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Deep In The Forest . . .

9/11/2023

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Hello blog friends,

Today I'm delighted to welcome author D. L. Finn to help celebrate her New Release:
Deep in the Forest Where Poetry Blooms.

Most of you know Denise well. Through her imaginative stories, we've traveled with her - into the forest and the ocean. She lives in the Sierra foothills of Northern California with her husband, dogs, and cats. Surrounded by towering pines, oaks, and cedar trees, it's no wonder Denise's books often include forest magic. When I asked her about this, she explained that, "Nature is where I feel most at peace. It’s why it shows up often in my poetry and fiction."

One of Denise's favorite expressions is embrace your inner child, and she takes this directive seriously. Besides hikes into the woods or dives into the sea, Denise often travels through the mountains and the countryside on her Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Her husband is always nearby on his cycle. Denise claims that the wind through her hair gives her life. Beautiful image, right?


Deep in the Forest Where Poetry Blooms, Book Two of Just Her Poetry, takes readers into Denise's magical world. My copy arrives today, and I'm looking forward to savoring each poem in the collection. Maybe you'd like to join me?

As a special treat,
Denise offers a Giveaway. She writes, "To celebrate my latest release, I will randomly choose a winner from the comment section for one $5 Amazon Gift Card." 😊

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BLURB:

Embark on a captivating journey with D. L. Finn as she guides you through the intricate
landscapes of free verse and symbolic poetry. Hike with her through the magical forest, feel the
wind on your face riding on the back of a Harley, or bask on the warm Hawaiian shores. Her
search for life’s magic invites the reader to traverse through the four seasons in part one.
Emotions, observations, and stories weave through part two’s texture. Whether the words explore a sunset, healing, or magic, each poem flows through moments where poetry blooms.


​EXCERPTS:
From Fall

I feel moon's soft pull
the loving beams beckon me
to dance under stars
guided by the autumn gleam
on a carpet of red & gold

From Musings from the Back of a Harley

Memories

Clustered in the granite wall
Yellow and purple flowers thrived,
Tugging at my childhood memories,
Of a room so once decorated.
When purple gently soothed.
And yellow's cheerful brilliance.
Both offered hopeful innocence.
Wind caressed those sweet times,
Until happiness is released.

A rumble through my past.
Accented in a sparkling green comfort
Beneath the always watchful azure sky.
My inner child soars on the back of a Harley.

From Poetry Stories and Some Truth: Told through haibuns

Magic Pages

The magical gift sits next to my bed. Dressed in black leather, it holds the ideas of generations. I
gently open the promise of endless entertainment in the two hundred and thirty pages. I can
barely contain my joy with so many words that offer knowledge, insight, thrills, adventure,
heartbreak, or laughter. It may take more than one lifetime to explore. Yet, it's never full and always welcomes new editions onto its electronic shelves—even the bad ones. It is my paradise.

add to my Kindle
with the best of intentions…
to read every word


BOOK TRAILER: 

D.L. Finn Links:

Twitter/X      Bookbub      Facebook      Instagram      Pinterest     

D.L. Finn blog      Amazon Page      YouTube

BOOKS

In the Tree's Shadow: Short Stories
A Voice in the Silence: Paranormal Romantic Thriller
Just Her Poetry: Free Verse Poems
The Destination: Historical Fiction

Angel & Evildwel Series
This Last Chance
The Button
This Second Chance
CHILDREN BOOKS
Tree Fairies
Elizabeth's War
Things on a Tree
An Unusual Island
Dolphin's Cave
AMAZON UNIVERSAL ORDER LINK
50 Comments
D.L. Finn
9/11/2023 23:22:43

Thank you SO much Gwen for the warm welcome and kicking off release day! Appreciated on many levels. xo

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Gwen M. Plano
9/12/2023 04:44:12

I'm so excited for you, Denise. It's a pleasure to celebrate "Deep in the Forest Where Poetry Blooms" on my site. All the best to you. ❤️

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Michael
9/12/2023 02:58:23

Thanks to you Gwen, for mentioning and honoring Denise's newest great poetry collection. I love to dive into nature by reading about it in poetry style. Denise has so many experiences to share, and living in such a wonderful environment inspires her to great word compositions. Best wishes, Michael

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Gwen M. Plano
9/12/2023 04:46:48

Thank you for your kind words, Michael. You are right about Denise having so many experiences to share, and we readers get to peek at her magical discoveries. 😊

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D.L. Finn
9/12/2023 09:33:02

Thank you, Michael :) Like you, I love the way nature can be explored through poetry. How can we not be inspired by it?

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Darlene Foster link
9/12/2023 03:19:31

How wonderful to see Denise's book here. I wish her well with it. I love the excerpts you provided.

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Gwen M. Plano
9/12/2023 04:47:52

Thank you, Darlene, for joining in the celebration and for all your good wishes. 😊

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D.L. Finn
9/12/2023 09:55:03

Thank you, Darlene. Happy to hear you enjoyed the excerpts!

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Marcia Meara link
9/12/2023 04:24:38

Crossing my fingers that this comment shows up! (I can no longer leave them on many of my favorite blogs, for some unknown reason.) Love the selection you shared, and am checking out Denise's book shortly. Denise, wishing you huge success with this one! 🤗❤️🤗

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Gwen M. Plano
9/12/2023 04:50:32

Oh, my goodness, Marcia. I hope your IT problems get fixed soon. That mysterious world is a challenge for me as well. Thank you for your lovely, good wishes for Denise. ❤️

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D.L. Finn
9/12/2023 09:57:02

Wordpress has been playing some tricks on us lately, Marcia. I've been struggling with comments too. So it's extra nice you still gave it a try to comment here. I hope you enjoy the collection. Hugs xo

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CS Boyack
9/12/2023 04:53:14

All the best to Denise on her new release.

