EVENTS/READINGS/NEWS
Bella's poem, "Pomegranate," appears in the 2010 issue of Two Review - Cold Press Publishing, Anchorage, Alaska.
A book Bella edited just won two national awards: Independent Publisher's Book Award (IPPY)
National Indie Excellence Award
CONVERSATIONS WITH JERRY AND OTHER PEOPLE I THOUGHT WERE DEAD: Seven Compelling dialogues that will transform the way you think about dying . . . and living is a collection of interviews with seven people who have died. Author, Irene Kendig, with the help of a medium, explores what happens when we transition from physical to non-physical life. Each of the seven dialogues begins with the same question: What did you experience when you released your last breath on earth? What follows is an exploration of life from a spiritual perspective, which elevates consciousness and empowers readers to make choices in alignment with their soul's purpose. The book has been praised by Bernie Siegel, M.D. and many others. Since its release last month it has won the Silver Medal in the Death & Dying category of the 2010 Independent Publisher's Book Awards (IPPY), and is a finalist in the New Age Non-Fiction Category of the 2010 National Indie Excellence Awards.
Bella’s poem, "Bedtime," appears in the Canadian anthology, GRANDMOTHERS' NECKLACE, Edited by Patricia Anne Elford and published by Epic Press, February 2010. This anthology, which honors grandmothers worldwide, is available online by Essence Publishers. Click here to access the anthology purchase page. All profits go to The Stephen Lewis Foundation, via the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. This community-based organization seeks to raise awareness and mobilize support in Canada for Africa's grandmothers, and is working to turn the tide of HIV/AIDS in Africa. The campaign was launched in March 2006, on the eve of International Women's Day. SECRETS OF MY SEX
Publication Party, Reading & Book Signing
Thanks to everyone who came to my publication party. It was great seeing you!
"...there are not that many readers who can hold an audience for more than 20 minutes. When you finished, I had to look at my watch to make sure you had taken enough time. I couldn't believe an hour had passed — it felt like 10 minutes! The poems are beautiful and powerful, but your presence up there and your connection to the material was deep and true. Afterwards, some of us were talking about specific poems, and people were so emotionally lifted, deeply moved and touched by your work."
– email excerpt to Bella from Jack Grapes, Publisher,
Bombshelter Press
Photos from the Secrets of My Sex Publication Party held September 20, 2008