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Hard Times Will Pass

Kathryn Sprandio Ells Author Interview

Laugh Like A Mother is a wonderfully engaging blend of humor, chaos, and heartfelt emotion, capturing the rollercoaster ride of parenthood. What inspired you to write this book?

Motherhood! My day-to-day grind with my 3 tiny humans inspired me to lay it all out to help myself and the world laugh.

What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?

Parenting is hard, but so very rewarding. It’s important to remember that the hard times will pass and the fun and laughter far outweighs the tantrums.

What do you hope is one thing readers take away from your story?

When you’re parenting, it’s easy to get lost in it and feel alone. I love being honest about life and I hope my writing makes other parents say, “Okay, it’s not just me. I’m not alone in this.” It’s comforting to know that other people are going through it and are able to laugh about it.

Will there be a follow-up book to this one? If so, what topics will the next book cover?

I would love to write more funny poetry and anecdotes about parenting. As my children grow, the phases they go through grow as well and I am sure I will find a lot more humor to come!

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Being a Mother is hard! From dirty diapers, to sleepless nights and never ending piles of laundry, it can be hard to keep up. The days are long and the years, well, honestly, the years are just as long. We love our babes dearly, but, sometimes, to get through the chaos, you just need to laugh. And nobody laughs like a sleep deprived Mother.

Laugh Like A Mother is a collection of poetry and anecdotes making light of the common chaos that comes along with raising children. It’s wonderful and insane, heartwarming, and frustrating. When the children have you at the end of your rope, grab this collection, lock yourself in the bathroom, and Laugh Like A Mother.

Realms of my Soul III: A Golden Gift

Realms of My Soul III by Lali A. Love is an exquisite collection of autobiographical poems that take readers on a captivating journey. The anthology is divided into two sections, the first, Fifth Decade: Alchemising with Hope, and the second, My Masterclass. The combined sections feature a total of 120 poems, each preceded by a short verse.

Love’s ability to infuse her personal experiences into her poetic expressions is truly remarkable. While maintaining a sense of mystery and leaving out specific details, she manages to evoke powerful emotions through her choice of poem titles. Soul Leaks, A Triggering Gift, and Vast Creation are just a few examples that delicately touch upon profound themes such as desire, anxiety, and passion.

The beauty of Love’s poetry lies in its thought-provoking nature. Although some lines may initially appear metaphorical, they hold deeper meanings that leave the reader pondering long after reading. For instance, lines like ‘Could language be a technical force/ Functioning as the software of the mind’ from the poem Human Language, and ‘A spirit bearing an olive tree’ in Blue Bird Chanting, showcase Love’s ability to create imagery that is both evocative and profound.

Realms of My Soul III is a testament to Love’s personal growth and her journey toward inner peace. While the poems tend to be more abstract and lacking in specific instances, the language she employs and the vivid imagery she paints make for a captivating read. The verses, presented against stone backgrounds, add an extra layer of allure to the collection.

Though I appreciate the overall artistry of the poems, I would have loved to see more concrete instances and vivid imagery incorporated rather than relying solely on philosophical and metaphorical phrases. In today’s world, where such expressions are commonplace, adding specific instances and detailed images would have given the poems an even greater impact.

Realms of My Soul III by Lali A. Love is a poetic journey that emanates from the depths of the author’s soul. Love’s masterful use of language and evocative imagery make it a valuable read.

Pages: 260 | ASIN : B0C6NBB8TW

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