Free Verse Press Announces Publication of 'Running Naked in the Snow,' A Collection of Poems by Linda Joy Walder
Publisher Marcus Amaker, Charleston, South Carolina's First Poet Laureate, and a 2021 Poet Laureate Fellow of the American Academy of Poets, has announced the publication of 'Running Naked in the Snow,' the debut collection of poems by poet Linda Joy Walder.
CHARLESTON, S.C., Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Marcus Amaker says, "Free Verse Press is excited to share Linda's wildly creative work of intimate and impactful poems expressed with heart and talent."
'Running Naked in the Snow' is Linda Joy Walder's first published collection of poems.
Says Walder: "I am filled with gratitude to have my debut collection of poems published by Free Verse Press, an exciting new publisher of beautiful books, that is sure to make its mark in Charleston and among readers everywhere."
Free Verse Press was launched by Amaker, who also produces the annual Free Verse Poetry Festival, showcasing poets from around the United States.
'Running Naked in the Snow' (ISBN: 978-1734673791, 57 pages, $13.99 U.S.) is available on Amazon, and at fine book sellers throughout Charleston, South Carolina, and nationwide. It also will be available as an e-book and audio book later this year.
Derek Berry, an award-winning Aiken, South Carolina-based poet, novelist, editor, and podcast host, has worked closely with Walder as a mentor, and is excited about her debut collection of poems. "Linda's work is deeply invested in not just truth-telling, but truth-sharing. Such radical candor invites the reader to feel and reflect deeply," says Berry.
"'Running Naked in the Snow' is a diverse collection of poems from a uniquely confident poetic storyteller who explores language and imagery in a variety of formats, including short haiku poems about seasons, rhythm word experiments, and thoughtful pieces about family and the natural world," says Marcus Amaker. "You'll encounter intimate moments portraying nightgowns and raindrops, pulling back the curtain during grief, and thinking about abandoned flowers," Amaker adds.
The poet herself describes her works as "word paintings," deeply rooted and inspired by the magical and mournful circumstances of her lifetime.
Says Walder: "Six decades in, it is the exact right time to share my poetic journey. We 'evolve' throughout our lives, and I hope that my personal achievement inspires others, no matter their age, to fulfill their own dreams."
About Linda Joy Walder…
Linda's creativity blossomed in early childhood, and she began writing poetry in elementary school. Her artistic bent continued throughout her education, studying art, literature, and history. After graduating from Vassar College, Linda thrived in the creative world of art and fashion public relations. Then, after graduating from The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Linda continued her focus on the arts as an attorney for artists.
For the past 20 years, Linda Joy Walder has been a visionary and activist in the field of adult Autism. Her internationally recognized Foundation (The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation) has led the global community in accepting, valuing, and supporting the diversity of adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Linda's own story is one of courage and heart. She is the mother of an adult daughter and a son (who died of an Autism-related seizure at age 9, and in whose memory the Foundation is named). She is also a recent widow, navigating the crushing loss of her cherished husband.
Linda resides in Charleston, South Carolina, with her beloved family of human and furry beings. Her website, LindaJWalderC, is sparking a creative revolution, inviting visitors to share her personal journey and to spark their own innate creativity by exploring imaginative new ways to cope with challenging times.
Follow Linda on Instagram @lindajwalderc.
For more information about Linda Joy Walder, or to request a review copy of 'Running Naked in the Snow,' please contact:
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