Discovery: A Collection of Poetry

by Kenna McKinnon

A collection of poetry by Kenna McKinnon, a member of The Writers' Guild of Alberta and Canadian Authors Association, contains 63 poems covering the author

111 pages, Paperback

First published July 6, 2012

About the author

Honey lover, Kenna McKinnon, is the author of SpaceHive, a middle grade sci-fi/fantasy novel replete with giant alien bees; her mental health is revealed in The Insanity Machine, a memoir with co-author Austin Mardon, PhD, CM; and her life and times with DISCOVERY – A Collection of Poetry, all released in 2012. A children's chapter book, Benjamin & Rumblechum; A quirky mystery thriller starring a female schizophrenic private eye, Blood Sister (did SHE do it?); Short Circuit and Other Geek Stories in memory of her son. Recently published is a paranormal/fantasy trilogy of dark, dark novellas, Den of Dark Angels; and a fantasy dragon adventure, Engaging the Dragon. A superhero hair stylist tale of Timothie Hill and the Cloak of Power is her most recent book, based on a real character in Edmonton, Canada. Her books are crouching at Amazon KDP and in selected local bookstores and public libraries.

Her most memorable years were spent at the University of Alberta, where she graduated with Distinction with a degree in Anthropology (1975). She has lived successfully with schizophrenia for many years and is a member of the Writers' Guild of Alberta and the Canadian Authors Association. She has two children and three grandsons.

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Reviews

[J.S. Burke · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Discovery” is an intriguing collection of poems: lovely or dark, evocative and deep. “Little Boxes” is a favorite. A child was put in a “good girl” box with all the constraining expectations. She grew up, hobbled, but “had learned to breathe within the dark, congested box.” The poem “I learned a lot #2” is an exploration of religion. “After the War” is deep and meaningful. “Some of them were dreamers of that long gray dream of war. Could not awake and took their heavy caliber assault weapons like the lovers they were, shot presidents and families and then themselves.” Well worth reading.