When the Author is the Fan
Have you ever read the work of another author and instantly become a fan of said author?
Such was the case for me. I’m sure you’re wondering what I am talking about. Before I indulge you, allow me to “fan-out” for a minute.
Alright … now that that’s out of the way.
I am talking about the one and only Author Queen of Spades. In celebration of National Poetry Month, I would like to share with you my thoughts on one of her poetry collections, as well as one of her short stories, and then tell you a little bit about what makes me such a fan
Let’s get this under way, shall we?
Blurb:
Dare to take a journey beyond the skin in this Deluxe edition of Eclectic. Eclectic: Beyond the Skin includes a bonus section, Deep Tissue, containing the short story “Misfortune”, which will be featured in Queen of Spades’ upcoming short story collection, Continuous Drips, set for release late next year.
Disclaimer: This collection has strong language and deals with issues which may not be suitable for a younger audience.
My Review:
The best way I can describe this collection is by saying, it’s a little bit of this and a little bit of that. It vividly displays the layers of humanity. Like the title says, it goes “beyond the skin” to the depths of the human soul.
Fantastic read.
Then there is …
Blurb:
Dahna is quite comfortable in her role as an outcast. Her favorite activities are painting her nails and hanging out on the beach. An observation by the quirky Carr leads to an endearing friendship between two unlikely people.
This is a short story of just under 1,900 words. When Summer Lingers was first featured in the Durham Editing & Ebooks short story anthology, “Summer Shorts II: Best Kept Secrets”.
My Review:
“When Summer Lingers” is the story about the instant connection of two strangers whom��subsequently become the best of friends. While some surmise that their friendship is more than, nothing is actually mentioned other than the fact that they grew very close.
The story then takes an unexpected turn, which leads to something else entirely that most wouldn’t expect when reading a��story such as this.
I fell in love with this short story because of the depth of premise. It amazed me how in such a short span of time, such a full story was told. I’m always impressed when an author can do that.
What an inspiring little story.
When I think of Queen of Spades, I think of passion in the form of��smoothly introduced prose. It’s like an ignited fire, wafted��by a soft breeze. A combination of tenderness and ferocity. A superb combination.
I can’t say for sure what it is about her writing style that captivates me and makes me want to come back for more, maybe because it’s more than one thing.
Perhaps its the ease of narrative coupled with the earnestness of real life. Perhaps the fact that in her poetry and contemporary works one can see all the aspects that contribute to the authenticity of humanity.
While I cannot��pinpoint for sure what it is, truth be told, what I can ascertain��is that she is my��roll model. I yearn to mimic the facility of story telling in my own works. Her stories are told through the eyes of a true storyteller, one that can connect with and understand her audience.
She’s wonderful, as is all that she puts on paper.
Thank you Queen, for sharing your remarkable works with the world.
Rosie :D
