Bøger af Dawn Colclasure

To many, the month of April is known as National Poetry Month. But April also brings Earth Day, National DNA Day and the ever-dreaded Tax Day! April Showers was written during National Poetry Month of 2013, in which one poet wrote at least one poem a day that captured everything she read, saw and experienced in verse, as well as celebrating April's special days.

"Burn victim." The term is applied as though someone who has come through the flames will now and always be a "victim." For anyone who has been touched by fire, a transformation takes place and life takes on new meaning and new challenges that will inspire courage, self-acceptance and hope. The poems in this book are about how one "burn victim" transformed herself into a "burn survivor." To survive the flames and bear the scars of a fiery ordeal means a life of struggle, seclusion, fear and a desire to be accepted by others. But in the end, one must be able to get past all of this, find the strength to hold their head high and face the world as a burn survivor who can stand strong.

Introducing "Terrors: Holiday Horror Poetry" by Dawn Colclasure-an exciting journey into the spooky unknown. This amazing collection of poems explores eerie moments when you feel like something is watching or when chilling things lurk in the shadows. Have you ever heard of night terrors? This book has a poem about them that will make you think. But wait, there's more! Dive into poems about monsters like zombies, vampires, and werewolves. Brace yourself for holiday horror with special poems for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Krampusnacht, and Christmas. Did you know there's a funny idea that "Santa" might be a misspelling of "Satan"? These poems are all in good fun and meant to give you a delightful shiver! So, if you're a fan of spooky stories and poems that add a touch of fear (but in a totally awesome way), "Terrors" is the perfect read for you. Dawn Colclasure's words are like magic that will make you glance over your shoulder and check under your bed. Beware of unexpected knocks at your door - you never know what might be on the other side. Read if you dare and have a fantastically chilling time!

Step into the enchanting realm of 'Only In My Dreams,' a collection of 49 mesmerizing poems. These verses offer a window into the profound influence of reverie, which has played an extraordinary role in the author's life. From visions that glimpse the future to ethereal encounters with love and solace, this poetic odyssey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. 'Only In My Dreams' invites you to close your eyes and embark on a voyage of hope, inspiration, and the limitless possibilities found within the world of slumber. Discover the enchantment within your own nocturnal journeys as you immerse yourself in this captivating exploration of the dreamscapes that shape our lives.

A mysterious sign only one man can see…trick-or-treaters getting more trick than a treat…and ghosts that never rest. These are just a few of the thirty flash fiction horror and Halloween stories awaiting you within the pages of this book. Read these stories at your own risk!

"Follow that dream." Take a few moments to read poems meant to seek refuge from the harsh realities of life, from pain, confusion and loneliness. Allow these poems to take you on a journey of wherever your imagination may lead you. The poems in this book share coming-of-age struggles and the fantasies created in order to offer a temporary escape from the real world.

Truth is a bitter pill to swallow. Most people prefer to live in ignorance, believe their own lies or follow the blind masses. We numb ourselves through addiction and self-sabotage. The poems in this book capture our attempts to escape reality, as well as our attempts to keep truth alive.

Yesterday's words are like butterflies on the wind. The moments we capture with words kept within our hearts. The good moments, the bad moments, the sad moments and the moments that touch the soul. The little things that we see, hear and experience that make us think, Yes, life is like that. These snapshots from life have been captured into verse.

They have fought in wars and they have fought on the frontlines. They are the soldiers who stepped up and risked it all to fight for our country. Remember the Soldier is a collection of poems honoring the men and women in uniform who have left behind their homes and families to bravely defend our country, as well as the veterans who served.

We will never have enough days to do all the things we want to do and see all the places we want to see. This gift of life is ours to cherish and to get as much out of as we can. While we are on our journey, we can choose to do good things or do bad things. In the end, the life we choose to live and create will stand testament to what we leave behind. And meanwhile, we can allow life to pass us by, or get out there and live our lives to the fullest. Enjoy the days you have, for they are only so many.

Goblins, vampires, Cyclops and a zombie bodyguard! If you enjoy mythology or reading about Mythological creatures, Satyrs Are Cool will show these creatures and others in a new light through verse.

