POET'S DIGEST

Interview Exclusive with Rhonda Yates! Rhonda Yates is becoming a household name in the world of the arts and literature. She is a multiple Number 1 bestselling Author of books like, "Peril in Black and White" and "Ashes to Ice".  Her latest release, "Smoke Over Satin" has also hit Number 1 on the Amazon Bestsellers List as well as being the top rated new release in all of poetry. Today, we catch up with Rhonda as she takes us on a trip of the mindset of a perennial bestselling author.  Interview excerpts below: 1.     A Third Consecutive book on the Number 1 Spot on the Amazon Bestsellers List…How are you feeling? I’m excited! I’m proud, I’m happy, I’m grateful. Just like God gives us strength, sometimes he also gives us a reward and allows us to share and inspire other people. That means a lot to me. The best part is being able to meet other people who have the same passion and who love to geek out over poetry! It’s nice to find your tribe. 2...

Book Review:  "Smoke Over Satin" Rhonda Yates Rhonda Yates is a multiple Amazon Bestselling Author of Global smash success, "Ashes to Ice", which went Number 1 in multiple categories on Amazon simultaneously. Now, Rhonda is back with another modern Classic in "Smoke Over Satin", and this time, she has reached the top of the amazon bestseller charts with "Smoke Over Satin" in record time and the review of this heavenly book flows accordingly. In a world full of thorns, you are expected to make your own bed of roses. Life doesn’t give to you what you deserve, but what you fight for. You do not have the monopoly of time to sit and cry. When life knocks you down, it’s a hit and run and the expected reflex action is getting back on your feet. In smoke over satin, Rhonda Yates exudes boldness. Boldness is being displayed in situations likely to portray intimidation. Her fierceness in facing life’s tantrums is a course to study. ...

Introducing Teresa! Teresa is an exceptionally talented and gifted poet, with remarkable passion and determination to make impactful strides in the world through her craft and this is very obvious in her zeal and her consistency in the world of Literature, specifically poetry speaks for itself. Her relatable and aesthetic style of writing is exactly why Teresa is now here on the most prestigious Poetry platform in the world.  Today, we take a  foray into the world of Teresa with excerpts below detailing her awesome story.  I am Teresa, and I come from a small town nestled deep in the Austrian Alps. I was born into a large, tight-knit family – something that was both a blessing and a curse growing up. On the one hand, there was always someone to share adventures with; on the other, my belongings were in a constant state of “disappearance”.   My mum is Austrian, and my dad is British, so I was raised more or less bilingually. I say “more or less” becau...

Introducing Tori! Tori is an exceptionally talented and gifted poet, with remarkable passion and determination to make impactful strides in the world through her craft and this is very obvious in her zeal and her consistency in the world of Literature, specifically poetry speaks for itself. Her relatable and aesthetic style of writing is exactly why Tori is now here on the most prestigious Poetry platform in the world.  Today, we take a foray into the world of Tori with excerpts below detailing her awesome story.  "I write under the pen name “Poetry Awkward,” but most people know me by my nickname, Tori. The reason I use Poetry Awkward, to put it simply, is that I am awkward. Back in 2019, when I created my poetry page, I thought everything I wrote was juvenile and precocious, but I still wrote for a purpose. I wanted to make people feel by lifting people through poetry. I loved the idea of making people feel that they were seen and heard. At one point, someone tol...

Introducing Shikha! Shikha Madan is an exceptionally talented and gifted poet, with remarkable passion and determination to make impactful strides in the world through her craft and this is very obvious in her zeal and her consistency in the world of Literature, specifically poetry speaks for itself. Her relatable and aesthetic style of writing is exactly why Shikha is now here on the most prestigious Poetry platform in the world.  Today, we take a foray into the world of Shikha with excerpts below detailing her beautiful story. "I am Shikha Madan(@loveforpoetry27), an aspiring poet from India. I live in New Delhi with my entrepreneur husband and son.  By qualification, I am a post graduate in English. I enjoy reading short stories, poetry & self help books. I always had a love for the language, but I only started writing 5 to 6 years back.  When Covid -19 confined us in our homes, I experienced a deep void. It was then, I picked up the pen. I ...

Introducing Jonathon! Jonathon Fagen is an exceptionally talented and gifted poet, with remarkable passion and determination to make impactful strides in the world through his craft and this is very obvious in his zeal and efficacy in the world of Literature, specifically poetry speaks for itself. His relatable and aesthetic style of writing is exactly why Jonathon  is now here on the most prestigious Poetry platform in the world.  Today, we take a  foray into the world of Jonathon with excerpts below detailing his amazing story.  My name is Jonathon Fagen. I grew up in Fruitland, ID, a small town known for its abundant apple orchards. My Mother, Father, brother, sister, and I all spend our free time adventuring in the great outdoors. The mountains are my home and playground. Growing up, we often visited the Sawtooth Mountain Range for our dose of awe and adrenaline. Exploration is a way of life for my family. Competing has also been a major p...