Reflections: Coming Soon

If anyone told me a year or two ago that I would be publishing a poetry collection, I’d find it hard to believe.

Since I started writing four years ago, I’ve always had several works in progress. I was working on my fantasy trilogy, writing short stories in between novels (for different anthologies and for my own short story collection), and even started learning screenwriting. 

I think the first poem came out of nowhere when I was feeling overwhelmed with my teenage son going away for a month and a half. Writing my feelings down was sort of therapeutic. Back then, I just left those words in a note on my phone, not knowing that it was the moment a new door opened for me. Or, rather, for my words—in poetry form.

I often say that poems pretty much write themselves, and it’s true. They either come or they don’t. I never sit there thinking, “I should write a poem. What will it be about?” No, the words just appear in my head and insist on being written down.

As more and more poems poured out, I started putting them all together into a collection (as well as sharing them on social media and here on my blog).

They’re all different. Some short, some long. Some dark and raw, others uplifting and inspirational. 

One thing they all have in common is that they come from the depths of my soul. From looking inward and trying to understand myself and this world. 

That’s why I decided to call this book Reflections.

I’m beyond anxious to share this collection with the world, to be honest. I have never considered myself a poet. All the words — as imperfect as they may be — are genuine and heartfelt. And it’s a scary thing, serving your heart on a plate for everyone’s judgement.

But I dare hope that apart from judgement my words will find a different kind of connection with the reader. One where they make you feel something. Where they inspire you to look inside, and ask questions, and seek answers. Where they inspire reflections of your own.

Below is the back cover blurb for Reflections. It releases on November 30, 2024, and is currently available for preorder on Amazon.

If you decide to give my little book a chance, thank you from the bottom of my heart and I truly hope you enjoy it.

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Who do you see when you look in the mirror?

A friend? An enemy? A stranger?

Have you ever truly stopped to look into those eyes—not a rushed glance, but a long, deep, searching gaze? They say eyes are the windows to the soul. What do you see in yours? Light or darkness? Hope or despair? Pain, anger, joy, or love?

Perhaps it’s a little of everything. Inside each of us is a vast, unexplored universe—a fascinating, complex world that often feels too scary to confront. But if you find the courage to dive in, to truly look inside, you might discover something you’ve been searching for all along, perhaps without even realizing it.

You might discover yourself.

Reflections is a poetry collection that invites you on a journey of self-discovery, encouraging you to look inward with open eyes. Through raw, honest verse, this book will be your companion as you explore the depths of your soul and meet the person waiting to be found.