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Inner Reflections of the Muse
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Preface What does it take to be a Fearless Wordsmith? It need not necessarily mean my writings should be fierce and unruly for along with the freedom of expression goes the responsibility of the writer to communicate with his readers effectively and fairly, to be able to touch lives and make them feel they are part of the stories, poems that you compose. I consider myself as a modernist writer and poet. I have my own writing style without conforming with the traditional, much like James Joyce’s “Stream Of Consciousness” but with my own twist. I am always left amazed when my constant readers ask me: “Was this piece written for me? I can very well relate to it.” If people can very well “see” or “feel” themselves in your compositions, then you have done your job effectively! Raw and real emotions are the things that embody a good write. I have always dreamt of becoming a writer even when I was just in my grade school days, being this once shy and quiet lass who prefers to just jot down notes rather than reciting in front of the class which makes me all jittery. I didn’t give up my dreams of becoming a published writer and it came true with the publication of my first international poetry book with a publisher from UK after winning an international competition last 2012. This is my second book and is a special collection of my works that have appeared on my blog site on Life, Love and Relationships, “Seasons and Reflections of The Muse” http://seasons-reflections-of-the-mus... and my All About The Love section in Inner Child The Magazine. You can also get to read some of my most recent poetry compositions along with poem collaborations with fellow foreign poets and my own quotes that have appeared on my Goodreads Author Page http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/... featuring the wisdom quotes of Bry who happens to be my cover artist also. The publication of this special book is also another wonderful dream that came true with the help of the loving people of Inner Child Press. I hope to leave you with smiles on your faces after reading some of the contents of my book – there is an article, a poem or a quote that I know you could relate yourselves with. Let me leave you with this favorite quote “Writing and art for that matter is a soap box with which you can get a glimpse of a life other than your own once in a while.”
http://www.amazon.com/Inner-Reflectio...
Preface What does it take to be a Fearless Wordsmith? It need not necessarily mean my writings should be fierce and unruly for along with the freedom of expression goes the responsibility of the writer to communicate with his readers effectively and fairly, to be able to touch lives and make them feel they are part of the stories, poems that you compose. I consider myself as a modernist writer and poet. I have my own writing style without conforming with the traditional, much like James Joyce’s “Stream Of Consciousness” but with my own twist. I am always left amazed when my constant readers ask me: “Was this piece written for me? I can very well relate to it.” If people can very well “see” or “feel” themselves in your compositions, then you have done your job effectively! Raw and real emotions are the things that embody a good write. I have always dreamt of becoming a writer even when I was just in my grade school days, being this once shy and quiet lass who prefers to just jot down notes rather than reciting in front of the class which makes me all jittery. I didn’t give up my dreams of becoming a published writer and it came true with the publication of my first international poetry book with a publisher from UK after winning an international competition last 2012. This is my second book and is a special collection of my works that have appeared on my blog site on Life, Love and Relationships, “Seasons and Reflections of The Muse” http://seasons-reflections-of-the-mus... and my All About The Love section in Inner Child The Magazine. You can also get to read some of my most recent poetry compositions along with poem collaborations with fellow foreign poets and my own quotes that have appeared on my Goodreads Author Page http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/... featuring the wisdom quotes of Bry who happens to be my cover artist also. The publication of this special book is also another wonderful dream that came true with the help of the loving people of Inner Child Press. I hope to leave you with smiles on your faces after reading some of the contents of my book – there is an article, a poem or a quote that I know you could relate yourselves with. Let me leave you with this favorite quote “Writing and art for that matter is a soap box with which you can get a glimpse of a life other than your own once in a while.”
162 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2014
About the author
Elizabeth E. Castillo
5 books66 followersElizabeth Esguerra Castillo is a contemporary international author/poet from the Philippines, who considers herself as a modernist writer. She is also a Professional Feature Writer/Creative Writer/Short Story Writer/Journalist/Blogger/Speaker,and also works as an Online English Instructor.
Her poems were first published in Blue Collar Magazine by the Don Bosco Technical Institute during the 1990s. By the year 2005, at a local community newspaper Antipolo Star, she was given an opportunity to exhibit her writing ability as a news reporter and was also hired as a Feature Writer at the former Meralco Management and Leadership Development Center (MMLDC), now First Pacific Leadership Academy’s (FLPA) quarterly corporate magazine.
She was featured in more than 50 international anthologies in the USA, UK, Canada, Africa, and India.
Elizabeth's first International Poetry book "Seasons of Emotions" was published last January 7, 2013 by Destiny to Write Publications, UK and her second book, "Inner Reflections of the Muse" published by Inner Child Press, ltd. USA last April, 2014. She is a member of the American Authors Association (AAA) and PEN International and a multi-awarded poet/writer.
