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 Russell Poetry 
Congratulations, Sarah. I can’t wait to read it. Having read so many of your poems, I know for sure that all the praise is richly deserved.
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Thank you so much, Rajani. And if you’re thinking of publishing (and you should!) I know Kelsay would love your work. I can recommend them highly.
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Thank you. Would it be ok to send you a note at the email id on your bio page?
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Of course! I’d love it.
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Congratulations, Sarah. This is wonderful news.
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Thank you, Gallivanta. It is a real thrill for me.
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WooHoo!! I can’t wait for my copy. Well done, Sarah. I love so many of the poems individually, I’m looking forward to reading them as a collection. Great stuff 🙂
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Thanks, Ryan. And thanks for your help putting this together!
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huge congratulations, Sarah. what a wonderful accomplishment. I look forward to reading it –
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Over the moon, Beth. Thanks!
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As you should be)
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Congrats Sarah! Having read your individual poems, I’d love to read this collection too. Any hope for an eBook in the near future?
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Thank you Khaya. Alas, no plans at this time for an eBook.
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No worries, Sarah. Thanks for your response. 🙂
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Congratulations from Finland. I wish you success.
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Thank you Gerry! Where in Finland? We will be there for about 10 days this summer in Oulu and Jyväskylä.
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Congratulations, Sarah!
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Thank you, Timmy!
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Congratulations! I look forward to reading it.
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Thanks so much, Judith. Five years in the making, so I’m pretty proud.
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Hey, that’s great, Sarah! And such beautiful cover art, too. Will you be giving a launch reading locally?
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Thanks, Dave. No launch party this spring. I’m leaving Saturday for the summer in Colorado. Steve Deutsch is getting a book published by Kelsay too, and we thought we might give a launch reading together this fall. I’ll let everyone know when we set a date.
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OK, do keep me in the loop, and if I’m not still in the UK (I fly back on Nov 6) I’ll be there for sure.
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Thanks for your support, Dave. Much appreciated! I’ll miss the Porch this summer, but I know you’ll enjoy the English patio!
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Congratulations on your book. What a wonderful accomplishment. I look forward to reading your words.
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Thanks, Ali. As you can imagine, I’m over the moon! I’m going to have a “debut” party for it on July 21st. Any chance you’re near Bellefonte, PA?
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Many congratulations! I’ve been gone from WordPress for a while and apologize for not keeping up! I look forward to reading after reading your beautiful words for so long. Hope you’re well!
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It’s so good to hear from you, Al. I hope you and your kids are well. Thanks so much for your kind words. Yes, I’m over the moon with my book. I hope when you get to it, you’ll enjoy it.
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Hi, Sarah! Re: If I Had Three Lives- I know you said it’s tempting to see the road not taken. I’m buying your book because it inspired me to let go and take that road to know who I am and to be genuinely happy. Hopefully I can still win back what I’m leaving.
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You’ll be taking a risk, but hopefully you will find fulfillment. Thank you for buying my book. I hope you enjoy it. Send me an update if the spirit moves you.
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