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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

Why writers write

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Obviously, some writers write as a career, but before that … before it was a job, it was a passion. A writer has an innate desire to put words on paper; for those who write not expecting our ship to come in, it is for moments when we are told that our writing inspired them, made them think, or blessed them.

I am sharing a few comments with you that every writer needs to hear … words that inspire us to keep writing. Your words let us know we can make a difference or make someone feel something real.

Following are comments written to or spoken to me. These comments encourage me to keep writing.

“I took Sunshine in the Weeds to my deck this morning and smiled, laughed, and cried into my coffee. So many emotions because Debbie’s words are so good.”

“Started your book this morning and I can hardly put it down! Soo many of these resonate with me. Right now, ,”What Do You Want? Is where I am in my life.”

“Thanks for sending me your book. I am sorry I missed your stop at the library. I am inspired by your words and ordered one for my daughter, and daughter-in-law for Christmas.”

Then today I forgot my purse and had to go back to retrieve it from the chair in the local coffee shop. A gentleman who had recently lost his lovely wife told me that a friend purchased Sunshine in the Weeds as a gift for his wife during her illness. She finished it and felt that it was a blessing.

These words lift my heart and encourage me to write. We love to hear from our readers. We want to make a difference.

Stay tuned for Christmas deals and updates on the novel collaboration I am working on with Hazel Hart!

Happy Fall