"MY BOOK!" (check it out)

After years of being asked to publish some of my poems, it's finally done. I hope you will support this poetic effort by ordering a 1st Edition of my book to enjoy and grace your collection.

           Take a peek Behind the Smile!           

This book's cover feels like smooth, thick suede!

352 pages  |  9"x 6"  |  145 poems | 52 individual forms

Includes Easy Instructions for Writing Each Form

          Check it out on You Tube          

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVcwVexEz-M

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  A note from the Publisher on this book and its author.  

   Behind the Smile by Richard W. Jenkins, is a collection of exceptional poetic renderings by a master literary author.

   This thick, "three hundred fifty two page" volume hosts "one hundred forty five poems" in "fifty-two individual formats." Chapters cover Poetry, Romance, Life, Love, Emotion, Imagery, Sadness, Humor, Japanese Forms, Promise, Sensuality, Fantasy, and Thinking. In the back, there's even a section on how to write each poetic form.

   This is a book for poetry lovers from beginner to master, by a Poet's Poet.

   Richard is a master poet, poet laureate emeritus and dedicated poetry teacher to literally hundreds. He has earned several degrees from Binary Logic to Architectural Drafting, Master Electrician, Grandmaster Martial Artist, Artistic Design, and a Master of Fine Arts Degree Cūm Laudé (concentration on English Literature, Prose & Poetry) from Provident University.

   He says, "Though, it may seem I've done a lot, the more that's learned and accomplished, the further I'm able to realize there's so much more remaining to learn and better share with others."

   We would love for you to order Behind the Smile in soft or hardback edition, and feel the thick suede-like warmth of its cover,

   Sales have been exemplary, showing great promise in continuing this trend. We are proud to be publisher and printer of this extraordinarily outstanding book, written by a true word craftsman.

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Blessings and enjoyable reading to one and all.

Gary Greenwell, Publisher, FreshInkGroup.com

Author's Note

Thank you all for our years of friendship and camaraderie, and in sharing your wonderful, endlessly-creative writings here at the Café … I'm looking forward to many more.

Deep poetic love to one and all ⁓ Richard : )

Reviews

[Jacob Clifford]

Sincere congratulations! Nearly every writer dreams of publishing a book, be it a novel or a book of poems, and you've done it! I hope you're as proud as you're entitled to be. I know we haven't seen each other all that much on this site, but from what I've seen, you have real talent. Whether or not you publish more works, I know the rest of your life will be filled with the kind of beauty only your poetry can create.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Jacob,

For dropping in to read up on my new book and to leave such inspiring words of praise and appreciation.
I sincerely hope you order and enjoy your own copy of my humble poems for many years to come.

May your days be blessed with the same happiness you've so graciously bestowed upon an humbled olde bard! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Congratulations it looks great well done

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Julie : )

Thank you ever-so gratefully for congratulating me on my book, and for the swell compliment on its looks, too.
Truth be know, it took me many years deciding to put my poems out there in a real book, but I'm glad I did, because now some of my pieces will be preserved and enjoyed long after I've traveled-on.

I'd love nothing more than knowing you are holding your own copy in your hands and enjoying it anytime you wish … smiles 'n hugs, Julie ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Carthage Thorne| The Wi..]

Congratulations and awesome! Wonderful job, this is quite the feat. Happy for you, and this is certainly something I look forward to purchasing with my first paycheck. Once more, nicely done!

~CarthageThorne

[Richard🖌]

Hello, Poet,
To know you feel so exuberant about this 1st Edition book and are going to order it for yourself, is highest praise and encouragement, indeed.

Thank you so very much! ⁓ Richard : )

[BlackPrince]

I really wish you the best of luck in publishing your finished poetic works. That is exactly the precise road I want to take concerning my written materials that make up my poetry portfolio.
I really feel inspired by your passion for poetry and consistency in the fruition of this divine craft to be made accessible to the poetic masses.

WELL DONE

[Richard🖌]

Thank you most sincerely, dear, fine poet, for your accolades and praise of my humble efforts.
If it were not for so many over such a long time prompting and cajoling me to publish a few of my thousands of poems, they would not now be in book form.
This first edition volume has just crossed the six-hundred mark … slow, I know, but my publisher says it will level-off and continue on a steady level for a few years, but we'll see.

