POET'S DIGEST

New Book Release! Zowie Norris, a heavyweight and veteran of the poetry community worldwide, and an official member of the Collab Tour, just released her land mark poetry collection, titled; "Half a Century Later", which documents aspects of her life, as she hits the 50 age mark . Fifty years is not a straight line; it is a landscape of overlapping rings.”  What does half a century of living look like when you strip away the daily noise? Half a Century Later is the tenth poetry collection from published author Zowie Norris - a deeply moving journey through the bright geography of youth, the crowded building years of mid-life, and the quiet vantage points where the view finally becomes clear. Inside these pages, old grief turns into wisdom, passing moments become lifelong anchors, and five decades of life resolve into striking, tender verse. Whether you are looking back on your own half-century, standing in the middle of your building years, or just beginning to ga...

So What If I am a slow writer  When I launched my Substack back in November 2025, I had a laundry list of things I wanted to put on here. I set out to post at least two poems a week, long-format articles biweekly, weekly newsletters and a monthly reflection that would eventually be featured solely to my paid subscribers (of which I have none). I wanted to accomplish this within the first three to four months of using Substack. What can I say, my level of self-belief is somewhat delusional. I saw Substack as a haven for my voice as a writer – returning every now and then, thinking of what I needed to work on next based on the articles, notes and feedback from other writers and readers on here. I didn’t know for the life of me what stopped me in my tracks. I ended up taking an unexpected hiatus from my Substack for months, forgetting at times that this space was intentionally created. Then I remembered I was no longer posting poetry on a weekly basis, and my articles over...

Introducing Rhonda ! Rhonda Coughlin 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 consistency in the world of poetry which speaks for itself. Her relatable and brilliant style of writing is exactly why Rhonda is now here on the most prestigious writers platform in the world.  Today, we take a foray into the world of Rhonda Coughlin with excerpts below detailing her story. "Rhonda Coughlin (giggles) — 💜Gigglestea Hatterwig — I write from the marrow, from the quiet truths and unspoken tenderness, from the survival‑songs that rise when the world tries to drown me. My work carries the shimmer of musty, dusty coastlines washing bone clean; the soft release of hope breathing life back into darkness; the cosmic‑velvet hum of dream‑pop and folk‑cello threading through my lines like a pulse. As an autistic mother of two autistic children,...

Interview with Henrietta! Henrietta .O is an accomplished poet and author. Her debut collection, "What the Silence Gave Me", broke all sorts of records, climbing to the summit of the Amazon Bestsellers Charts. "Ce Que Le Silence m'a Offert" has followed in the footsteps of its English counterpart by also topping the Amazon Bestsellers charts, becoming Henrietta's second consecutive Number 1 bestselling book on Amazon.  Henrietta also holds the unique position of being the 21st and 22nd consecutive bestseller of her global writers group, "The Collab Tour" where she ranks as an important member.  Below are excerpts: 1. “Ce Que Le Silence m’a Offert” charted at Number 1 on the Global Poetry Bestsellers list on Amazon, alongside being in the top 5 of the Motivational and Inspirational categories and the top 10 for Poetry for Women categories on Amazon and other charts too numerous to mention. How are you feeling? I still can’t b...

Introducing Sarah! Sarah 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 consistency in the world of Literature, specifically poetry which speaks for itself. Her relatable and brilliant style of writing is exactly why Sarah is now here on the most prestigious writers platform in the world.  Today, we take a foray into the world of Sarah with excerpts below detailing her amazing story. My name is Sarah Ruth Penna and I am from Sturbridge, Massachusetts. Poetry has been a constant in my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I was heavily immersed in the arts, theater, and music, so my journals were filled with adolescent lyrics and musings on life. Writing was always something I excelled in at school and words came easily to me. At Seventeen, I got introduced to a spoken word album by levi the poet called Correspondence: A Fic...

Introducing Christena! Christena is a fantastic creative writer 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 consistency in the world of Literature, specifically poetry which speaks for itself. Her brilliant style of writing is exactly why she is now here on the most prestigious writers platform in the world.  Today, we take a foray into the world of Christena with excerpts below detailing her amazing story. I have always preferred the creative side of English. Grammar and I are not as natural as breath and I are. I started writing when I was small. I wrote quarter-page unfinished stories off quotes I had heard once. I wrote poems about willows I passed on beach vacations, and I wrote my earliest memories. I wrote one about my mother cooking while I was in another room, about my father running late, and how the kitchen forgot what a pan inside a motivated hand...

