"MY BOOK!" (take a peek 👀)

After years of being asked to publish some of my poems, here are a few. I hope you'll support this poetic effort by ordering my book to enjoy and grace your collection.

           Take a peek Behind the Smile!           

This book's cover feels like smooth, thick suede!

352 pages  |  9"x 6"  |  145 poems | 52 individual forms

Includes Easy Instructions for Writing Each Form

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  A note from the Publisher on this book and its author.  

   Behind the Smile, by Richard W. Jenkins, is a collection of exceptional poetic renderings by a master literary author.

   This expansive three hundred fifty two page volume hosts one hundred forty five poems in fifty-two individual formats.

   Chapters cover Poetry, Romance, Life, Love, Emotion, Imagery, Sadness, Humor, Japanese Forms, Promise, Sensuality, Fantasy, and Thinking. Richard has even a detailed section in the back on how to write each poetic form.

   This is a book for poetry lovers from beginner to master, by a Poet's Poet.

   Richard is a master poet, poet laureate emeritus, and dedicated poetry teacher to literally hundreds. He has earned several degrees from Binary Logic to Architectural Drafting, Master Electrician, Grandmaster Martial Arts Instructor, Artistic Design, and Master of Fine Arts (concentrations in English Lit, Prose and Poetry).

   He says, "Though, it may seem I've done a lot, the more that's learned and accomplished, the further I'm able to realize there's so much I don't know, and so much more remaining to learn and share with others."

   We would love for you to order Behind the Smile in soft or hardback edition, and feel the thick suede-like warmth of its cover,

   Sales have been exemplary, showing great promise in continuing this trend. We are proud to be publisher and printer of this extraordinarily outstanding book, written by a true master wordcrafter.

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Blessings and enjoyable reading to one and all.

Gary Greenwell, Publisher, FreshInkGroup.com

Author's Note

Thank you all for our years of friendship and camaraderie, and in sharing your wonderful, endlessly-creative writings here at the Café … I'm looking forward to many more.

Poetic love 'n happiness to one and all ⁓ Richard : )

Reviews

[Jacob Clifford]

Sincere congratulations! Nearly every writer dreams of publishing a book, be it a novel or a book of poems, and you've done it! I hope you're as proud as you're entitled to be. I know we haven't seen each other all that much on this site, but from what I've seen, you have real talent. Whether or not you publish more works, I know the rest of your life will be filled with the kind of beauty only your poetry can create.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Jacob,

For dropping in to read up on my new book and to leave such inspiring words of praise and appreciation.
I sincerely hope you order and enjoy your own copy of my humble poems for many years to come.

May your days be blessed with the same happiness you've so graciously bestowed upon an humbled olde bard! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Grace Lee]

You are a real blessing and an encouragement
i look forward to getting a copy

[Richard🖌]

What a nice surprise, Grace ✨

To find you here and know you'll soon be holding and enjoying your own 1st Edition … I am so very honored. 🙏

Thank you ever-so warmly for your inspiring praise! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Titilayo Sarah Eguridu]

Congratulations Richard!
I look forward to getting copy

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Dear Titilayo 🌾

It's always so wonderfully nice to see you … then, to receive your lovely cheer, and know you'll soon be making my book your own, holding it in your warm hands to pick-up anytime you wish, is such a lovely thought.🍷

Blessings, Dear Lady-Poet … wish I could read some of my poetry to you from your new book!

Thank you warmly … hope you enjoy! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Titilayo Sarah Eguridu]

Thanks Richard, I look forward to reading it.

[Richard🖌]

.....⁓🤗⁓.....

[Emunah June.]

Wow!! Congratulations!! I think this is just fascinating. Its so wonderful to see someone managing to achieve their dream! Payday for me is this Thursday, and I think I've added something to the list! Haha, I'm sincerely so happy for you, sending so many blessings your way.

[Richard🖌]

Ahhh, Emunah 🎶

It is such a warming delight to receive your shared sentimentally gracious applause on my first book's debut.

Though, I have been published in numerous anthologies, written for events, and served on over a dozen worldwide poetry sites, I too find it fascinating to have a few of my poems published in my own book.

To know you'll be ordering your own personal copy on payday lifts my spirits to the clouds!

I love blessings … happy hugs, Dear Poetess! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Neha agrawal]

Congratulations Richard! I am so happy that you have achieve you dream.

[Richard🖌]

Why, thank you, Neha! 🥀

Your gracious words have placed a grateful smile on my happy face.

Many blessings, Dear Poetess! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Davidgeo]

This is random advice.... Your profile picture looks like Elon Musk and given the sig heil situation... I'm just saying my brother. It might be time for a change of profile pic.

[Richard🖌]

LOL!

I never thought of it like that, David, or that I resemble Elon Musk … HA-HAHHH!
The site's frame cut-off the glass in a raised toast to life. I may undertake to remedy that, even though I think most can recognize that it's simply a happy toast.
So, though I appreciate your "random" advice, I'll most likely leave it as is.

I hope you'll order my book.📘
Thank you "my brother"! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Kathy Van Kurin]

'MY BOOK'
Richard,
I am so proud of you! I know you worked hard to accomplish your dream. I wish you every success in your craft. You go Richard!!
Bless you.
Kathy

[Richard🖌]

Awww, Dear Kathy 🌾

You're the loveliest rose on the vine;
the blush bouquet of fine vintage wine.
My goblet I tip in your favor …
your velvety quaff ⁓ I shall savor.

I hope you will order your own book. 🙏🏼
Thank you, ever-so warmly! ⁓ Richard🖌

[John Sullivan]

Just wanna congratulate you on your publication! Nicely done.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, John 🙏

Most thankfully, Sir, for your inspiring congratulation and gracious compliment.

I'd be most humbled and beholding to know you've ordered a copy for your own enjoyment and reading library.

Many blessings, Dear Fellow Poet! ⁓ Richard🖌