Grief changes people and it takes people through a myriad of emotions, feelings and experiences. From the angst of losing a loved one to the helplessness, shock, confusion and sadness of loss, grief can have lasting emotional effects that can turn a person's world inside out and upside down. The poems in this book are a reflection of the grieving experience and put into words our attempts to honor and remember those we have lost.

For some people, home is the wide open road, where they feel the call to travel or explore the road not taken. For these wandering souls, their life is about journeying from one place to another and seeing the world for all of its beauty. Wandering Soul is a collection of poems capturing that vagabond spirit and the experience of travel. The poems in this book are meant for anyone who answers the call of the road, or who yearns to explore unknown territory.

The seasons of the year can bring so much happiness, joy and magic into our lives. From the snowy hills of winter to the falling leaves of autumn, the new life of spring and lazy days of summer, the seasons are times for enjoyment and gratitude. Seasonal Songs celebrates the seasons with poems that will bring back happy memories and embrace the beauty of the changing times of the year.

A house never forgets. And for Maureen Boyd, neither does a vengeful ghost lurking within what she hopes to be a dream home for her with her new husband and children. After her son's house-flipping company loses out on a deal, Maureen's husband buys the house, and Maureen hopes that living closer to her son will help salvage their distant relationship. But living in a haunted house brings up dark family secrets her husband would rather keep buried, plus opening an old wound that Maureen's long-distant relative could never forgive.

Laura Williams takes a chance on Carl Gunderson, and it''s the most fatal mistake of her life. Carl is convinced Laura is the wife that he murdered-or thought he murdered. Apparently, he hadn''t left her for dead after all. Now she''s back in his life-and this time, he will make sure he finishes her off for good.

There''s a ghost town then there''s a "ghost" town! A Ghost on Every Corner is a collection of stories from paranormal investigators who have done investigations in some of America''s most haunted cities. Read about the ghost haunting a restaurant in Galena, Illinois, or about a Gettysburg Battlefield ghost who follows an investigator home! There''s also Marilyn Monroe''s ghost haunting the famous Roosevelt Hotel, a ghost violently attacking an investigator at the Sallie House and the ghost of Edgar Allan Poe''s adoptive father angrily pushing an investigator down the stairs! You''ll also get to read historical (as well as ghostly!) information about places such as The Alamo, Myrtles Plantation and the famous BirdCage Theater. Walk with investigators located across the country as they gather evidence about ghosts and go where no other would dare to tread!

There''s something different about Sarah Town. It''s brimming with ghosts - and some of those ghosts need help! That''s where the GHOST Group comes in - the Ghost Helpers of Sarah Town. The GHOST Group is made up of five 11-year-old team members: Jesse, Jenny, Ryan, Trent, and Cassie.The Ghost of the Irish Setter is a "ghost dog" story where team member Jesse must come to terms with losing his dog, Lolly, after she ran away. A ghost dog that is an Irish setter seeks Jesse''s help, but when the rest of the GHOST Group join the case, it becomes a matter of life or death after Cassie and Ryan are kidnapped! Can the GHOST Group help the ghost dog? And can Jesse find out what really happened to Lolly?In The Ghost of the Missing Hiker, a day of April Fool''s hijinks turn into another mystery for the GHOST Group. Meanwhile, the group''s helper ghost, Adam, has some bad news for the team, and Jenny realizes she must accept her special gift and learn how to use it so she can help other ghosts in Sarah Town.

Love is......a reminder there is still hope in this world....a gentle whisper to guide you and give you strength in hard times....a never-ending bond that transcends death....a promise of forever when two people become one....a brand new day after life''s most turbulent storm.Love, romance and eternal devotion come to life and restrengthen a bond through the power of verse. With words written from the heart and speaking to the soul, Love is Like a Rainbow contains love poems to remind readers to "let love come in."

One day a gardener living on a tiny island discovers a surprise growing in his garden: A beautiful yellow rose that will never die. Every day he takes care of this perfect rose until men from a big city come to the island and convince the gardener to share the rose with the world. The men become very rich while the yellow rose becomes very weak. The greedy men want to destroy the rose since it can't make them anymore money. Can the gardener save the special rose that he loves so much?

A collection of interviews and essays with 35 successful writing parents from around the world on the secrets, tips, techniques and tribulations in finding balance as a writer and a parent. Includes resources, online chat and book recommendations.