Fabulous and Brunette: Mind Expressions: A Book on Poetry With Syllable Counts by Alysha Potente - Book Tour - Exclusive Excerpt - Giveaway

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Mind Expressions: A Book on Poetry with Syllable Counts

by Alysha Potente

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GENRE: Poetry

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BOOK BLURB:

This poetry book has a total of over 130 poems, and most feature alongside: beautiful photography art. All of the poems are different from the next, in meaning and technique.

Analytical in nature, each poem dives into various topics. With this are also syllable counts, where the number of syllables per line are counted and arranged. This brings forward a technical side to poetry writing, where it is precise and balanced.

It is a skill that requires practice, where you hear the word for what it is, using mathematics while rhyming words together. All of the poetry features different rhyming forms.

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EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT:

INDEPENDENT BUT PERHAPS..

A destination to "oh where am i going to?"..

Flying over the oceanic blue..

One ticket bought for myself..

It’s a one way ride to someplace else..

First class seats to stretch my feet..

In luxury style ten thousand feet..

I’m observing my surrounds..

I glance out of the window at clouds..

I count them all, there’s too much..

They look so fluffy and soft to touch..

I’m alone with no spouses..

High above the land with small houses..

This is a journey of life..

I’m single with being no-one’s wife..

Independent, oh it’s yes..

Independent but unless..

I find a man of my very own..

But I’m also complete on my own..

Oh soaring high within is served..

Ready to take on the world..

Many years developing myself..

Self-help books are on my shelf..

For I’ve seasoned in hell more than some..

It's quantity is a sum..

The quality is like a phoenix..

Rising from between the mix..

I’m totally myself with no chains..

Pains I’ve had are inner gains..

Single but not desperate..

Not looking for one to feel cherished..

I’ll cherish my self before..

I have potential love at my door..

Independent, I like this..

Independent still is bliss..

I will find a man for a partner..

To God I’ll be his chosen daughter..

I would love to be with a fond man..

In time this will come because it can..

Syllables: 12, 9, 7, 9, 7, 9, 7, 9, 7, 9… 7, 9, 7, 9, 7, 7, 9, 9.. 9, 7, 9, 7, 9, 7, 9, 7, 9, 7.. 9, 7, 9, 7, 7, 9, 9.. 9, 9= patterns.

Every two lines rhyme together..

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AUTHOR BIO:

Alysha has been a self- taught creative writer, since the age of 16, in her hometown of Perth, Australia. Her passion for it developed on its own, the need to express herself in a different way other than verbally, was what motivated her to keep up this passion. The use of words was captivating for expression and the love of rhymes was also heard by ear.

Alysha's first poetry book that she read was actually in Primary School and it was called 'Revolting rhymes', which was a retake on nursery rhymes but in a humorous way. This book started this creative side in her at a young age, that, and also her love for art in general.

In 2015 she studied a short course at Berklee, where she was introduced to the notion of syllable counts. In fact, though she had actually been doing syllable counts unconsciously with her poetry in general. By using the same measurement of lines going off of sight, had in turn created similar syllable counts/patterns in her work.

Her book 'Mind Expressions' is a technical side of poetry writing that's come to life. It's the use of mathematics, along with creative writing. She wanted to give the reader a breakdown of each poem within, in order for them to delve into each poem further and analyse it using a different set of eyes. The poems are analytical in nature, along with syllable counts (some perfect) and perfect rhymes. This really showcases poetry at the highest skill.

Alysha is multi-talented in Art itself and is also a perfectionist. For where her passion lies in different artforms, is where she crafts her skills to a perfection standpoint.

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CONNECT WITH ALYSHA:

Website:

https://alyshapotente.com

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065852568798

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/alyshapotente_artist

Goodreads Author Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21432693.Alysha_Potente

Goodreads Book Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/193387701-mind-expressions

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BOOK BUY LINKS:

Amazon US Kindle eBook:

https://amzn.to/3QX4BUH

Amazon US Paperback:

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Amazon US Hardcover:

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Amazon CA Kindle eBook:

https://www.amazon.ca/Mind-Expressions-Poetry-Syllable-Counts-ebook/dp/B0CBSDX2G8

Amazon CA Paperback:

https://www.amazon.ca/Mind-Expressions-Poetry-Syllable-Counts/dp/0228894085

Amazon CA Hardcover:

https://www.amazon.ca/Mind-Expressions-Poetry-Syllable-Counts/dp/0228894093

Amazon AU Kindle eBook:

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Amazon AU Paperback:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Mind-Expressions-Poetry-Syllable-Counts/dp/0228894085

Amazon AU Hardcover:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Mind-Expressions-Poetry-Syllable-Counts/dp/0228894093

Barnes and Noble NOOK eBook:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mind-expressions-alysha-potente/1143804488?ean=2940166086013

Barnes and Noble Paperback:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mind-expressions-alysha-potente/1143804488?ean=9780228894087

Barnes and Noble Hardcover:

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Kobo US eBook:

https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/mind-expressions

Kobo CA eBook:

https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/mind-expressions

Kobo AU eBook:

https://www.kobo.com/au/en/ebook/mind-expressions

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GIVEAWAY INFO:

Alysha will be awarding a $15 Amazon OR Barnes and Noble Gift Card (Winner’s Choice!!!) to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.

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