"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

          Check it out on You Tube          

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVcwVexEz-M

"FOR A SIGNED, PERSONALIZED 1st EDITION"

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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 🍃

[Kelly Scheppers]

You must know how thrilled I am for you, not to mention how very proud I am to know you! x

[Richard🖌]

Kelly,
Of all, I hope you'll order my book ~ it's worth every penny, for it's uniqueness, and nothing feels more soothing in your hands.
I've always felt your pride in knowing me from the first, because it's the twin of mine for You. x0x

[Cherrie]

what an excellent video for your book. I will give it a look, and congratulations.

[Richard🖌]

Good morning, Cherrie! : )
Thank you ever-so warmly for your lovely compliment on the video and inspiring congratulations on my new book.
Oh, how I'd love for you to have your own 1st Edition copy … I know you'd love its feel and all the wonderful poems I've selected for you to read and enjoy for a lifetime.
I am very proud of this book, Cherrie, and overjoyed that you'll be giving it a look.

A big hug of happy thanks … I wish you a beautiful day! ⁓ Richard : )

[Marie Anzalone]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! What a fantastic first step in your publication journey.

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Marie! : )
How wonderfully thoughtful and sweet of you to congratulate so encouragingly.
From an artist of your stature and passion I am literally thrilled … yes, I need to come see you more often.✨
I cannot help wanting you to have and hold your own 1st Edition in honor to my life's poetic efforts … I know you will love its feel in your hands, the ease of read on the splendid Papyrus font.
Well, I could talk your eyes off … LOL!

I Hope you're order a copy for yourself, My Lovely Lady-Poet … smiles 'n hugs to You! ⁓ Richard : )

[Marie Anzalone]

My dear heart, when I can, I will. I have been without steady paid work for two years, and writing for me is paying very very little. I do not have enough yet to make rent for next month, let alone treat myself to small luxuries like a new book. Your lovely words are a soothing balm to my soul, though, and I understand how scary it is to take that first publishing step. I did my own 4 years ago, and am on my fourth now... but it never gets any easier at all. Hats off to you, and when I can, I plan to invest in your work and a few others.

[Tate Morgan]

Bravo Richard well done my man well done. One day grandchildren will take this down read it and know from where they came

[Richard🖌]

Lovely sentiments, Tate,
Thank you ever-so humbly and gratefully.
Your thoughts are my own as a family keepsake heirloom.
Yet, as sales approach near the four hundred mark, it has created a spark for every lover of poetry to own a 1st Edition of their own.
I would be so very honored to know you had my book in your library that has graced your hands. I'd truly love it if you went to my personal site and ordered your own personalized/signed copy: https://sites.google.com/site/behindthesmilerwj/home?previewAsViewer=1
I already have two of your excellent volumes in my library: My Immortal Soul and The Ties That Bind; both, beautiful books.

Thank you, My Friend, for your always good cheer! ⁓ Richard : )

[Tate Morgan]

I have copies of many a writer from the cafe I will look into yours as well

[Richard🖌]

I humbly bow⁓*

[MsJewel]

Congratulations Richard! :) Julie

[Richard🖌]

Thank you so warmly, Dear Julie,
You've made my day shiny 'n bright! : )

Go to my personal site and get you a personalized copy for your own to read and keep … you'll cherish it! https://sites.google.com/site/behindthesmilerwj/home?previewAsViewer=1
I'd love to know you're holding it in your hands … big hugs to you! ⁓ Richard ; )

[MsJewel]

I will Richard! Thanks so much :) Julie

[Richard🖌]

You're a lovely gem, Julie … I so happily look forward to personalizing and signing your book for You. 😊

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Congratulations on the publication of your first book of poetry. May it be a prelude for the 2nd, 3rd, and more to come. You should be very proud. It's a legacy to leave behind for your loved ones and the world, a footprint in the sands of time, a declaration of your place in the world.

[Richard🖌]

Dear Linda Marie,
I am gratefully humbled by your lovely, inspiring words … it makes me feel even more proud of myself to receive them from such an admired, respected, and accomplished poetess as You are.
Nothing would please me more than for you to hold a copy of your own in your hands to read and enjoy for many years to come.

Thank you and bless you, Linda Marie … you've truly been missed! ⁓ Richard : )

[mattavelli]

Hello, Richard! :)
I received my copy of your new book two days ago. I've been enjoying it. I started with the section on humor. Haha
I think it's a great collection with plenty for readers of different tastes to enjoy. 

[Richard🖌]

Thanks, buddy! : )
I am so very happy you bought my book, Matt, and that you've found something it you enjoy. I know you'll interest in the Thinking chapter, too, and Sensuality, of course … LOL!
Your thoughtful words of praise are certainly encouraging to me as an author, and to those who may be considering ordering it for themselves and/or as gifts.
Matt, please, take a moment, go to Amazon.com and leave "our" book (I wrote it, you own it) a review to move it higher up on the recommended reading list … I will so appreciate it.
Just go to the link below:
https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Smile-Exceptional-Poetic-Renderings/dp/1936442450/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1514315498&sr=8-1

Thank you again, My Fine Friend … bless you! ⁓ Richard : )

[mattavelli]

Of course. :)
I submitted a review. I'll check later to see if it worked, wasn't there when I checked... Ahh, technology. Haha

[Tabby Mac]

RICHARD!! Congratulations! I’m so excited for you! It’s an honor to have had a few lessons from a “great”! That’s you!! I’ll have to buy a copy! So grateful to be your friend!
Tabby

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Dear Tabby! : )
Your excitement makes me feel excited, too.
You are a fine poetess and a very good student … I very much enjoyed our sessions and time spent together.
It was a sincere privilege and an honor.
I am so very grateful and thrilled to know you'll soon feel my book's soft, warm, suede-like cover in your hands and spend hours lost in its pages anytime you wish.

Tabby, I, too, am enthralled to call you friend … hugs 'n smiles! ⁓ Richard : )


Please, take a moment, go to Amazon.com and leave "our" book (I wrote it, you'll soon own it) a review to move it higher up on the recommended reading list … I will so appreciate it.
Just go to the link below:
https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Smile-Exceptional-Poetic-Renderings/dp/1936442450/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1514315498&sr=8-1

Thanks again, Dear Tammy🌻 ⁓ Richard