One of the most cherished occasions in an author’s life is the arrival of newly published books, especially their first. It is a moment to savour, releasing freshly printed books from the confines of their secure packaging. (In truth, All Revolutions Begin This Way is not my first collection – that accolade belongs to Mirrored Time, conceived in 2020).
I waited an age for the consignment to appear after the publisher sent the order to Amazon. The books’ arrival was like a thunderclap, with a last-minute announcement from DHL by email – and synchronously coincided with the delivery of a T-Shirt I had ordered from Alien Buddha Press much later. The timing was uncanny. Both were celebrated at once.
The T-Shirt was irresistible. A friend, who purchased a copy of my book, commented the Alien Buddha smile is ‘gathering’ – warmly welcoming and inviting. It speaks of the idea of a Starseed behind the publishing company, disseminating the creative Word freely into the world. Her observations are likely spot on.
A Revolution from My Keyboard
So far, the chapbook has attracted 5-star ratings and a review. https://www.amazon.co.uk/All-Revolutions-Begin-This-Way
All the books featured as part of my art exhibition at the Whitaker Gallery have sold. But they are available to buy next door at Tea Rose Crafts and at the i-Site in Te Aroha. Tea Rose Crafts – Craft Shop in Te Aroha (business.site)
Fittingly, the local i-Site proudly displays a lot of information about the Waiorongomai Valley, being a place of historical interest and looms large in my collection – naturally, my books were welcomed at the office and adorn their shelves. https://www.tearohanz.co.nz/
My book is also available at an unlikely but attractive venue – Gayles Fashion in Thames Street, Morrinsville. Gayle has known me for a while and loves any creative endeavour. She offered to take a few of the poetry books – who knows?
Signed copies are available directly from me. My email address is on the Contacts page. I post anywhere in the world, within the bounds of reason. One thing; you’ll get them cheaper than online elsewhere, which will offset postage costs. My collection awaits the pleasure of all poetry lovers! https://elizabeth-barton.co/contact