Almost There

...almost ...almost there!

At last, after months of agonizing, there is light at the end of the tunnel. It's almost finished.

I'm talking about my new poetry anthology, "Where the Night Things Are".

Due for release on April 9, 2008
with Eternal Press.

Not only is this my second poetry anthology to be published by Eternal Press, but it is also a "labor or love".

"Where the Night Things Are" has been loads of fun to write. It's full of nice little creepy poems about all those things that go 'bump' in the night.

It's not scary, dark and dreary. It is a light-hearted look at the dark side of life.

For example: One of the poems I've included is based on a real event that happened to me some time back.

Footsteps

I called around to see a friend
one wintry, rainy eve.
We ate, we drank and
shared some laughs
until I took my leave.

I walked the streets as darkness fell,
in the town where I had grown.
Two blocks was all
I had to go to
take me to my home.

Footsteps behind me I did hear
and I headed for the light.
Should I run, or stop?
Or turn to see
who followed me that night?

Reaching the light, I turned around,
but there was no-one there.
He'd hidden in the bushes.
Of the danger
I was aware.

My heart beat loud; I could hardly hear
the steps that followed me.
I'd only one more
block to go
until I was home free.

My feet went splat upon the ground
his steps behind not far.
Two more corners
to go around.
Why didn't I take my car?

I slowed, then sped, and he did too.
He was closing in on me.
Around the corner
I could see my house
and felt compelled to flee.

The light was brighter. I dared a glance.
The question forever moot.
Not who, but what...
No stranger I found.
Just my coat against my boot.

So... keep an eye out for "Where the Night Things Are" at Eternal Press, and enjoy a giggle or two at the creepier side of life.

New Blog on the Block

Hey, all you writers and readers!

There's a brand new blog on the block.

Surf on over to:

http://eternalpressauthors.blogspot.com

and catch up with all your favorite authors and editors
- including yours truly -
at Eternal Press.

Poetry Review

I'm really thrilled with this review from Coffee Time Romance.

This is a site I hadn't seen until Julie at Eternal Press emailed me and told me about the review. There's heaps of great stuff on this site - as well as reviews. Do yourself a favour - as Molly Meldrum would say - and surf on over there for a look around.

Oh yeah... don't forget to check out my review and the review of Sally Odgers' poetry too.

http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/BookReviews/Whisperingsofthesoul.html

WHISPERINGS OF THE SOUL
BRITTANY KINGSTON
ISBN# Unavailable
September 2007
Eternal Press
www.eternalpress.com.au
E-Book
$2.95
60 Pages
Poetry
Rating: 3 Cups

Poetry is the fruit of the tree of the poet’s life. The poet draws on experiences, and then shares his or her thoughts and feelings with the reader.

Good poetry should evoke some type of emotion from the reader. It can make one laugh, cry, or produce a simple smile.

Whisperings of the Soul does all of these things. It runs the gambit of emotions. There are a few comedic pieces, such as “Move On” and “Grow Old Gracefully”. “A Smile” and “Awakening” are both sweet and simple. Some of the poems are lengthier than others. “Inspiration” and “Shadow Dreams” are both small, yet powerful works. My personal favorites are “Sphinx” and “Darkeyes”, which are a bit haunting and thought provoking.

Brittany Kingston is a very talented poet. She is able to induce sensations throughout her pieces that are keenly felt by the reader. Although the book has a gypsy feeling, there are only a few that specifically relate to gypsies. Ms. Kingston obviously draws from the raw emotions that she has felt throughout her life, which have creatively inspired her. Whisperings of the Soul is a fun, yet moving poetic work.

Bonnie-Lass
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance
Reviewer for Karen Find Out About New Books

Competition

To celebrate the release of my Gypsy Poetry Anthology, "Whisperings of the Soul" with Eternal Press, I'm offering one complimentary PDF copy to the first person who can translate the following two Romani words from "The Gypsy Storyteller" into English:

DEBLA

DOOD

Hint: The poem "The Gypsy Storyteller" appears on my web site in my POETRY section.

If you think you have the translations, send me an email from the site with your answers in the body of the email and the words "Poetry Competition" in the subject line.

Click this image to surf on over to

Brittany Kingston's official Web Site.

Good Luck!

Brittany Kingston