Elizabeth has co-authored more than 50 international anthologies (and counting), some of which are:
1. SOS Sahel by Plum Tree Books - Amazon, UK
2. World Trade 9/11 Tribute by Barry Mowles -Destiny To Write Publications - Lulu UK
3. I Want My Poetry Volume 1 by Inner Child - Amazon USA
4. Hiding In The Shadows by Barry Mowles - Destiny To Write Publications - Lulu UK
5. Hot Summer Nights by Inner Child - Inner Child Press USA
6. Amazed By Gentle Winds by Frances Ayers - Booktrix USA
7. Little Petals In The Wind by Frances Ayers - Booktrix USA
8. Breaking Silence by James Robert Myers - Amazon Africa
9. The Sun Shines So Brightly by Frances Ayers - Booktrix USA
10. The Art of Darkness by Steven Michael Pape - Blurb UK
11. Live Life: The Daydreamer's Journal by Sir Ricky McGentleman – Amazon USA (Guiness Book of World Record Holder For Most Artists Contributing To An Anthology)
12. Christmas 2012 by Barry Mowles - Destiny to Write Publications– Lulu UK
13. Healing Through Words - Inner Child Press USA
14. I Want My Poetry Volume 2 - Inner Child Press USA
15. Best of 2012 by Barry Mowles - Destiny To Write Publications - Lulu UK
16. In Praise, In Memory, In Ink by Brian Wrixon – Blurb Canada
17. Winter Songs and Holiday Expressions by Frances Ayers - Bookrix USA
18. Angels Cried by Stephen Wilson - Amazon/Barnes and Noble/Smashwords USA
19. Acerbic Anthology by Muse For Women- Createspace/Amazon, Africa
20. Valentines Day 2013 by Inner Child- Inner Child Press, USA
21. Battered Shadows - CreateSpace, USA
22. Circle of Poetry- Under The Dreaming Tree- Amazon, USA
23. In Our Own Words by Brian Wrixon- Blurb Canada
24. All The Lonely People- Plum Tree Books UK
25. A Haiku Treasury by Brian Wrixon- Blurb, Canada
26. Tender Words and Vibrant Songs by Frances Ayers - Booktrix, USA
27. Destiny To Write In Aid Of UNICEF by Barry Mowles - Destiny To Write, UK
28. Moods and Moments ( Soul Reflections of Loving Hearts) by Writers Empire - Amazon, India
29. United We Stand by The Unified Literary Artists - Amazon, USA
30. Twist of Fate by Stephen Wilson (IIA)- Amazon, USA
31. Heavens Above- Poetry Below by Brian Wrixon Books - Blurb, Canada
32. Rhyme with Reason by Brian Wrixon Books - Blurb, Canada
33. Letters to Heaven by Barry Mowles and Friends - Destiny to Write Publications,UK
34. Winter Poetry by Brian Wrixon Books - Blurb, Canada
35. I Am Poetry, Antholology
Her poems were first published in Blue Collar Magazine by the Don Bosco Technical Institute during the 1990s. By the year 2005, at a local community newspaper Antipolo Star, she was given an opportunity to exhibit her writing ability as a news reporter and was also hired as a Feature Writer at the former Meralco Management and Leadership Development Center (MMLDC), now First Pacific Leadership Academy’s (FLPA) quarterly corporate magazine.
She was featured in more than 50 international anthologies in the USA, UK, Canada, Africa, and India.
Elizabeth's first International Poetry book "Seasons of Emotions" was published last January 7, 2013 by Destiny to Write Publications, UK and her second book, "Inner Reflections of the Muse" published by Inner Child Press, ltd. USA last April, 2014. She is a member of the American Authors Association (AAA) and PEN International and a multi-awarded poet/writer.
