Exploring the connection between art, spirit, and ancestry in this week’s MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY POEM
Author Archives: Kelly Deeny
Authorship – A Love Story
Not everyone will love my debut novel – such a statement is not a self-defeating one; it’s one based in realism. THE SPIRIT PROJECTOR is a love story in its subplot, yes, but more so a romance of the author and the words I chose. I did not set out to win a race orContinue reading “Authorship – A Love Story”
Aunt Reba and Me: Kindred Spirits 53 Years Apart
My Aunt Reba never married, resided with her parents, and was close with her family – a path I see myself walking five decades later.
Motivational Monday Poem: The Distant Present
Yearning for a time unknown Behind, ahead, in the distant present No strings holding you where you are A house that is not a home Family connections fractured yet strong Friendships built on love and acceptance Relationships – the foundation cementing you in place Though neither they nor you intend it so Continuously searching inContinue reading “Motivational Monday Poem: The Distant Present”
Book Review on Goodreads: THE KINGDOM OF BACK by Marie Lu
I read the following Young Adult novel within less than two weeks; the last 176 pages in one morning! I was so enthralled by the story that I rushed to Goodreads to post my review. I will write a more in-depth review soon, but for now here’s the one I just posted to Goodreads. TheContinue reading “Book Review on Goodreads: THE KINGDOM OF BACK by Marie Lu”
United We Stand Back Up
In the most challenging of times, when we’re at our most vulnerable, our country becomes stronger when we unite as one; when we acknowledge our differences and unite under a common goal.
Motivational Monday Poem: Scene and Heard
Honoring my Irish ancestors in this week’s Motivational Monday Poem
Motivational Monday Poem: Hope’s Trio
Debut Novel Coming Jan 2020!
I did it, friends! My debut novel is in the self-publishing process – with a tentative release date of January 2020. Those of you who’ve followed along on this journey likely recall my many claims of “finishing” my book; draft after draft after draft. I held it tight, afraid no one could love it asContinue reading “Debut Novel Coming Jan 2020!”
Motivational Monday Poem: America’s Tattered Fabric
Veils fashioned out of greed, power, and fear Thicken with every racist, misogynist thought Stains the soul, clouds judgement Wounds the heart and tears the fabric of America Words matter, Whether used as weapons of mass destruction Or as a shield to keep truth at bay Cowardice in the face of racism and misogyny IsContinue reading “Motivational Monday Poem: America’s Tattered Fabric”
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