A great way to assist the British Library in it’s important work of conserving books, (http://support.bl.uk/Page/Adopt-a-book).
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How To Get Your Poetry Published
A good article on the Poetry Book Society’s website about how to get your poetry published, (http://www.poetrybooks.co.uk/poetry_portal/getting_your_poetry_published).
My book, “Dalliance; A Collection of Poetry and Prose” was self-published using Amazon and can be found here, (http://www.amazon.com/Dalliance-collection-poetry-prose-Morris-ebook/dp/B00QQVJC7E). A print edition is also available and can be obtained by contacting me via newauthoronline (at) gmail dot com.
Kevin
Merry-Go-Round
Perfume once sweet palls.
Nameless faces merge into one.
Mirthless laughter and forced smiles.
Sugar coated words designed to flatter and ensnare echo hollowly down the years.
Escape into nature.
The wind on my face.
Birds sing.
Soon the merry-go-round will begin again.
Crash
door slamming
Heels on deserted pavements echo
The lure of cash
The girl’s heart beats fast
An act
Her life a car crash
The Fall
How prosaic was her fall,
She lost her sock, no great matter at all.
She found it strewn upon the floor,
Oh the banality of it all.
A Review Of “Dalliance; A Collection of Poetry and Prose”
I was delighted to receive the following 5 star review of my book, “Dalliance; A Collection of Poetry and Prose”:
“I have read this collection through twice. I admire those who can generate power through brevity to create a visceral reaction with their words. This is
a prime example. Well worth the read”.
Many thanks to the reviewer for their review of “Dalliance”. For the review please visit, (http://www.amazon.com/review/ROLK123LJN8N7/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00QQVJC7E).
The Author/Editor Dynamic
Several days ago, while travelling by train I fell into conversation with a lady. Our interaction began by her admiring my guide dog, Trigger and proceeded on to a discussion of our respective occupations. It transpired that my companion was an editor for a small publisher. She mentioned how some authors could be “difficult” at which point I felt it only fair to reveal that in addition to my day job (the one which keeps me in Bentleys and fine cigars) I am, in addition a writer. Being blind I was unable to discern the lady’s expression and, to be frank it is one of those occasions on which the lack of vision irked me. In any event we continued our chat and we parted without even a drop of blood having been shed by either party!
My own experience of editors has been positive. The gentleman who edited the anthology to raise money for The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association (GDBA) generously donated his services free. I was impressed with his work and subsequently paid him to proof read my book, “Dalliance; A Collection of Poetry and Prose”. Again I was very happy with the results and would recommend his services to other writers.
I would be interested in the views of both authors and editors on this matter.
Kevin
Kevin
Afterwards
Afterwards, your back turned,
Me spurned.
Your breathing soft,
Me forgot.
Delight is past.
The hours stretch dark and vast.
I pray for the morning to come at last.
A 5 Star Review Of My Book “Dalliance; A Collection Of Poetry And Prose”
On checking my Amazon author page today, I was delighted to see that my book, “Dalliance; A Collection of Poetry and Prose has received the following 5 star review:
“The book contains an interesting collection of poems, short stories and one essay and I found Dalliance a very pleasant surprise. It’s a sometimes entertaining,
sometimes thoughtful, at other moments heartfelt, but never boring read.
The short pieces touch familiar subjects like love or the seasons and others are also quite unusual. There’s a poem dedicated to a withheld number phone
call, which woke the author in the small hours, or one, where he wonders, why we hang photos of dophins on the wall, the animal forever caught there in
one endless wave and swim.
The short stories (there are some swear words, so beware, if that isn’t your cup of tea) are again an interesting mix of a man having an affair or a girl
being scared on the way home after a fight with her boyfriend, when someone follows her down a dark alleyway.
My favourite poems are Dark Angel, which has an unexpected twist at the end and the one where the porcelian cup breaks, where a small occurrence leads
carefully to a philosophical reflection of life’s circle interspersed with the right amount of humour.
There’s something else, which makes this collection unique and special, the author, K. Morris, is blind, and therefore he can pick up on small things,
for which I am too blinded by my eyes to see”.
Many thanks to the reviewer for the above review which can be found here, (http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R3OOOF1ICYPFC0/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00QQVJC7E).
Kevin
Two Free Print Copies Of “Dalliance; A Collection of Poetry and Prose” Available
I am offering two free print copies of my book, “Dalliance; A Collection of Poetry and Prose”, to the first two people who email me at newauthoronline (at) gmail dot com.
The books will be sent, at my expense via surface mail.
For my guest post on Chris the Story Reading Ape’s blog, in which I discuss my poetry please visit, (http://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2015/02/01/read-about-author-kevin-morris-explaining-his-poetry/).
For a recent review of “Dalliance” please go to (https://nimbus432.wordpress.com/2015/05/04/a-review-of-dalliance-a-collection-of-poetry-and-prose/).
Please note, I will never share your personal details with anyone.
Once your copy of “Dalliance” is dispatched, your information will be permanently deleted by me.
K Morris - Poet 