Again, thank you most gratefully and sincerely, Sir! ⁓ Richard : )

[Richard🖌]

I hope you'll order it for your pleasure and library … it would be such a distinct honor, My Very New Friend. : )

[Wesley Dingler]

Awesome! best of luck in print, Richard.
Cheers!

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Wesley! : )
It's time to order your own copy … I've a few signed 1st Editions left.

Cheers back atcha! ⁓ Richard

[Clara]

Congratulations Richard! I have recently returned from a long hiatus and wanted to read some of your work, instead I find that you have published! Am absolutely thrilled for you! Well done, and well deserved! x

[Richard🖌]

Hey, Clara Dear,
I'm so glad to see you're back from your extended vacation, and I am sure I'm not the only one that feels this way. : )
Thank you so much for looking-in on my newest book … I hope you'll order your signed 1st Edition and enjoy some of my favorite handpicked poems.

Your sweet accolades truly warm my chilly Winter morn.
Warmest hugs 'n happy smiles! ⁓ Richard ❄️🌬

[Wyrn Tiger]

wish i could but I am as broke as a stick.

[Richard🖌]

Thanks, Wyn!
Perhaps, when a little luck comes your way.

May prosperous days smile upon you! ⁓ Richard : )

[Wyrn Tiger]

All my moneys been fed to food and my truck its broken plus all my medical bills

[Richard🖌]

Very understandable,
Sorry to misspell your name, "Wyrn". 😌

[¿]

Many many hearty congrats, dear Richard!
I can bet and undoubtedly say that these 145 are wonderful 145 for sure...thanks so much for sharing this happy news with us and am bit late to congratulate you...anyways!...Am happy that this book makes you smile...Almighty's grace be upon you :)

[Richard🖌]

Ah, M'Lovely Tahsin 🌸
It is never too late to be congratulated and praised so brightly and sweetly by my dear-dear lady-poet friend.
Be sure to order soon, before the 1st Edition Copies are sold out.

Thank you ever-so warmly and gratefully for your loyal support, Tahsin ⁓ Richard 🌼

[¿]

Ah, will surely try to and hope I'll grab it one day :)
You're always welcome, Sweet Richard :)

[Richard🖌]

"B L U S H !"

[¿]

😃😃😃...!!

[Judy Emery/ Lilly Emery]

I'm so proud of you for your accomplishment:) I will have to go and get me that book :) and thank you for sharing your work on this page it will help us all to strive to do the same.

[Richard🖌]

Lilly Dear,
You are a sweetheart to brag on me, and for being proud enough to order your own 1st Edition Copy.

Bless you with my warmest, most happy hugs! ⁓ Richard 🌸

[angel]

Best of luck with the book; I hereby officially look in! Taking a minute to promote my own books, if thst's okay. Both available on this site: NOWHERE MAN, an alternate history in which John Lennon survives being shot,and FOR THE LOVE OF JOHN, in which I give him a full life of 77+ years, a good life with two daughters to deal with. I loved writing him as the dad to these girls! I'm sort of new here but hope to be friends~~Angel Godiva

[Richard🖌]

I have no objection toyou using my book promotion to promote yours, Angel, as long as you are courteous enough order my book in gratuity.

Thanks for the good luck … your purchase will help me accomplish that.
I wish you luck, as-well! ⁓ Richard : )

[Silmara McGarry]

What a superb news! How happy I am for you. Beautiful color, presentation, title...everything!!!!!
And off course you had to share your wonderfulness with the world in a book. Congratulationsss Richard, Success, for you are a GREAT poet. I shall have one surely :-)

[Richard🖌]

My Dear Sil,
Thank you you ever-so warmly and gratefully for your wonderful words of praise, appreciation, and encouragement.
Form You, this means so very much, and for your congratulations my heart soars⁓*

Be sure to order your copy while the 1st Edition is still in print.

My warmest hugs to you, Sil ⁓ Richard 😊