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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Undawnted Presents: WordCrafter Blog Tour for Small Wonders

Summary

The world is filled with amazing things, if we will just stop a moment and take notice. In this vast universe, we are but tiny individuals, filled with awe and amazement. From reflections on first love, to reflections on growing old. The poems within these pages express a lifetime of unique reflections in Small Wonders.

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Interview

Undawnted's DL Mullan sat down and interviewed fellow poet, Kaye Lynne Booth about her poetry collection, Small Wonders.


What made you decide to write a poetry book?

Small Wonders is an accumulation of a lifetime of poetry. I have written poetry since I was a young girl, and here and there, I’ve had a few published over the years. But, poetry is a form of writing which I indulge in because it is fun, and although I enjoy sharing my poems, I never really looked at it like it was something to make money off of. But when I saw the enthusiasm rise for the Poetry Treasures books, which WordCrafter Press published each year, I decided that I had enough poems that were sitting around gathering virtual dust to publish a collection and share them with the world, for better or worse.


Why the theme "Small Wonders"? What was the inspiration?

Poems are the “small wonders” of the literary world. They help people see things in new and different ways. They allow the poet to pour out his or her heart in a way that expresses exactly how they feel in such a way as to create an image that others can relate to and understand.

 
Is writing poetry an innate skill, or did you have to develop it? Do you have your own style? Or, do you like writing poetry in the various standard forms (haiku, sonnet, etc.)?

As I said, I like to write poetry because it is fun. I like to play with words, and so, I have fun experimenting with different forms of poetry. I enjoy writing syllabic poetry to see if I can say what I wish to say in the correct amount of syllables, and I also enjoy playing with visual poetry, such as shape poems. In the collection, I’ve included an entire section of poems I just had fun with.


Do you have a favorite poet? If so, why? How did this poet inspire you?

A. I am partial to Emily Dickinson, Sidney Sheldon and Dr. Suess. I believe that much of my poetry carries the sing-song, rhyming qualities of the two latter. Dickinson, I relate to on a different level, as she is more somber in her poetry, in both subject and content, and I think some of my more serious, emotional poems carry that somber quality. 


Have you written an epic poetry (Homer)?

Actually, I have written a couple of epic, or at least semi-epic poems regarding the life and death of my son, but those are for a very different book. There are a few poems in Small Wonders which are quite long, but I don’t know that one would call them epic.

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Review

Want to return to a time from your youth? Want to let your imagination guide you through the images dancing in your mind? Then pick up a copy of Small Wonders, by Kaye Lynne Booth. 

Small Wonders is a collection of poems that cradle the reader in fanciful rhymes that lead to having a picnic buffet of emotions and imagery, waiting with each turn of the page. The reader gets to sample different motifs and poetry structures throughout the book. 

If you want to take a moment for yourself, then read a page a night. 

Here is an example: 

 


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The Small Wonders Giveaway

Three free digital copies of

Small Wonders

are up for grabs. Follow the tour and make a comment at each stop,

so I know you were there and you’re automatically entered.

One entry per stop.

Winners selected in a random drawing. (Really. I draw them out of a hat, literally.)

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Purchase 

Books2Read

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For Kaye Lynne Booth, writing is a passion. Kaye Lynne is an author with published short fiction and poetry, both online and in print, including her short story collection, Last Call and Other Short Fiction; and her paranormal mystery novella, Hidden Secrets; and book 1 of her Women in the West adventure series, Delilah. Kaye holds a dual M.F.A. degree in Creative Writing with emphasis in genre fiction and screenwriting, and an M.A. in publishing. Kaye Lynne is the founder of WordCrafter Quality Writing & Author Services and WordCrafter Press. She also maintains an authors’ blog and website, Writing to be Read, where she publishes content of interest in the literary world.

