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5.0 out of 5 stars Happy contributor!!, June 27, 2014
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This review is from: Help Wanted:Poets please apply. Edited by Emily Sturgill..: A Poetry Anthology (Kindle Edition)
I get to review this collection from a unique perspective, as both a reader and a contributor. I was familiar with a couple of the poets included in Emily Sturgill's anthology before I had the privilege of joining as a contributor. As a fan of their work, I knew this would be a unique opportunity. Emily had a clear vision. She was patient with us through the editing phase. She communicated all needs and expectations efficiently. She stuck to deadlines and kept us all on track. It was an honor to work with her. As a reader, I found the book to be a timeless compilation of various styles & topics by extremely talented poets. I will be watching for more of Emily's publications in the future and do hope to work with her again as well.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Poetry Anthology Masterpiece.........., July 20, 2014
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Michel Short "missmickeesunshine" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Help Wanted:Poets please apply. Edited by Emily Sturgill..: A Poetry Anthology (Kindle Edition)
"Help Wanted: Poets Please Apply" is a magnificent anthology representing a total of 19 indie poets largely from the wordpress community. This brilliant poetry masterpiece arrives in time to celebrate the shine of summer, to inspire the creative spirit, and warm reader's hearts. This collective effort is edited by prolific artist, poet, blogger, memoirist, photographer, book reviewer, mental health advocate and art therapist Emily Sturgill M.Ed.
In May 2014, Sturgill explained her desire to try a new project, mainly to promote the work of fellow poets, it was a joyful experience! The anthology "is very eclectic and diverse", Sturgill noted. I personally love the fine lyrical qualities, the different voices of emotional expression, the various topics, and subject matters covered. It is impossible to determine the best poem, or even a favorite poem, they are all exceptionally done. Each one represents some of the best work of the following poets:
Leesa Abbott ~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~ Da Absentee ~ Stacy Michelle ~ Omavi ~ Abhilasha Singh ~ Gilly Mbachu Goldsworthy ~ tt4r ~ Richard Bryant ~ Carrie Page ~ Shannon Benjamin ~ Lorien Vidal ~ Starry Skies ~ Celestine Nudanu ~ Anna Bianca ~ Sylvia Porter Hall ~ KaBoKi ~ Catherine Nowak ~ Emily Sturgill has also included her own poetry.
The interesting brief biographies/some photos of each poet are included. Many of these poets are published, well received, and have won various recognition/awards/prizes. A few are world travelers, or from distant parts of the globe; and many others are from different states throughout the US. Sturgill lives near Detroit, MI with her husband and pet family. This anthology is give-away eBook value priced at 0.99 cents:) Many thanks to Amazon for the Kindle promotional copy for review.
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Art before words. (Art Art Art before words.) Volume One, May 2013
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Dreamcatcher and other Poems,
By Emily Sturgill, 2013
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I was impressed, August 19, 2013
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This review is from: Dreamcatcher and other poems (Paperback) I met Author Emily Sturgill in the Word press blogosphere. I was impressed with Dreamcatcher and other poems. Her poems touched my heart, both in joy and sadness. Her poetry flows with eloquence, and she is a talented artist as well. If you enjoy poetry, this is the book, which will send you on the high and lows into the life of a thought provoking poet. |
Mythology seen throgh metaphor : 1.5 Word Salad by Emily Sturgill
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This is a blending of art and poetry. It mismatches several years together of poems as a personal mythology. It has a subtitle of the phrase, "word salad" which is a terminology frequently used by those in the mental health field to describe a symptom both those with bipolar disorder (manic-depression) and schizophrenia both share. Word salad is a loose association between words, and the person expresses those words may have rapid speech, flight of speech or some sort of delusional thinking which leads to bizarre speech patterns. As an artist and poet with bipolar disorder, some of my writings do fall into this. Something abstract yet loosely tied together in my minds eye.
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Thoughtful blends of Artistry and Poetry..., October 23, 2013
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This review is from: Mythology seen through Metaphor. (Kindle Edition)
"Mythology Seen Through Metaphor...Word Salad" is a thoughtful often sentimental expression of abstract thought and creative design. The poetry and artistry date from 1991-2013. Emily Sturgill is the highly prolific author/poet/artist of Memoirs of Recalled Madness: a personal account of manic-depressive illness. This is one of the numerous artist chapbooks she has published in addition to her memoir. Sturgill completed her formal education at Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. She earned her BFA, and MFA in Art Education and Therapy.
Beginning this chapbook, Sturgill explains that she has written under various pen names: Eman Nepp, Zen Stupid, Anonymous S. My favorite is her alter-ego Ravin Starr, an emotionally sophisticated, slick, plus size, goth-like girl, with dark lacquered nails, matching lipstick, and lots of handmade jewelry. "Word Salad" is the first poem, which begins with flights of emotion, ideas, challenges of writing at times not making sense. Word Salad, a "mask of metaphor and memory." A place of emptiness, a theft of speech, is the poem: "Robbery", which evolves into the graffiti art of "Spray Can". This, also a reminder of the empty, abandoned, and blighted homes in many Detroit area neighborhoods.
Sturgill likely accompanies her mother-in-law to an overwhelming medical appointment in "The Proposal". A brief poem about being locked in a busy mental hospital: "Psych Ward" is telling, about laughing hyenas in a disturbing distracting environment. "Reversal of Fortune": about being trapped in a looking glass with a plus size instead of a size 2. "Heavens Falling": A free thought of laughter, drumbeats, and song. The touching sensitive memorial poetry for her Mother: "My Guilty Ghost Fever", "Poem for My Mother", "Motherless Daughter", and "Mother Earth". The last tribute: "Poem for my Father".
Favorite art works include: Abstraction: (pen, ink, 2001), Abstraction of a Dragon: (acrylic painting, 1997), Self Portrait: (oil painting, 2003), Watercolor Landscape: (2013), Blue Light: (acrylic, 1996).
Many thanks and much appreciation to Amazon for the Kindle promotional copy. Giving this a 3* rating of GOOD.