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Dreams From The Hidden House: A Haiku Collection
Paper was once a
Living thing. Do words written
On it also live?
For the geisha of the Hidden House, the pleasure house in the heart of Edo's notorious Floating World, writing was an escape. A way to forget about the troubles and monotony of their everyday lives and dream, even if just for a moment, of another world. Their fear and joy, pain and pleasure, happiness and sorrow bleed from the ends of the ink brush and onto the pages herein.
The haikus in this collection are from the Secrets from the Hidden House novels by India Millar, which chronicle the lives of the exquisite geisha who lived in the Hidden House.
INDIA MILLAR started her career in heavy industry at British Gas and ended it in the rarefied atmosphere of the British Library. She now lives on Spain's glorious Costa Blanca North in an entirely male dominated household comprised of her husband, a dog, and a cat. Millar enjoys writing about strong women who fight for what they want. In addition to historical romances, India also writes popular guides to living in Spain under a different name. Her Romance Noir series is highlighted on her website, indiamillar.co.uk.
Living thing. Do words written
On it also live?
For the geisha of the Hidden House, the pleasure house in the heart of Edo's notorious Floating World, writing was an escape. A way to forget about the troubles and monotony of their everyday lives and dream, even if just for a moment, of another world. Their fear and joy, pain and pleasure, happiness and sorrow bleed from the ends of the ink brush and onto the pages herein.
The haikus in this collection are from the Secrets from the Hidden House novels by India Millar, which chronicle the lives of the exquisite geisha who lived in the Hidden House.
INDIA MILLAR started her career in heavy industry at British Gas and ended it in the rarefied atmosphere of the British Library. She now lives on Spain's glorious Costa Blanca North in an entirely male dominated household comprised of her husband, a dog, and a cat. Millar enjoys writing about strong women who fight for what they want. In addition to historical romances, India also writes popular guides to living in Spain under a different name. Her Romance Noir series is highlighted on her website, indiamillar.co.uk.
166 pages, Paperback
Published January 8, 2019
About the author
India Millar
42 books251 followersWith a literary journey spanning more than a dozen captivating novels set in historical Japan and a collection of evocative haikus, India Millar has embarked on a diverse career. Her professional odyssey commenced amidst the machinery of British Gas's heavy industry, eventually culminating within the hallowed halls of the British Library, where the tapestry of knowledge and storytelling merged seamlessly.
Now, India finds herself in the idyllic embrace of early retirement on the enchanting Costa Blanca. As she continues to explore the realms of history and poetry, India remains deeply grateful for the winding path that has led her to this peaceful and creative haven. Each word written, each page turned, is a testament to the enduring passion for storytelling that continues to shape her life's narrative.
Now, India finds herself in the idyllic embrace of early retirement on the enchanting Costa Blanca. As she continues to explore the realms of history and poetry, India remains deeply grateful for the winding path that has led her to this peaceful and creative haven. Each word written, each page turned, is a testament to the enduring passion for storytelling that continues to shape her life's narrative.
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March 20, 2018
Beautiful, short poems about life and nature. The haiku's in the first part are a bit sad, whereas those in the second part are more positive about the future.
This book breathes the atmosphere of the Geisha-books by India Millar, where you can read them at the beginning of each chapter.
I received a copy from Booksprout and chose to review it.
This book breathes the atmosphere of the Geisha-books by India Millar, where you can read them at the beginning of each chapter.
I received a copy from Booksprout and chose to review it.
February 11, 2019
A wonderful book that’s too short. Writing is used as an escape, and brings thoughts to life. It engages you from the beginning. Don’t miss out once it’s released.
September 4, 2018
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I thought this was hit and miss for me. There were some poems (like the one above) that I loved, but others I felt like I was skimming over. It was really interesting to have them all be haikus, which is a type of poem I don't always find myself reaching for. If you're looking for something different, this may be the poetry collection for you!
The coiled snake hisses
Before it strikes. People show
No such courtesy
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I thought this was hit and miss for me. There were some poems (like the one above) that I loved, but others I felt like I was skimming over. It was really interesting to have them all be haikus, which is a type of poem I don't always find myself reaching for. If you're looking for something different, this may be the poetry collection for you!
April 1, 2018
writing for them help with all the negative and positive feelings which they have to go through to get through their time at the house of pleasure. this will open your eyes to how they were treated and make you want to help them.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 24, 2019
A very nice collection of haikus. My favorite was "Home is not a place. Home is where the heart dwells. My Home is at your side".
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 10, 2019
A collection of diverse Haikus. They are short but profound and cover a myriad of topics. I thoroughly enjoyed them. They are a fine accompaniment to the geisha series. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 9, 2019
A very well set up different and unique book on Haikus which is an excellent accompaniment to the Geisha books.
This collection talks about life and nature.
Short and profound, they touch on many themes.
I received a copy via booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This collection talks about life and nature.
Short and profound, they touch on many themes.
I received a copy via booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 1, 2018
I love this & I can't wait for more.
I will be also leaving a review on Goodreads @ Amazon.
And letting everyone know about it.
So i gave it a 5 Stars.
I will be also leaving a review on Goodreads @ Amazon.
And letting everyone know about it.
So i gave it a 5 Stars.
June 18, 2020
Not bad
Fun, easy, read.
Think they could have put more Bailey's on one page but still good.
Should check it out.
Fun, easy, read.
Think they could have put more Bailey's on one page but still good.
Should check it out.
August 29, 2021
"One cannot touch the Past. Yet who would deny that It was once our joy?"
I love this line so much ❤️
I love this line so much ❤️
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