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Gwen M. Plano
9/12/2023 05:01:23

Thank you, Craig, for adding your cheers. 😊

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D.L. Finn
9/12/2023 09:57:32

Thank you, Craig!

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Vera Day link
9/12/2023 05:01:05

I have my copy!

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Gwen M. Plano
9/12/2023 05:43:21

YAY! I do too, Vera, and I'm looking forward to the read. 😊

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D.L. Finn
9/12/2023 09:58:01

Yay! Happy reading :)

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Jill link
9/12/2023 07:08:53

What a perfect title for Denise's book! Wishing her all the best. I enjoyed the excerpts you shared. Thanks for hosting today, Gwen. xo

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Gwen M. Plano
9/12/2023 07:37:54

It's my pleasure to host. I'm so happy for Denise, and her new book sounds magical. Thank you, Jill. ❤️

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D.L. Finn
9/12/2023 09:59:15

Thank you, Jill. I changed the title last minute and glad I did. So happy you enjoyed the excerpts :)

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Jan Sikes
9/12/2023 07:24:38

I know I am going to enjoy this new poetry collection from Denise. Thank you for this showcase, Gwen! Wishing much success for Denise!

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Gwen M. Plano
9/12/2023 07:39:08

Thank you for adding your good cheers, Jan. Like you, I look forward to reading this latest collection. 😊

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D.L. Finn
9/12/2023 10:00:18

Thank you, Jan :) I look forward to hearing what you think! Xo

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Jacqui link
9/12/2023 07:57:49

I've been waiting for this day. Just grabbed my copy.

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Gwen M. Plano
9/12/2023 08:02:30

Thank you, Jacqui. I'm sure Denise is smiling. 😊

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D.L. Finn
9/12/2023 10:00:48

Definitely smiling, Jacqui. Xo

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Joan Hall link
9/12/2023 09:32:01

My copy awaited me on my Kindle this morning. Congratulations, Denise and a huge thanks to Gwen for hosting.

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Gwen M. Plano
9/12/2023 10:00:02

Thank you so much, Joan, for adding to the excitement. It's my pleasure to host. 😊

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D.L. Finn
9/12/2023 10:01:42

Yay! I hope you enjoy it, Joan :)

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Tim Dittmer link
9/12/2023 09:56:45

This sounds fantastic, Gwen! Congratulations on your release, Denise!

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Gwen M. Plano
9/12/2023 10:00:51

Thank you, Tim, for joining in the celebration. I'm so happy for Denise. 😊

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John howell link
9/12/2023 10:12:24

Congratulations to Denise. She writes such lovely poetry. Thanks, Gwen for hosting.

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D.L. Finn
9/12/2023 11:39:25

Thank you, John:) I appreciate you saying that!

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Gwen M. Plano
9/12/2023 11:55:49

Thank you, John. I couldn't agree more - Denise writes beautiful poetry. 😊

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Jacquie Biggar
9/12/2023 11:13:42

Beautiful intro, Gwen. The excerpts are lovely, so visual. Best of luck with your new release, Denise!

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Gwen M. Plano
9/12/2023 11:54:42

Thanks so much, Jacquie. Denise is a lovely writer. ❤️

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D.L. Finn
9/13/2023 09:31:59

It really was a beautiful intro that made me feel so welcome, Jacquie :) thank you xo

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Liz Gauffreau link
9/12/2023 14:41:18

Gwen, you've done a wonderful job of welcoming Denise's newest release into the reading community!

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Gwen M. Plano
9/12/2023 14:47:27

Thank you so much, Liz. I'm happy for her and all of us readers. 😊

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Mae Clair link
9/12/2023 16:48:49

Hi Gwen. Those are wonderful excerpts from Denise's newest release. I have my copy and am looking forward to reading it!

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Gwen M. Plano
9/12/2023 18:05:17

Thanks so much, Mae. Having just read the book, I know you'll truly enjoy it. 😊

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D.L. Finn
9/13/2023 09:33:20

Thank you, Mae :) I hope you enjoy this collection. Xo

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Dan Antion link
9/12/2023 19:05:16

Thanks for letting me know, Gwen. I’m skipping the excerpts, I think I’m going to get a copy.

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Gwen M. Plano
9/12/2023 20:52:32

Thank you, Dan. Denise is a lovely poet and has an extraordinary life in the woods. Both are apparent in this beautiful collection. 😊

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D.L. Finn
9/13/2023 09:33:52

That makes me so happy to hear, Dan. Thank you :)

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Beem Weeks link
9/15/2023 07:19:11

A wonderful post, Gwen. Congratulations to Denise!

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Roberta Eaton Cheadle
9/15/2023 11:09:49

A lovely post, Gwen. My copy arrived yesterday.

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Selma
9/15/2023 17:57:27

Thanks for this introduction. Yay. I just purchased. But I’ll need to 😉 read/review this amazing thriller I have right now. Wow!

Congratulations to Diana. Amazing. So happy about this.

And to you— wowed me, and I usually don’t read thrillers. But you took me to church and showed me redemption 👏🏽 thank YOU.

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Lauren Scott link
9/15/2023 18:45:49

Hi Gwen, thanks for featuring Denise's book here. I love the excerpts and book trailer, and my copy came today. I look forward to reading! Congrats to Denise! ❤️

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DGKaye link
9/19/2023 19:41:25

Hi Denise. Nice to see you and your book here at Gwen's blog too. I love the video! It's such an eye-catching book. Hugs to both. xxo

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