Introducing Meg! Meg Yu  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 consistency in the world of Literature, specifically poetry which speaks for itself. Her relatable and brilliant style of writing is exactly why Meg Yu is now here on the most prestigious writers platform in the world.  Today, we take a foray into the world of Meg with excerpts below detailing her amazing story. Meg Yu is a thoughtful poet and lifelong student of the human experience whose writing is deeply rooted in reflection and personal growth. With an academic background in human health and comparative biomedical science, Meg brings together her fascination with the sciences, psychology, spirituality, and the arts in a way that is uniquely her own. Her poetry is an intimate exploration of life, identity, relationships, love, grief, and the many experien...

Introducing Jamie! Jamie  is a published author of several books and a  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 consistency in the world of Literature, specifically poetry which speaks for itself. His relatable and brilliant style of writing is exactly why Jamie is now here on the most prestigious writers platform in the world.  Today, we take a foray into the world of Jamie with excerpts below detailing his amazing story. Jamie Lee Hamann: Where Science, Service, and Poetry Meet For readers of contemporary poetry, Jamie Lee Hamann offers a distinctive voice shaped by science, service, and a lifelong commitment to the craft of poetry. “Poetry begins with paying attention,” Hamann's poetry suggests, whether the subject is a mountain landscape, a medical laboratory, or a fleeting moment of wonder. Hamann has spent his life moving between different wor...

Introducing Leonorra! Leonorra  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 consistency in the world of Literature, specifically poetry which speaks for itself. Her relatable and brilliant style of writing is exactly why Leonorra is now here on the most prestigious writers platform in the world.  Today, we take a foray into the world of Leonorra with excerpts below detailing her amazing story. Hi. My name is Leonorra Dainler, 53, retired, from County Louth,Ireland. For much of my life spent growing up I thought I was paving my own path. I followed the trajectory with conviction leading me to a career in education, eventually becoming a school principal. Happily married, which I still am, motherhood, family all arrived. It was a life I had chosen, loved, and worked hard to achieve. I didn’t understand that following the right ...

New Book Release!  Multiple Amazon Bestselling Poet,  Henrietta. O has just released the most anticipated book of the year.   "Ce Que Le Silence m'a Offert", the French version of Henrietta's universally acclaimed book,  "What The Silence Gave Me" has just dropped on Amazon,  today the 12th of August,  2026, and the excitement in the air is palpable.    This is officially Henrietta's second book and expectations are sky high, especially after the record breaking exploits of her first book.   "Ce Que Le Silence m'a Offert" is higly recommended to poetry lovers and people with even a passing interest in poetry.   It's a book for everyone.    By  Joseph Spencer   (Founder/Collab Tour)  Culled from Writers Revolt.

Introducing Shireen! Shireen 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 consistency in the world of Literature, specifically poetry which speaks for itself. Her relatable and brilliant style of writing is exactly why Shireen is now here on the most prestigious writers platform in the world.  Today, we take a foray into the world of Shireen with excerpts below detailing her amazing story. "I would firstly like to start by saying a big “ Thank you”. Starting on a note of gratitude. I’m Shireen, a poetess, a yoga enthusiast, a nature lover and a special educator.  I reside in Hyderabad, India. I have one daughter Nazneen, who’s pursuing her passion in becoming a swimming instructor. I have done my bachelors with psychology and literature and worked on different counselling courses as diplomas.  I started my jou...

Star of the Month! Henrietta. Odiete is an accomplished poet and author.  Her debut collection, "What The Silence Gave Me" broke all sorts of records; topping the charts on Amazon bestseller lists with reckless abandon.   Henrietta has leapt in status, from a rising poet, to now becoming a bonafide Superstar and the 21st consecutive bestseller of her global writers group, "The Collab Tour" where she ranks as an important  member.   Henrietta's second poetry collection, which is the french version of her critically acclaimed book, "What The Silence Gave Me" drops on the 12th of August, 2026, and it promises to be an epoch event of great sorts.  Henrietta also recently picked up the "Vanguard of Poetry" award, for her outstanding entry in the "Fractured Euphoria Poetry Contest".  The entire editorial board congratulates Henrietta.O on being the "Poet of the Month" for August.  Terry Fletcher Acting Ed...