POET'S DIGEST

PRISDANTE: THE POET'S WAY In 2025, "PRISDANTE" represents the future of poetry. Gone are the days of "bubble gum" poetry or poetry for poetry's sake.  It is almost too hard to believe that this is actually a debut collection as Jonathon shook a lot of tables that veteran writers dare not trodd.  His fearlessness in confronting norms and providing alternative ways to insight is simply incredible.  "PRISDANTE" has it's fair share of Heroes and Villains, and the Occasional Clowns in between.  Jonathon proclaims himself a "Mad Man" and in some pages, you actually start to believe him, as his fearlessness in questioning foundations as old as time itself can either be categorized as Genius or Madness.  Mad Genius is what I would characterize his way of thinking.  The Love of knowledge, truth and insight rings true in all facets of the book and Jonathon historically retells classic stories like "Icarus", but with a spin...

Exclusive Interview with Jonathon! Jonathon Fagen is a talented poet and creative par excellence whose style of poetry is just a breath of fresh air. He is also an official member of the Collab Tour and on this exclusive interview, he takes us into his world. Excerpts below: 1.   Tell us about your Background. I grew up in a small town called Fruitland, ID. My parents pushed my siblings and I into the wilderness at a young age. Academics and athletics came naturally to me from a young age. I felt a deep connection with nature and have always felt dissatisfied with the business of modern life. My family has always been a big part of my life, especially my connection to nature. My favorite memories are spent going on adventures with my parents and 2 siblings. 2.   How did poetry all begin for you Poetry began for me while competing in college. Traveling around the United States, and even a few countries, shaped my cosmopolitan outlook. I began reading about...

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...