Tag: Friendship

Writing and Poetry

5 Star Rating for Sunshine!

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I am excited to share that I entered the Readers’ Favorite Contest.

A review is included in the entry and I have received a 5 Star rating.

Books are judged on Appearance, Plot, Development, Marketability, and Overall opinion.

Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers’ Favorite

Treat yourself to a poetry collection that will refresh your mind and
spirit with D.A. Irsik’s Sunshine In The Weeds. “Forever a Memory”
is a reflective poem about friendship and cherishing a bond with
someone that has lasted a lifetime through memories. “A Life Lived
Well” is an inspirational poem with a few valuable lessons on life.
The narrator likens themself to a cheerleader, content to support,
applaud, and celebrate from afar as their loved ones walk the path
of greatness. “The Woman That I Am” delves into the many roles a
woman plays in life. A mother marvels at the woman her beloved
daughter becomes in “Time Let Her Grow.” “The Healing Heart”
reminds us that no matter how difficult circumstances may seem,
time finds a way to mend all wounds.
Divided into six parts, Sunshine In The Weeds ushers in a ray of
light to remind readers of the many things to be grateful for in this
life. D.A. Irsik’s poetry is invigorating, observing aspects of life and
the world around us that impact a person in myriad ways. These
poems deal with themes of childhood, family, love, motherhood,
nature, faith, writing, and more. Irsik uses simple words, but her
poetry has a lot of depth as the universal themes evoke powerful
emotions and feelings in the reader. There’s also a nostalgic feel to
these poems, especially the ones in the first part, which I think
many readers will appreciate and be able to relate to. I found this
collection to be very heartfelt, compassionate, and inspirational. For
poetry aficionados, this one is a must-read

Writing and Poetry

SUNSHINE IN THE WEEDS

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A lyrical odyssey into the human heart, where love, faith, and nature intertwine. Deb Irsik’s debut poetry evokes emotions and takes you on a journey from shadows to sunshine. Explore the bonds of family, the healing power of nature, and discover the divine in the smallest moments of life.

This is a short description of my poetry collection, Sunshine in the Weeds. I am honored that those who have read my manuscript have such beautiful words to describe it.

Since we have had a good amount of snow and winter weather will share a winter poem that appears in the collection.

Winter Clouds

Barren boney-fingered trees

Reach to the heavens

Searching for

Life in winter clouds

Brooding dark filtering light

Holding back the warmth of the sun,

Teasing

With glorious sunrises

Sunsets that dazzle

Waiting for the melting

Season

Heavy with snow or icy rain

Turning the boney fingers

Into a crystal wonderland

Sometimes

Dumping random mounds

Of white, Cossack hats

Accents to counter

Starkness

Winter clouds the canopy

In nature’s rhythm

A time to gather strength

Storing nourishment preparing

Sun

Breaks through the gray quilt

And warms the earth

A peek at the fluff of white

Soon

Light will come with

The thunderheads of

Spring

And

Summer skies

Christian, MG/Christian Fiction, Tween

Hero’s Journey

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I am excited to have received my manuscript back from my beta reader and I will make my corrections and get it formatted and ready for launch very soon. I still have to get a page count and have my cover designer finish the back cover.

The story continues with Sela going off to summer camp without Emily. She is faced with challenges and has to own some decisions that are out of the norm for her.

Emily and Zach are working during the summer and Emily is dealing with her father moving forward with his personal life after the death of her mother in the previous book.

All three have some growing and changing to do before high school.

Sela knows she has been called to do something with the powerful message and bond that was formed from the play. In Heroes by Design the students developed ideas for change in a play bases on Beauty and the Beast. It was a tremendous hit and barriers were crossed.

The three friends work to start a group for teens that will encourage change and create the possibility of a better world. The angels that were sent to help Emily overcome the death of her mother return in an unusual form, and together they develop an idea for Teens for a New Tomorrow. TNT “the bomb.”

They will have to work together to overcome obstacles and roadblocks. Sela will have to accept ideas from a surprising source and Emily and Zach will have to overcome some heavy issues to continue, the journey.