Elizabeth has co-authored more than 50 international anthologies (and counting), some of which are:
1. SOS Sahel by Plum Tree Books - Amazon, UK
2. World Trade 9/11 Tribute by Barry Mowles -Destiny To Write Publications - Lulu UK
3. I Want My Poetry Volume 1 by Inner Child - Amazon USA
4. Hiding In The Shadows by Barry Mowles - Destiny To Write Publications - Lulu UK
5. Hot Summer Nights by Inner Child - Inner Child Press USA
6. Amazed By Gentle Winds by Frances Ayers - Booktrix USA
7. Little Petals In The Wind by Frances Ayers - Booktrix USA
8. Breaking Silence by James Robert Myers - Amazon Africa
9. The Sun Shines So Brightly by Frances Ayers - Booktrix USA
10. The Art of Darkness by Steven Michael Pape - Blurb UK
11. Live Life: The Daydreamer's Journal by Sir Ricky McGentleman – Amazon USA (Guiness Book of World Record Holder For Most Artists Contributing To An Anthology)
12. Christmas 2012 by Barry Mowles - Destiny to Write Publications– Lulu UK
13. Healing Through Words - Inner Child Press USA
14. I Want My Poetry Volume 2 - Inner Child Press USA
15. Best of 2012 by Barry Mowles - Destiny To Write Publications - Lulu UK
16. In Praise, In Memory, In Ink by Brian Wrixon – Blurb Canada
17. Winter Songs and Holiday Expressions by Frances Ayers - Bookrix USA
18. Angels Cried by Stephen Wilson - Amazon/Barnes and Noble/Smashwords USA
19. Acerbic Anthology by Muse For Women- Createspace/Amazon, Africa
20. Valentines Day 2013 by Inner Child- Inner Child Press, USA
21. Battered Shadows - CreateSpace, USA
22. Circle of Poetry- Under The Dreaming Tree- Amazon, USA
23. In Our Own Words by Brian Wrixon- Blurb Canada
24. All The Lonely People- Plum Tree Books UK
25. A Haiku Treasury by Brian Wrixon- Blurb, Canada
26. Tender Words and Vibrant Songs by Frances Ayers - Booktrix, USA
27. Destiny To Write In Aid Of UNICEF by Barry Mowles - Destiny To Write, UK
28. Moods and Moments ( Soul Reflections of Loving Hearts) by Writers Empire - Amazon, India
29. United We Stand by The Unified Literary Artists - Amazon, USA
30. Twist of Fate by Stephen Wilson (IIA)- Amazon, USA
31. Heavens Above- Poetry Below by Brian Wrixon Books - Blurb, Canada
32. Rhyme with Reason by Brian Wrixon Books - Blurb, Canada
33. Letters to Heaven by Barry Mowles and Friends - Destiny to Write Publications,UK
34. Winter Poetry by Brian Wrixon Books - Blurb, Canada
35. I Am Poetry, Antholology
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July 29, 2014
the reflections is truly inspiring and encouraging, it gives the reader how love and share the love, able to move on a stagnant stage to bring life anew
November 26, 2015
WORDS OF WISDOM!
Very few people’s muse will permit them to explore the deep journey Elizabeth Esguerra Castillo invites us to contemplate. A rare occurrence indeed to read on paper the very thoughts that take shape in our mind to combust almost immediately the instant they form, at lightning speeds. All humans possess the capability of consulting a muse within, some more than one muse at a time. However, most often impossible to capture, such thoughts are lost in life’s crazy pace buzzing around us.
From the three ‘P’s of Perseverance, Patience and Peace, the author sets the tone. The real treat comes from getting off the merry-go-round, letting go of our do-or-die agendas and diving into some of those ideas we’ve become so adept at shooing aside for later. “Love an imperfect person perfectly.” Another favorite of mine: “Divine love of oneself.” For some of us, ‘oneself’ is often the last person we compliment, yet the first one we criticize and reproach. This attitude makes it difficult to assert leniency toward others, especially when wearing our suits of do-or-die principles. And proclaiming our compassion is not always aligned to how we truly feel. Yet alignment is the first law of attraction and success, so you do the math.
I remember they used to tell me that inside the Think and Grow Rich book of Napoleon Hill, there was a hidden message, different yet vital for each one who read it. Well, there is indeed a message tucked away between the pages of Inner Reflections of the Muse, one tailor made for each individual. Enjoy!
Please visit Elizabeth E. Castillo’s page to better comprehend the vast experience this author brings to her book.
Very few people’s muse will permit them to explore the deep journey Elizabeth Esguerra Castillo invites us to contemplate. A rare occurrence indeed to read on paper the very thoughts that take shape in our mind to combust almost immediately the instant they form, at lightning speeds. All humans possess the capability of consulting a muse within, some more than one muse at a time. However, most often impossible to capture, such thoughts are lost in life’s crazy pace buzzing around us.
From the three ‘P’s of Perseverance, Patience and Peace, the author sets the tone. The real treat comes from getting off the merry-go-round, letting go of our do-or-die agendas and diving into some of those ideas we’ve become so adept at shooing aside for later. “Love an imperfect person perfectly.” Another favorite of mine: “Divine love of oneself.” For some of us, ‘oneself’ is often the last person we compliment, yet the first one we criticize and reproach. This attitude makes it difficult to assert leniency toward others, especially when wearing our suits of do-or-die principles. And proclaiming our compassion is not always aligned to how we truly feel. Yet alignment is the first law of attraction and success, so you do the math.
I remember they used to tell me that inside the Think and Grow Rich book of Napoleon Hill, there was a hidden message, different yet vital for each one who read it. Well, there is indeed a message tucked away between the pages of Inner Reflections of the Muse, one tailor made for each individual. Enjoy!
Please visit Elizabeth E. Castillo’s page to better comprehend the vast experience this author brings to her book.
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