Tuesday, April 18, 2017

WEP - A LIfe Stolen


A Life Stolen

I shared myself
You wanted more
I shared my hopes
You crushed them
I shared my dreams
You despised them
I shared my joy
You took it
I shared my love
You destroyed it
I shared my life
You stole it.
                  
                                                                                 Yolanda Renée © 2017
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The above 'Stolen Life' is in honor
of Stowy Jenkins!
I'm thrilled to announce the release
of my latest!
The Snowman



N O W  A V A I L A B L E!
AMAZON KINDLE!
&
PAPERBACK TOO!


Meet Stowy Jenkins!





   Yolanda Renée

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33 comments:

  1. Nilanjana BoseApril 18, 2017 at 11:06 AM

    Many congrats, Yolanda! Great intro to Stowy Jenkins, pleased to meet him. Or maybe not, considering his leisure activities... :)

    Best wishes always,
    Nila

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    1. Yolanda RenéeApril 18, 2017 at 6:26 PM

      Thanks, Nila:
      Nope, not a man I'd ever want to meet. Getting him out of my head is bad enough. :)

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  2. Pat HattApril 18, 2017 at 12:35 PM

    Congrats on the release. Sure one share we'll shy away from at our lair lol

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  3. Susan KaneApril 18, 2017 at 4:18 PM

    Best wishes to you on this event!!

    Awesome poem. Reminds me of Spoon River Anthologies.

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  4. Elephant's ChildApril 18, 2017 at 5:31 PM

    Love your poem. A painful truth for too many. Literally and metaphorically.
    A minor quibble. Should your in the fourth line be you?

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    1. Yolanda RenéeApril 18, 2017 at 6:23 PM

      Thanks, EC! And yes, correction made. Thank you! A very painful truth for too many!

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  5. Denise Covey - AuthorApril 18, 2017 at 6:54 PM

    A very poignant poem Yolanda. Cuts to the heart. A truth to many, not just Stowy. Super congratulations on your new release. :-)

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    1. Yolanda RenéeApril 18, 2017 at 9:39 PM

      Thanks, Denise!
      Appreciate your kind words, and yes, I did sort of phone this one in. Sorry, things have been a bit crazy! ;)

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  6. Olga GodimApril 19, 2017 at 1:22 AM

    Congratulations on your new release, Yolanda. That poem of yours was a punch in the stomach. Very powerful!

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    1. Yolanda RenéeApril 19, 2017 at 9:25 AM

      Thanks, Olga!
      It's been hectic, but a learning process for sure!
      This one actually hit close to home!

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  7. NicolaApril 19, 2017 at 1:29 AM

    A powerful poem, so many can relate. Fantastic news on the release!!! Congratulations. Wishing you every success.

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    1. Yolanda RenéeApril 19, 2017 at 9:26 AM

      Thanks, Nicola!
      I'll need all the good vibes I can muster for this one. :)

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  8. dolorahApril 19, 2017 at 3:05 AM

    Fabulous. Powerful poem. Congrats on the release of your new book. The cover is kinda disturbing in its simplicity. Well done.

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    1. Yolanda RenéeApril 19, 2017 at 9:29 AM

      Thanks, Donna!
      I really enjoyed creating it too. Made a few more snow and blood covers for the other books too! Got home from the beach in time for the snow! Picture of the knife introducing the story is an example. Cherry juice works great if you don't have red food coloring. :)

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  9. SallyApril 19, 2017 at 4:39 AM

    Powerful and strong poem.

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  10. Pat GarciaApril 19, 2017 at 7:04 AM

    Thank you for the poetry. it is confrontative, powerful and yet has a resonance of peace.
    Congratulations also on your book release.
    Shalom aleichem,
    Patricia

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    1. Yolanda RenéeApril 19, 2017 at 9:31 AM

      Hi, Pat:
      Yes, I think peace was finally achieved. Thanks!

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  11. Arpan GhoshApril 19, 2017 at 9:34 AM

    Many congratulations, Yolanda! That's just fantastic!

    You've certainly created a powerful image of Stowy's mind in so few words. If the rest of the book is in a similar vein, it should be a thrill ride indeed.

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    1. Yolanda RenéeApril 19, 2017 at 7:37 PM

      Thank you, Arpan:
      I enjoyed writing Stowy's story, in an odd sort of way. But the poem did fit his predilections! :)

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  12. N. R. WilliamsApril 19, 2017 at 12:41 PM

    Congratulations on your new release. A poem that fits a mystery writer. Perhaps you should write a mystery and have the killer leave bits of a poem behind until all the lines are connected?
    Nancy

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    1. Yolanda RenéeApril 19, 2017 at 7:39 PM

      Hi, Nancy:
      The poem is closer to the writer than you know. Actually, that's a great idea for a mystery. You should try it! Thanks!

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  13. NasApril 19, 2017 at 4:46 PM

    Awesome on your new release! So exciting. This poem is beautifully crafted, too.

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    1. Yolanda RenéeApril 19, 2017 at 7:40 PM

      Thanks, Nas:
      Things seem to happen all at once. It's nice to be able to combine them!

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  14. L.G. KeltnerApril 20, 2017 at 12:47 AM

    Great poem! Congratulations on the release!

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  15. Laura ClipsonApril 20, 2017 at 4:38 AM

    I love that poem, so short but so meaningful.

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  16. D.G. HudsonApril 21, 2017 at 7:25 PM

    I like this - sharp words that express feelings I've had myself when I was going through first marriage and divorce. Sometimes we feel like we're wasting our time when emotions aren't returned, but in the end, it usually serves a purpose - whether to move us forward or to get us out of a bad place. Good luck with the Snowman, it looks like something I'd like. (the knife and it's tell-tale colour . . .red of course)

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  17. Michelle WallaceApril 23, 2017 at 4:46 AM

    Short, sharp words...yet deep on meaning, I've no doubt... *shivers*
    This is a fitting introduction to Stowy Jenkins.
    Congrats on the release, Yolanda!
    Your cover gets me...every time.

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  18. J Lenni DornerApril 24, 2017 at 2:00 AM

    A fright-filled ending there! Excellent work. Lots of emotions in few words.

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