Cage Dunn's Blog, page 40

Who Reads Poetry?

The question is part of a Newsletter sent out by a poet whose words I read regularly. Who reads poetry? Why? How do they find it? What is it about the poetry that appeals? Poetry is a field of words I don’t work in much. I read it. Some of it is inspired. I like … Continue reading Who Reads Poetry?

It’s in the Eyes

#FPQ: What do you believe, when it comes to people’s traits and personalities? Are they primarily formed and shaped by nature or by nurture, as defined above? What about your personality? Nature or nurture? The bathroom window takes up all of one wall. It’s huge. Faces west. The afternoon sun makes the space as bright as an … Continue reading It’s in the Eyes

A Stunning Feat

Herja, Devastation came onto the scene last week, made her debut. This week, she’s sitting pretty. #1 New Release in its main category on Amazon. Three other categories show her in the top 100. She’s spectacular, stunning, a bright, shiny light, new and different. Nouveau Noir in poetry and prose. Have you seen her yet? … Continue reading A Stunning Feat

Running Around Like a Blue-A…d Fly

An Australianism? Not sure, but I’ve heard it said in places far and near. However, that’s not the point. So, what is? I’m learning new things. New things take up space in the brain. It’s hard. Why do it? It’s a new world out there. We have to learn to live in it, adapt. And … Continue reading Running Around Like a Blue-A…d Fly

Spring Equinox

It is down here. Australia. Spring Equinox. When the days are equal in length to the nights, when summer is just around the corner … Which, all in all, means I can get more writing done without turning on the lights … Oh, yes, Herja, Devastation is still #1 on New Releases in its category. … Continue reading Spring Equinox

Herja, Devastation – #1 new release

Originally posted on Frank Prem Poetry:
I do so love this moment, when I randomly log on to Amazon to check a detail and find a brand new banner waving alongside the title: #1 New Release in Australian and Oceanian Poetry. Welcome to the random rankings, Herja, Devastation! Herja has also just picked up a…

Birds & Weeds

Spring in Adelaide. Birds make war over territory and trees. Fruit trees flower as if there’s no season beyond now.Weeds grow too fast for the eye to see. And it would be good. I love Spring.The flowers on the trees means fruit later.Or it should. Last year, most of the fruit trees died.This year, the … Continue reading Birds & Weeds

Time, Please

Each morning (after checking overnight emails, of course), I scroll through WP posts, and I saw these opening lines:There are so many things I’d like to write about but the truth is, I don’t have the time. It’s the same boat, but a different size. I’m not doing puzzles, just the tidying up and finalising … Continue reading Time, Please

Up In The Air!

The times in my life when I’m confident I can ‘fix it’ are few, but I thought today would be one of those days. This is to do with ePublishing a new book, the collaboration between Frank Prem and moi! Herja, Devastation should have been easy to upload and get on the road. It’s poetry. … Continue reading Up In The Air!

Next Week, the Valkyries Fly

Herja, Devastation The eBook comes out next week, the paperback later in the month. The legend of Valkyrie breathes, as Herja, Devastation, once wronged, aims her mortal agent at her enemies. This is the man who bears the tale of vengeance in service to a higher, eminently more noble being. He is her assassin and … Continue reading Next Week, the Valkyries Fly