-Hi Tina. Thanks for
joining us today on Holy Cow I’m Writing
A Book?!. What can you tell our readers about your book, Red Veil?
TINA: My book, Red Veil, is poetry and
prose, largely based on dreams and daydreams with some "dressing up"
of each scenario. There are pieces which some would classify as romantic, a few
that have a comical twist, and some which are a bit mysterious.
-This blog is meant for writers who are new to the publishing world and are
just starting to explore getting their own works published. Is this your first
book and what can you tell us about your journey toward becoming a published
author?
TINA: This is my first attempt at
publishing a book, and I have found the journey to be quite rewarding. My goal
in publishing was personal achievement and a simple wish that others might find
pleasure in reading my thoughts.
-How long have you been
writing?
TINA: I have been writing for about three
years now, and have found that my writing is evolving with me as I grow
emotionally and spiritually.
-I’m a high school English teacher and for years I’ve been asking my students
to try and come up with their own definitions of “poetry”. How would you define
that word?
TINA: To me poetry is the essence of the soul expressed in written word. As you
read Red Veil, you will note that I
have chosen to stay away from strict form and guidelines. I write from the heart
and with the intent of painting scenes in the reader's mind.
-What kind of readers would most enjoy Red
Veil?
TINA: I think readers who are looking for
a read that tugs at the heartstrings a bit and those who like to conjure up
their own versions of what might happen next will enjoy this collection. My
hope is that the book will appeal to a wide audience.
-Can you talk a little about how you came up with the cover design for the
book?
TINA: I had an image in my mind's eye of
what I wanted to portray on the cover. Since many of these pieces formed from
recollections of dreams, I chose trees to represent the forest of the psyche
and the red hue to invoke a certain mood. Kathryn Monson is the talented artist
who provided such a brilliant cover.
-Here's a sample from the book:
-Where can we buy it?
TINA: Red Veil is available on Amazon.com and createspace.com
Hazard
I balance myself with my
gloved right palm firmly pushing against the
Coldness of the stone wall
as I rally what grace I possess, then descend.
The walkway is veiled by a
thin layer of snow, packed tightly by the
Afternoon's foot
travelers, and left as a formidable challenge to one such
As myself; in retrospect,
I think that I have selected my footwear poorly.
I cannot turn back; there
will be no train back to the country until late
Morning tomorrow, and the
night air is growing more frigid with each breath.
To remove my heeled boots
and walk in stocking-clad feet would be dangerous
Folly as well, so I
navigate each move downward with concentrated caution.
Something heavy has
attached to my eyelash, causing me to stop and curse
The latest assault of
swirling snowflakes as they drift downward like ice fairies.
Two minutes and thirty-one
steps later, I grossly miscalculate my bearings.
The fall is so sudden and
decisive that I haven't time to grasp at what isn't
There anyway. My head
comes to rest with the hardened snow just as my
Heart acknowledges that
the empty street will be sole witness to my debacle.
A sob escapes my throat,
floating out into the darkness and transmuting into
A million and one tiny
shards of crystalline pain. It echoes in cruel teasing tones.
The onyx curtain falls on
my consciousness and a stray cat sings into the void.
I drift upward and float,
alternating between the dulling ache emanating from
The base of my skull and
the scent of something or someone deliciously familiar.
My cheek is rubbing
against something that gives way to a tickle affecting a
Tentative opening of one
eye.....I surely have died..... cradled and carried
By an Angel....or perhaps
I am dreaming that this nightmare has turned tide.
I hear a door closing
behind me....or was that the throbbing in head once more?
The light is nearly
unbearable for an instant as I feel something soft at my back.
I fully adjust my focus
and see, kneeling before me, a mixture of fear and
Relief in your weary eyes
before you remark on my choice of winter fashion.
Copyright 2014 Tina Jordan
All Rights Reserved
Thanks so much for talking with us, Tina! READERS: If you like poetry, this one's for you. Make sure to pick up a copy of Red Veil as soon as you click away from the blog today.
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