Unquestioned Wisdom

Andrew Daniels Author Interview

More Sticks and Stones Falling From the Sky is a collection of poetic musings and prose taking readers on a journey filled with emotions, memories, and philosophical ponderings, all woven into lyrical storytelling. What inspired you to write this particular collection of poems?

I was inspired to write this collection of poems by writing down the things I have wondered about, maybe even the things I have questioned from a philosopher’s point of view. My curiosity got the better of me as I dived deep into my own heart and subconscious mind to find the answers to my questions, I then cleverly crafted these answers into poetry, 33 poems of unquestioned wisdom as I challenge the reader to unravel the mysterious meaning of my words.

How did you go about organizing the poems in the book? Was there a specific flow or structure you were aiming for?

The organization of my poems is not random, I just try to make it seem that way to catch the reader off guard when they read one poem and then turn the page. I made sure that my first poem in my book was something simple enough for most people to relate to, the season of autumn.

The reader has to decide for themself if I am talking about the autumn season or actually talking about a beautiful woman named Autumn. The reader must make a choice because I give them a choice.

How do you strike a balance between clarity and ambiguity in your poetry?

The line between clarity and ambiguity is tricky, I am very careful with how I balance my poems so the reader intentionally feels confused at times, but they slowly begin to understand the deeper meaning of my stories as their curiosity gets the better of them. I balance clarity and ambiguity similar to an acrobat crossing a wire with their feet. As I lead the reader on a dangerous journey, I throw a stick into their hands to help them across.

What is the next book that you are working on and when can your fans expect it to be out?

The next book I am working on is called Waves From a Mermaid’s Violin and it should be available to my fans by sometime next year in 2026.

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For readers who love the art of poetry and want to be swept away onto an adventure from the shores of a poet’s heart, then you must read MORE STICKS AND STONES FALLING FROM THE SKY written by Andrew Daniels. His poetry will take your imagination to unexplored places in your heart and mind as you prepare to set foot on the shores of his heart and then ride a yacht across the sea in your subconscious.

As you read the 33 poems Andrew has crafted for years in this fine collection, you will see the illustrations behind his poems, illustrations drawn and painted by various talented artists.

You will face sunshine, rain, storms, wind and dangerous ideas until you reach the island where fact and fiction live in harmony, but only you can take the first step on this adventure by reading MORE STICKS AND STONES FALLING FROM THE SKY by Andrew Daniels.

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