We are already starting to see the press release being picked up by various news groups!
Looking forward to seeing how this impacts our book's exposure and sales to those readers who are waiting to enjoy great poetry and art!
Here is a copy of the Press Release:
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Beautiful Mysteries of Nature Captured in Debut Poetry Book
Written by Denise Bossarte and illustrated by Nancy Standlee, ‘Dreams
of the Turtle King’ is an imaginative journey along the beaches of South
Florida. The free verse poetry and immersive watercolors will transport readers
to a place where animals and people are brought to startling life, and the
sound of waves crashing on the shore is closer than they think…
For Immediate Release
Houston, TX – Walking along a beach can
be a contemplative, relaxing experience, but accompanied by the words of Denise
Bossarte, and the watercolor illustrations from award-winning artist Nancy
Standlee, the sand and sea are just the beginning.
In ‘Dreams of the Turtle
King’, Bossarte weaves a magical spell and peels back the first layer of the
natural world to reveal the vibrant life beneath. Inspired by her strolls at
sunrise along the beaches of South Florida, the free verse poetry is intimate,
explorative and reflective of the deep colors of the landscape.
“The things that caught my
attention the most,” says Bossarte, “were what others would ignore, or pass by
without noticing. Often, it would just be an image – perhaps a bird’s wing
against the sky – and as I walked, I wove these images into short, descriptive
poems. I wanted to get to the heart of what I was experiencing.”
Bossarte created ‘Dreams
of the Turtle King’ and collaborated with Nancy Standlee to produce the
illustrations. It was a labor of love, and meticulously researched.
“Nancy read each poem
carefully, and would do hours of investigating,” says the author. “If there was
a turtle nest in the poem, she researched its intricacies, and then created
absolutely stunning imagery to complement my words. It was truly a
partnership.”
Synopsis:
You can find so much more than just
sand on the beach. You can find people, animals, interesting and unusual
objects, and occasionally, deep thoughts! In this collection of free verse
poems, Denise Bossarte takes you on an adventure to explore the things you can
find on the beach. Each poem's imagery is reflected in a paired watercolor
illustration by award-winning artist Nancy Standlee.
‘Dreams
of the Turtle King’ was, fittingly, a ‘dream’ for the poet long before its
release to the public.
“This
book was one waiting to be completed for a long time. I wrote the poems years
ago, but had to wait to find an artist whose style matched the feel of the
poems,” says Bossarte. "I was blessed in finding an artist as talented as
Nancy.”
“I
think what is captivating about the book is how it combines poems and images to
bring the reader back to those wonderful moments of summer vacations and
carefree times at the beach. Who doesn’t have a memory of splashing in the
water or digging for shells? It’s a book for children and for adults who are
children at heart,” says the author.
Since
its publication, the book has earned glowing reviews from readers.
Betty
Grummer wrote: “I grew up near beaches and both the author and illustrator
captured the scenes and thoughts of beach life. As I was reading the words and
looking at the lovely watercolors it even brought to my mind the sounds of the
waves rolling in from the ocean. Lovely book.”
“Having
been raised on the beaches of Southern California, I found myself back there
through the eyes of this author and artist. I received Dreams of a Turtle King in
my Christmas stocking. Such a little treasure chest of dreams and memories and
sand under my toes,” wrote PRaso.
About the
Author:
Denise
Bossarte is a poet and photographer whose passion is nature and abstract
photography. Her daytime job in IT helps to keep the household running. She
enjoys writing, teaching Miksang contemplative photography workshops, and going
on photo shoots to discover the extraordinary in the ordinary world. She
teaches and photographs near her home in Texas.
In
addition to the Dreams of the Turtle King children's poetry book, you can
purchase Denise's photography from her "Radiant Heart Photography"
store on Amazon!
