The Briny Sea of Poetry($24.99Value)

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This beautiful, colorful book of poetry dives right into the love the author has for her muse. Full of depth and lovely metaphors, Brandy Lane's words plunge right into the heart and soul of the reader. Unrequited love, long-distance relationships, and unforeseen circumstances sometimes keep soul-mates at bay, you can feel the longing in her woven dialect. From dashing pirates to tidal pools, the octopuses' garden to the siren's echoing call, your mind will sail to distant shores and explore the ocean's deepest caverns. Emotion will wash over you in waves as you brave hurricanes and tsunamis, then settle under an island palm. Edited by Vaughn Roste and Co-edited by Reena Doss. Forward written by Stevie Flood. 5 stars "The BRINY SEA of Poetry" by Brandy Lane, arrived this afternoon and I have already finished reading it. Brandy loves beauty in any form as shown by her publishing name "WHEREBEAUTIFULINKS," her love of words and connecting them in just the right way, and the beauty of this book. It is full color throughout the entire book with beautiful illustrations on every page. She also writes from deep within her heart and her passion shows on every page. -Karen Steiner 5 stars "The Briny Sea of Poetry" is a captivating anthology, carefully curated to capture the depths of human expression. Diverse voices within its pages mirror the beauty and complexity of the sea, offering a kaleidoscope of emotions and perspectives, akin to the ever-changing tides. The poets skillfully navigate language, painting tempestuous storms, tranquil shores, and mysterious depths. This anthology transports readers to distant horizons while delving into the human heart, exploring universal themes and the enduring connection between the sea and our spirit. Ultimately, it's a literary treasure reflecting the ceaseless rhythm of the ocean, a must-read for those who seek solace and wonder in its embrace. -Stevie Flood Brandy Lane has lived most of her life in Indiana and Colorado, where she resides with her husband and four children. She published her first book, Where Beautiful Loves, in December 2020 under her imprint, Where Beautiful Inks. Just after the release of her first book, she discovered anthologies as an option for publishing and has since had poetry pieces included in over three dozen publications. In 2023, she curated and edited, Winter, A Poetic Anthology which is a collaboration of 25 poets from all over the world. It spent 5 days at #1 in New Releases in Anthologies on Amazon. A hopeless romantic, Brandy draws inspiration mainly from nature, but also from human connection. Her poetry is much like her personality, showing vulnerability as well as strength. The muse that she writes to is someone who taught her she is worthy of love, that she is "enough" and yes, "sometimes more than enough." She finds beauty in every situation, which sometimes is her greatest curse. In her spare time, she loves spending time outdoors in the mountains, taking in the sublime views. She also loves a good board game, and video chatting with her favorite friends all over the world. Brandy can be found online: on Instagram @wherebeautifullives and Facebook @Where Beautiful Lives Canadian by birth, Vaughn Roste currently lives in Chicago. He is a published author of books, plays, poems, peer-reviewed articles, book reviews, program notes for CD liners and Carnegie Hall, and a doctoral dissertation. His first book, The Xenophobe's Guide to the Canadians, was published by Oval Books in England. He has two WWII films currently in pre-production, "Oradour" and "The Nine Lives of Walker Harris." His 20-min short film "Firefighter" was produced by M3 Studios and is available on You Tube, and another script entitled "Worst. Film. Ever." was purchased by Milepost42 Studios. His stage play, "The Name of The Game" won the Leo Award for Best Overall Script at the 2021 Da Vinci International Film Festival for Best Overall Script, beating out features and shorts - the first time a play has been awarded this prize. He is represented by Jason Bellitto at Citizen Skull. An optioned, represented, and produced screenwriter, Vaughn specializes in telling true stories from history with which the world should be more familiar. He is also a recovering academic, a self-confessed grammar Nazi, and has a reputation as a formatting guru.He has won 100 screenplay awards to date. Writing is Reena Doss' first voice of expression, followed closely by art and creativity. Through the encouraging platform provided by the Instagram community she reclaimed her lost voices, evolved a few others, and discovered new ones along the way. Born in Calcutta with roots drawn from Chennai and Pondicherry, Reena Doss has lived most of her life in the south of India-Bangalore. You can try and catch her but it may not always be possible as she is generally off on adventures: flying on phoenix wings, swimming into the deep with mermaids, and chasing fiery dragons down for stories. Vi