First Time Author, Mary Johnsen, Releases 'Ten Years Running'

Ten Years Running is a collection of 93 poems reflecting various stages of life and personal growth.

(PRWEB) December 6, 2005 -- Perham, Minnesota December 2005 Self-published author Mary Johnsen has announced the release of her book Ten Years Running.

Ten Years Running is a collection of 93 poems reflecting various stages of life, love and personal growth. It deals with emotions both simple and complex- from fear to the depths of love, from betrayal to perfect peace.

"Good poetry will create pictures in one's mind drawing the reader into the author's world allowing the reader to recognize their common experiences." Author Rod Broding states, "This book is a storm folowed by a rainbow. It is worth your time."

Mary Johnsen is a Minnesota-born romantic-at-heart who has been writing poetry from a very young age. Mary and her husband reside in the town of Perham, Minnesota. She has previously published in various newspapers, high school and college papers, and two submissions in a poetry anthology in 1981.

Link to publication http://www.lulu.com/maryj

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