#BookReview: Desolation and Epiphany by @thejameswa

Poetry is an underrated art form. Yet, it remains a staple of humanity for it’s precise and skin-carving descriptions and word pictures that help us better understand the perspective of what it truly means to be human. James W.A.’s book is no exception. It shares both the trials and triumphs of the human experience without repose. It is a beautiful work of art and a definite must-read

Some poems I enjoyed:

They’ll Drain You Slowly, Man: a look at love and how it really can be the ultimate prize and also your ultimate demise depending on your perspective of it.

Mistletoe: a look at this antiquated holiday tradition

Defiant Pursuit: How the cycle of life and following your dreams can feel like you are going in circles at times, making you wonder if it’s all worth it

Muscle Memory: a piece by piece look at the makings of a human’s strength

The Mark of a Writer: My absolute favorite piece in the entire collection because it talks about the makings of a true writer…the highs, the lows, the feeling of never being good enough.

Fevered Scribblings: Another about the endless cycle of wondering what really matters as a human

Just an Observation: A unique look at how woman always seem to find something wrong with how they look; a overall poem about outer beauty

Waiting For a Table: a poem about signs and how they come from anywhere and remind us about the posterity and bigger picture in life

A Bottle of Dr. Pepper: a comical tale of suicide that ends with salvation and hope with much unexpressed thanks to the carbonated beverage

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PressRelease: Tampa Native Releases Brand New Poetry Collection Celebrating Trials and Triumphs of His Personal Journey

For Immediate Release

October 15, 2023

Chelsea DeVries

Publicist
chelseadevries@thesmartcookiephiles.com

Tampa Native Releases Brand New Poetry Collection Celebrating Trials and Triumphs of Human Experience

Tampa, FL native James W. A. releases his sophomore collection Desolation & Epiphany. The book officially released on October 1, 2023 with a release party being held at Coppertail Brewing Company in Tampa, FL. The book is available on Amazon, Apple Books, and Barnes and Noble. To see pictures from his festive release party, visit https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx8MkXwsnmh/?img_index=1

About the book: “Welcome to a wondrous display of

beauty, vanity, humor, and sorrow, a tragedy of squander and a comedy of enlightenment.”

James W. A. Desolation & Epiphany

In his sophomore title and first pure poetry collection, James W. A. explores the duality

found in the journey of one’s soul. Drawing from his own history, observations, and

imagination, he conjures the misery of younger days, the peace of more mature ones,

and the meanings of life and love in both. Found within these pages are stories,

musings, dreams, hopes, and emotions that show a progression from sorrow into joy,

and the shades of each in the other. Pour a glass, open your heart, and prepare to

venture forth with the titular concepts to experience for yourself the darkness of

Desolation and the triumphant elation of Epiphany.

About the Author: James W. A. was born, raised, and lives in the Tampa Bay area in Florida. After graduating from the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg’s Honors College, he

published his first book, In the Library, in 2015. Since then, he has honed his ever-

evolving, contemporary style, both creatively and as a professional content writer. While

moving away from the dark subjects of younger days, James W. A. seeks to use his

experiences, joys, sorrows, and wonders he sees in the world around him to lead others

to truth and beauty and share meaningful stories to last the ages. The author is available for interviews, readings, appearances, and features. For bookings and information, contact his publicist at chelseadevries@thesmartcookiephiles.com

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