Discover Kaye Lynne Booth on her websites:


WordCrafter Services
Writing to be Read

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Undawnted's DL Mullan, can be booked for your online Blog Tour, Book Event, Book Review (w/ARC), Interview, Writing Conference, or Genre Convention. Ms. Mullan has years of experience in public speaking, readings, presentations, events, and tours.

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Undawnted's Special Editions Now Boasts a Vault

Undawnted's Special Edition Books page has grown. 

As more poetry and short fiction are created, Undawnted will be producing creative writing collections for our readership. 
 
From our Seasonal Reads program to poetry and short fiction, these creative pieces are curated into assembled publications for anyone's growing library of literature. 

We have added:

We hope that all of them become your favorite! 

Team Undawnted 




Sunday, February 26, 2023

Breathe is Available on Grey Thoughts' The Writing Gallery

During their bi-month poetry prompts, Grey Thoughts chooses selections for The Writing Gallery.  

My collection of poems on their site so far is:

For the week of 2/11- 24/23, Breathe was listed as one of the poems for Last Breath.  

Breathe as well as Identity are poems from The Descent: a darker breed of poetry Chapbook. Shuffle the Devil will be released in Supernatural Archaeology. Better than I Know will be published in Impetus.

I hope you enjoy reading these preview pieces from my poetry chapbook collections.

Perhaps with a few more additions, membership will be granted, and I will have a dedicated area for my creative writing. 

I will keep my fingers crossed!

Have a great and wonderful day.



Friday, November 26, 2021

Added More Shirt Designs to Undawnted's Apparel and More Store

The resident novelist, DL Mullan, is also a creative designer. Besides the book covers she does for herself and others, she also designs apparel, essentials, and more.

If you would like to see the latest additions to Undawnted's Zazzle Collection, then pop on over!

We have added from our exclusive Legacy Universe:

During the holiday season, more creations will be added. Be sure to visit all of Sonoran Dawn's Collections. There is art, mugs, and anything that will help you brighten your day.

If you just want designer apparel, then here is the nearly 200 shirts to choose from: Sonoran Dawn Apparel.

Keep a design for yourself, or gift some. 
 
Have a wonderful gift buying day! 


Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Do You Have This Poem in Your Collection?

The Collection is a horror-themed poem that will leave you wondering what the rest of the story is behind the scenes.

This poem is one of a handful of poems being released this Halloween season on Undawnted's YouTube Channel for review. Subscribe to the channel and leave a comment. 
 

If you do miss your opportunity, then please purchase my chapbook full of genre poetry called: The Descent.

Have a great and wonderful day. 

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Undawnted's YouTube Channel offers poetry shorts to full-fledged poetry feature films in our Poetry Slam section. This new playlist will give you more of the rhymes you crave.

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Get Your Identity on My Poetry Forum

Identity is a horror-themed poem that will send chills down your spine.

This poem is one of a handful of poems being released this Halloween season on Undawnted's YouTube Channel. Subscribe and leave a comment. 

If you would like to read the entire collection, then please purchase my chapbook: The Descent.

Have a great and wonderful day.

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Undawnted's YouTube Channel offers poetry shorts to full-fledged poetry feature films in our Poetry Slam section. This new playlist will give you more of the rhymes you crave.

Subscribe for more award-level poems written by DL Mullan.





Sunday, November 25, 2018

Autumn Cider Mug Now Available

Are you in our seasonal reads program? We are in the middle of Autumn Cider

Why not drink to it as well? Now you can! 

Undawnted has released our Autumn Cider mug. You can find our mug in Sonoran Dawn's Daily Essential Zazzle Collection and in our Undawnted store

Either way, you help fund our creative spirit. 



Wednesday, September 21, 2016

A Darker Breed of Poetry

Have you downloaded your copy of The Descent yet? 

The Halloween season is here.  Ghosts and goblins. Longer nights... and, haunted poetry.

Classics like Upon Reading Edgar Allan Poe and Death Replies to Emily Dickinson are among a collection of other fine poems. 

Have yourself a haunted day! 





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