Sapphira Olson's Blog, page 3
April 18, 2020
Happiness In Chaos.
Sapphira
Saph
Me
Happy to be trans
Happy to be a woman
Happy to be me
Happy to have my kids
Happy to have my family
Happy to have my health
Happy to have my friends
Happy to be in love
Learning to live without certainties is hard but the world is never certain. We can comfort ourselves with whatever works for us, be it dogma, denial or delusions but they never deliver, not long term anyway.
These are chaotic times and we all want to know when and how they will be over. But we just don't know. Ignore people that claim with absolute certainty how things are going to be, or how the world works, their words may seem sweet like sugar to you, but ultimately they will rot your heart.
Better to find happiness that doesn't depend on having to know everything.
(Pic of me with my natural hair, which is slowly getting there.)
April 17, 2020
A Story That Will Continue To Thrum In The Recesses Of My Brain.
A lovely review of Stanley Park over at MookyChick…
‘A story that will continue to thrum in the recesses of my brain. This collection of 35 poems draws a narrative thread that kept me turning pages and wanting to know more about these two incredible women. Olson combines a direct narrative approach with the rich woven storytelling of Squamish Nation legends. It is a powerful statement of how thin the veil is between the connective tissue that binds together humans with nature and emotion.’Read the full review here: https://www.mookychick.co.uk/reviews/books/book-review-stanley-park-by-sapphira-olson.php
April 14, 2020
A Book To Be Loved
A lovely review by Beatriz Copello of my LGBT love poetry STANLEY PARK at The Compulsive Reader.
'A beautiful collection of poetry. Kept me reading with enthusiasm & intrigue, not only because of the pristine imagery, the hint of mythology and fantasy, the veiled politics, the sad and happy remembrances, but also because I, being such a romantic, I wanted to know if the two women, like the cliché says: lived happy ever after. Stanley Park is a book about love a book to be loved.’Read the full review here: http://www.compulsivereader.com/2020/04/14/a-review-of-stanley-park-by-sapphira-olson/
March 31, 2020
This Book Hit Me Hard, Right In The Heart
I was so pleased that this review came in today on International Trans Day of Visibility. A wonderful 5 star review for The Girl In The Garden...
'Olson has done it again, she has left me speechless. Just WOW. She is such a talented poet that writes with heart, fire and courage that I admire and respect. This book hit me hard, right in the heart. I was an emotional wreck as I read all 30 poems themed around being transgender. It’s inspiring and gives hope to others, letting them know that they are not alone.'See the full in depth review here ... https://bunnyspause.wordpress.com/2020/03/31/the-girl-in-the-garden-book-one-by-sapphira-olson-review/
March 30, 2020
Review Stanley Park: An Enriching Atmosphere Of Dreams And Untold Tales
I love this review. Read how the reviewer starts her review, it is so lovely …
‘Close your eyes dear reader. Take a deep breath. In…and out…repeat a few more times until you feel a sense of calm. Let your mind gently drift you to a place filled with laughter, love and life. Birds are singing, the wind is dancing with your hair and the grass is soft to lie on. You are surrounded by history and become rooted in its story. You never want to leave. Welcome to Stanley Park.’
Heres a liitle snippet …
‘Olson writes passionate poetry that ignites that fire we all have inside of us. The emotion is rich, warm and gives you hope. Hope that one day you will experience a love so strong that it will be whispered among the trees and leaves in centuries to come.‘Read the full review here: https://bunnyspause.wordpress.com/2020/03/30/stanley-park-by-sapphira-olson-review/
March 29, 2020
5 Star Reviews for The Girl In The Garden
'The Girl in the Garden weaves together myth, metaphor, and lived experience in a fascinating, beautiful & powerful way to tell the story of a trans woman rediscovering herself.'
5 Star GOODREADS Review'Written with passion and filled with rich imagery.'
5 Star Amazon Review
March 22, 2020
The Girl In The Garden Free on Kindle
The Girl In The Garden is now
Free
on Kindle for 5 days.
Extract...
'There is a calmness now in my heart.
All the drama and angst has
drained down through the
moss and lichen and
into the dirt.
It is as if the garden itself
is filtering and purifying
my world.
Bringing me relief.'
Stay safe everyone & Happy Mothers' Day - Saph X
March 18, 2020
The Girl In The Garden Number 1 in Amazon Hot New Releases
Well this has never happened before!
I am one happy girl!
Saph X
March 16, 2020
New Cover For Girl In The Garden
So burnt the midnight oil on this but following feedback from a test audience the cover to The Girl In The Garden has been completely redesigned. Painting done in acrylics and drawing inks by me when I should have been asleep. Book out tomorrow. Right I'm going for a lie down.
March 15, 2020
Trailer Video For The Girl In The Garden
Trailer video for my trans poetry book The Girl In The Garden.
Narrated by and music by the wonderful Kiri Stewart from the Oh!HeyKiri! podcast.
