Buoyant Fantasy: A Poem

Disembodied embrace

With he who exists beyond

The mundane of corporeal plodding  

Ethereal…

His voice transcends

Skin, scent, and taste

Leaving us afloat

In a buoyant fantasy

Soaring in the sublime

Photos by David Stroup

About Laurie: The author of Forests Secrets and Finding Joy as well as The Pharaoh’s Cry,  Portal Rift, Persistence of Memory, Kidnapped Smile, and Dragon Sky of the fantasy series The Artania Chronicles, Laurie Woodward  is also a screenwriter who co-authored Dean and JoJo: The Dolphin Legacy. Her poetry has been published in multiple journals and anthologies and she was a collaborator on the popular anti-bullying DVD Resolutions. Bullied as a child, Laurie is now an award-winning peace consultant, poet,  and blogger who helps teach children how to avoid arguments, stop bullying, and maintain healthy friendships. She writes on the Central Coast of California. More about her work can be found at Author Laurie Woodward — Next Chapteria.net

Artemis: A Review

An impressive imaginary view of what a lunar colony might be like, Andy Weir’s Artemis takes us inside contraband smuggler, Jasmine Bashara’s criminal exploits. Smart, snarky, but not always likable, Jasmine has never lived up to her potential. Even though she excelled in school she chose a career path that disappointed her father. However, her porter job is perfect for smuggling in things that moon residents most desire. And if she makes a little extra on the side, why not?
When she agrees to be part of the biggest criminal caper of her career, Jasmine finds herself in the middle of a conspiracy that could decide who controls her home’s future. This leads to a gripping tech-savvy thrill ride that is hard to put down.

About Laurie: The author of Forests Secrets and Finding Joy as well as The Pharaoh’s Cry,  Portal Rift, Persistence of Memory, Kidnapped Smile, and Dragon Sky of the fantasy series The Artania Chronicles, Laurie Woodward  is also a screenwriter who co-authored Dean and JoJo: The Dolphin Legacy. Her poetry has been published in multiple journals and anthologies and she was a collaborator on the popular anti-bullying DVD Resolutions. Bullied as a child, Laurie is now an award-winning peace consultant, poet,  and blogger who helps teach children how to avoid arguments, stop bullying, and maintain healthy friendships. She writes on the Central Coast of California. More about her work can be found at Author Laurie Woodward — Next Chapteria.net

Blurred: A Poem

Whispering kisses

On your throat.

Lips quiver in remembrance.

Eyes blur

The room fades away and I see bodies intertwined in wonder

I bow before you

In supplication

Feeling your breath like mist.

In places hidden and waiting.

Photo by David Stroup

About Laurie: The author of Forests Secrets and Finding Joy as well as The Pharaoh’s Cry,  Portal Rift, Persistence of Memory, Kidnapped Smile, and Dragon Sky of the fantasy series The Artania Chronicles, Laurie Woodward  is also a screenwriter who co-authored Dean and JoJo: The Dolphin Legacy. Her poetry has been published in multiple journals and anthologies and she was a collaborator on the popular anti-bullying DVD Resolutions. Bullied as a child, Laurie is now an award-winning peace consultant, poet,  and blogger who helps teach children how to avoid arguments, stop bullying, and maintain healthy friendships. She writes on the Central Coast of California. More about her work can be found at Author Laurie Woodward — Next Chapteria.net