I’m thrilled to announce that my first collection I lost summer somewhere has just been published and is available at Amazon and through Kelsay Books.
Here are some of the great things my fellow poets have said about it.
“Melancholy, exuberance, nostalgia, fulfillment, contentment, longing – Sarah Russell hits all the spots, and there isn’t one poem where a woman won’t be able to identify in some way. She’s singing all our songs, putting into magical words things we felt so often but never knew how to tell. Deep sadness matched by laughter, gentleness, love and a sense of adventure. It was a privilege being there with her, living what she remembers, identifying with every line.”
Rose Mary Boehm, author of Tangents, From the Ruhr to Somewhere Near Dresden,and Peru Blues
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“Sarah Russell brings us into her world, a world of “dream-filled summer nights,” where “leaves are October butterflies.” Russell’s poems sing the important moments of life. It’s a song that stays in your mind, drawing you back to the poems again and again.”
Nina Bennett, author of Mix Tape and The House of Yearning
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“Sarah Russell’s poems don’t have to crawl under your skin – they’ve always been there. If you haven’t known a suicide, or gone through divorce or cancer, you’ve known the fear. If you’ve never had a love you’d marry twice if you had three lives, you’ve felt the longing. Russell may have lost summer somewhere, but she has found what makes us human.”
Alarie Tennille, author of Waking on the Moon and Running Counterclockwise
Sarah, congratulations! I am so proud of you. This is one gorgeous poem. I hope you’re doing well. Hugs, Marian >
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Thanks, Marian. Yes, doing well. Even better today! 🙂
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congrats!
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Thanks so much. Overjoyed!
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Congratulations! The honor is well deserved. Iâd give it a prize.
Alarie Tennille alariepoet.com
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Aw, thanks, Alarie!
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Huge congratulations!
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Thank you. Misky. I always dreamed it might happen, but never thought it would.
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congratulations!!
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Thanks, Kerfe/Nina!
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Congratulations and good luck.
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Thanks, Gerry. I feel as though I already won. The nomination is enough.
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how wonderful and this certainly deserves a win –
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Thanks, Beth. Lots of poems in the running. I’m really happy just being nominated.
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Holy Moly, Congrats! Not surprised that your work is being recognized, Sarah- a well deserved nomination.
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Aw, thanks so much, NoSaint!
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Hooooray!!!! Many congratulations to you!! Crow all you want, you deserve it.
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Thanks a lot, Kris. I haven’t stopped smiling all day!
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Congrats Sarah…I remember reading the poem and it richly deserves the recognition! Awesome!
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Thanks so much, Rajani. Such an honor!
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Oh my, Sarah! Let’s all dance! Maybe an end-zone dance. Wooohooo!
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Thanks, Jilly. Been happy dancing ever since I received the news. Gotta quit soon or I’ll be penalized.
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Awesome! Remember us when you’re rich and famous.
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Thanks, Charley, but I don’t intend to leave the ranks of the obscure any time soon.
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I remember this poem! Congratulations! Well-deserved! — shirley
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Thanks so much, Shirley. Yes, I brought that one to Olli Writers and got good feedback on it. And thanks so much for following my blog!
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Brilliant news my talented friend. It was only a matter of time. I couldn’t be any happier for you. Best of luck but, as you say, the nomination itself is cause enough for a backflip or two. Well done 🙂
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Thanks so much, Ryan. You’re next!
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I’ll leave it to the professionals 😉
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We have to. This one’s out of our hands.
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