Hello friends, you might have caught wind of this post-interview already, and if so,
I thank you for adding your lovely voice to the event, but if you didn’t, then this
one’s for you.
But new or old readers of this interview, I think you’ll be happy to know that I
recorded a poem for you: scroll down, please.
First, here’s that Interview:
Here’s a homemade recording of the James Whitcomb Riley poem.
Please listen:
Thanks for listening to this long recording, my lovelies.
Here are the latest reviewS as seen on booksellers’ homepages:
(I await yours…)
Embrace this book Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2023 5-Star rating A most enjoyable collection of poems and seeks to find the upliftment, or silver lining, in the ordinary and everyday experiences of people. The poems acknowledge human failings and short comings but seek to put them into perspective and find the happiness and joy in life despite an imperfections we exhibit when facing with challenges and dealing with experiences, both good and bad. A few short quotations from some of my favourite poems in the collection are as follows: "perfect speciments of imperfection you and I" from Give Back "When death comes I want to be led into eternity curious, full of joy" from When Death Comes "One fine day, I recognized the smell of summer, the languid air of the somnolent noon, so I rose and walked away from the wheelchair hands outstretched, to the hollycocks there." from Angel August All of us experience ups and downs in life. Anything that can help us find perspective thereby gaining understanding and solace, is worth embracing. This book does that.
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add to that ELEVEN 5-Star ratings on Goodreads
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add to that TWO 5-Star ratings at Barnes & Noble
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(well, hell000 G00gle!)
This one you need to check out for yourself: Imagine my surprise when,
thinking I was on the Amazon website I entered In The Shadow of
Rainbows by Selma Martin (inadvertently) on TheGoogle and found this!
Thanks from the bottom of my heart everyone–I don’t know how this
happens but, like the north wind that blew in with the official first-day
of Autumn, I’m soaring and smiling from ear to ear. You guys rock!!
Have a serene Sunday, my friends.
Happy Early Fall!
[Please let me know if you enjoyed the recording]
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Enjoyed your beautiful reading of the poem, Selma🙂. So full of life and sweet. Congratulations on the amazing reviews. It’s satisfying as a writer, isn’t it, to receive such reviews.
Smitha, my sweet. It’s a joy to receive reviews. It’s not the readers job to make the writer happy but when they do it brings calm. It’s beautiful.
Thanks for being here. Happy Sunday.
And thanks so dearly for listening to me read one of my fave poems this season. Glad you enjoyed it. Xoxo
XOXO. Wishing you a lovely week ahead, dear Selma.
And you too. Good night from my 😴
I love hearing recitals or readings. Its becoming a lost art. Well done, Selma. 👏👏
I love listening too. And lately I’ve taken to doing them. On and off. You recently did a short one. I loved it.
This one was long but so much fun.
And I practiced on the rhythm and lovely vernacular. I adore this poem. It’s one of my faves. For you. Bless you.
It was enjoyable doing that voice over for Michelle. Scary but fun. You should do more by the way. 👏🙏
I dislike listening to my voice. But sometimes we need to get out of ourselves. I have done a few. Started last year after seeing Barbara doing it to promote her book. I was so impressed.
Thanks. I’ll keep trying to do more. Xoxo blessings.
Lovely review, you have given a lot of thought to your praise on this book.
Honest praise indeed.
Um, I hope you enjoyed “listening” to my recitation. 😜 For you 💗
Have a great Sunday. XoXo
Congratulations! Nice & enjoyed your book review. Beautiful poem.
Thanks Raj. You are sweet. Have a great Sunday
Most welcome,Selma,So Sweet you too.
DELIGHTFUL reading of the poem, Selma! A charming ode to autumn!
Here in SW Florida, the hot, rainy summer has become cooler mornings and evenings and the gorgeous sunny days of fall!
Wonderful reviews! Such an uplifting interview with Robbie! <3 <3 <3
Aww, so pleased that you listened to the recording and found it delightful, Cheryl. This one was long-ish but so much fun to do.
Glad you enjoyed it.
So the shifting has come to your area. You know how the heat was getting to me… we’ve had most pleasant days this weekend. I’m enamored already.
Be well my sweet. May your Sunday be gorgeous. XoXo
Beautiful reading, Selma! 🩷 I really enjoyed it! The reviews are well-deserved. 👏👏👏🤗
I usually don’t like the sound of my voice. 😬 This one needed to go a tad bit fast so I gave it what I thought it needed. I was quite pleased with what resulted in the first try. Didn’t want to jinx it so I kept it as is even though I stumbled with some words with lovely spelling.
I’m so happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for saying. I so appreciate this from you. Blessings, Jennifer.
No need to worry about the sound of your voice. You sounded great! Have a beautiful day, my friend.
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Well deserved reviews, Selma. Congratulations!
Thanks ☺️