Tag: love

Announcements, Book Announcements, poetry

ANNOUNCEMENT! Book Launch with William Waldorf

Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

Join us for the Ways of Love Book Launch with renowned author William Waldorf! This exciting event will take place online, allowing you to participate from the comfort of your own home.

Discover the magic of love as William Waldorf shares his latest masterpiece. Get ready to be captivated by his enchanting poetry and profound insights into the many facets of love. Whether you’re a fan of romance, poetry, or simply enjoy a good read, this book launch is not to be missed!

During the event, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with William Waldorf and ask him questions about his inspiration, writing process, and the themes explored in his book. Don’t forget to invite your friends and fellow book lovers to share in this delightful experience.

Mark your calendars and join us online for the Ways of Love Book Launch with William Waldorf – an event that will leave you feeling inspired and eager to dive into the world of love through the pages of this extraordinary book.

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Announcements, Book Announcements, Celebrations, poetry, Poets & Events

FEATURE: Zaneta Varnado Johns “Let Your Poetry Shine” on WSATV

Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

Zaneta Varnado Johns shares her poetic experiences and talks about her prolific works with the Women Speakers Association TV.

In the video Johns shared about a poem by none other than Nikki Giovanni and how this experience encouraged her poetic life. Of course, I had to go find a video, so here you go: Nikki Giovanni recites Ego Tripping

Be sure to get your copy of Encore: A Collection of Poetry. It’s available in print and eBook. If you would like an autographed copy go to: ZanExpressions

Encore is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Better World Books, BookShop (for ordering from independent stores, and Thrift Books

Announcements, art, poetry, prose, writing

ANNOUNCEMENT! Dear Heart has been published!

Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

Before computers, we wrote letters. My mother’s letters were like little novellas, several pages long. Her family members and friends loved to get her “books.” Letters from mom were heartfelt and brought tears of love. As her pen moved passionately across the pages, sometimes her clear, blue eyes would well up. Letters were her release. They were her way of expressing herself in ways she could not voice. Occasionally, she would write letters to people out of anger and then tear them up. These could have been to politicians, relatives, and those are the ones I knew about. She would express her heart’s desire, open up her soul, and pour out her thoughts.

While I did not have the beautiful penmanship of my mother, I learned that the pen was my power. Some of my letters were releases which I destroyed. At age 15, I even wrote one about the need for a doctor in our little town. The letter and story was published in the newspaper.

As a writer and a poet, I write as if my words are letters to the world, perhaps to express the desires of my heart. Other times I write to simply write.

When we do express our desires within our heart this has a way of stirring up thoughts and even action plans to make things happen. They could be acceptances of things that can’t be changed, but often are steps toward courage to make something happen.

I posed this question and requested to others: What is the desire in your heart? This is my challenge to you. I would like to read about the desires in your heart in the “Dear Heart” anthology of letters, poetry, art, photography, and whatever ways helps you express your passion.

There was a caveat to this. In honor of my mother, the expressions were to be sent to me via good old fashioned snail mail.

Now, it is my pleasure to bring to you these beautiful heartfelt responses via Dear Heart.

Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

Contributirs: Alice Taylor, Chyrel J. Jackson, Danielle Martin, Jia-Li Yang, Jill Sharon Kimmelman, Jodi Lynn Nehring, Karen Monteith, Max H. Tomey, Nanci Arvizu, Pratibha Savani, Rebecca Herz, Richa Dinesh Sharma, Robin Klammer, Sarah Ryan, Shiela Denise Scott, Steve Anc, Terri Michels, and Zaneta Varnado Johns.

Special Shout out to Kay Doiron for the cover art and to Zan Johns for her wonderful editing skills.

Get your copy today on Amazon