    Such an enjoyable reading! So happy to be part of this fine collection!

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  6. Stop by and say hi! Poetry Treasure 4 #poetry #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #poem #nature #newrelease – Author D.L. Finn says:
    April 8, 2024 at 10:22 am

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  7. Author Jan Sikes's avatar Author Jan Sikes says:
    April 8, 2024 at 11:23 am

    I loved hearing Denise read her poem. Just beautiful!! Congratulations to all the authors who are involved in this new collection!

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  8. D. Wallace Peach's avatar D. Wallace Peach says:
    April 8, 2024 at 12:05 pm

    Wonderful all around. I enjoyed the trailer and learning about the theme, and listening to Denise read her beautiful poem was the icing on the cake. Congrats to Denise and all the poets, and thanks to Robbie and Kaye Lynne for pulling off another wonderful collection. ❤

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  9. Colleen Chesebro's avatar Colleen Chesebro says:
    April 8, 2024 at 12:25 pm

    What a joy to hear your voice, Denise. This was spectacular. I enjoyed your poem so much. Many congratulations. 🥳

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  10. Darlene's avatar Darlene says:
    April 8, 2024 at 12:28 pm

    So lovely to hear Denise read her wonderful poem. Thanks!

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  11. robbiesinspiration's avatar robbiesinspiration says:
    April 8, 2024 at 12:50 pm

    Hi Kaye, thank you for your kind words about my contribution to the creation of the anthology. This is a gorgeous post.

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  12. Frank Prem's avatar Frank Prem says:
    April 8, 2024 at 2:15 pm

    Congratulations to all. A lovely reading Denise!

    I’ve reblogged today’s post to my place, so hopefully there will be a few visitors make the trek and follow along.

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  13. Liz Gauffreau's avatar Liz Gauffreau says:
    April 8, 2024 at 4:57 pm

    A huge congratulations to everyone involved in the creation of the anthology! I enjoyed Denise’s reading very much.

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  14. Priscilla Bettis's avatar Priscilla Bettis says:
    April 8, 2024 at 6:34 pm

    I enjoyed your reading, Denise. I’m looking forward to the whole anthology!

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  15. memadtwo's avatar memadtwo says:
    April 8, 2024 at 6:41 pm

    A stellar group of poets–congratulations, all! (K)

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  16. D.L. Finn, Author's avatar D.L. Finn, Author says:
    April 8, 2024 at 9:08 pm

    Thank you, Excited To be a part of it ::)

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  17. SelmaMartin's avatar SelmaMartin says:
    April 9, 2024 at 3:47 am

    It’s endings like the one found in the reading by D.L. Finn that leaves a lasting impression on the soul. Oh, golly, what a lovely reading. Thanks for sharing this.

    I’m almost a whole day late here, but here nonetheless to say congratulations to Kaye Lynne and Robbie for making this exciting project the treasure it has become. Wow. A great name, brought to life by two people, treasure-epitomes! and the superlative poets who add their touches with nature. A beautiful theme.

    I’m beyond happy to be included. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.

    Wonderful trailer. Wonderful first stop on the tour. I’ll be sharing this on my blog to alert my audience to what’s happening. Bless you all.

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  20. Lauren Scott, Author's avatar Baydreamer - Lauren Scott says:
    April 9, 2024 at 6:13 pm

    A wonderful post, Kaye and Robbie, and I loved listening to Denise read her beautiful poem. Loved the trailer too! Congrats to Denise and all the authors and to you both for another beautiful anthology! 🌷

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  21. Teri Polen's avatar Teri Polen says:
    April 10, 2024 at 2:20 pm

    Beautiful poem, Denise, and an added bonus to hear you read it! Congrats to all the authors!

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  22. Carla's avatar Carla says:
    April 11, 2024 at 4:17 am

    Congratulations to all the contributors of this lovely collection of poems. I enjoyed hearing Denise read The Island, it brought it to life for me and I could envision that wonderful refuge.

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  23. Zoe the Fabulous Feline's avatar Zoe the Fabulous Feline says:
    April 11, 2024 at 1:12 pm

    Beautiful words read beautifully, Denise. You (and Selma, too) make it look very easy! Those last lines particularly stuck me….heaven seems closer…wow! Your poem really touched my soul, especially as I adore being by the ocean; I can sit for hours (and have!) just watching the water dance and listening to the waves sing. I am humbled to be in the company of you and all the other very talented poets featured in “Poetry Treasures 4”! Thanks to Robbie for the invitation to participate and to Robbie and Kaye for their tremendous work to produce such a treasure. Labor of love, no doubt!

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  24. Zoe the Fabulous Feline's avatar Zoe the Fabulous Feline says:
    April 11, 2024 at 1:16 pm

    My apologies…I neglected to change the name on this account so folks would know who Zoe really is (Emily Gmitter)…but, shhhhh…please don’t tell her I gave up her secret! She gets a little territorial where her writing is concerned. ;-)

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  25. Resa's avatar Resa says:
    April 12, 2024 at 8:37 pm

    Congratulations all!

    Poetry Treasures 4 sounds wonderful. There are so many talented poets involved.

    I adore all of the creative work Robbie centres around nature. What you all are doing is beyond poetry. It in itself is poetic.

    Denise, the reading was blissful. Thank you.

    Thank you for hosting, Kaye Lynne, and congrats to you!

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