Special Sunday Speak: A Queen and Her Reflections

-

Welcome everyone to Sunday Speak!  In my last one, I talked about characters.  This time around, everyone is here for a treat.  I am honored to give Queen of Spades the floor for Sunday Speak as well as have her march around for Monday.  It's great that I have the spare bedroom all ready for her to rest in.



Queen:  Thanks for that.  I appreciate it.

You know I don't pull a lot of punches so let's get to it.  You did say I could ask you anything, right?

Queen:  Related to the book, yes.

Fair enough.  Out of all of your poetic works, you have said that Reflections of Soul is the one with the most universal appeal.  Can you explain why?

Queen:  I say that for a number of reasons.  First, it's a relatively tiny book.  Second, there are certain things that others can relate to whether they typically read poetry or not.  This adds to the appeal.  Not to say my other works aren't attractive in their own rights but Reflections of Soul seems to strike a happy medium.

Yes, I get it.  Moving on.  I had the chance to listen to some of your audios from years past.  Does your talking voice sound just as energetic?

Queen:  Wow!  You have been doing your research.  Very cool.  I wish!  I have different types of voices that I use.  On my audios that is my performance voice, but I don't sound anything like that too much in real life.  Honestly a little on the soft spoken side but that can change when I'm agitated.  Also, when I'm upset, more of my Southern accent trickles out.  There is a voice I use when I'm answering phones at my job and then there is the one where I'm talking with friends, family, and loved ones.  I don't think I purposely make them all different or classify them--it just happens to turn out that way.

I know that the acoustic version of Steps was one of the tracks I heard.  Are there any more works in Reflections of Soul that you could see yourself recording and would they have music or no music?  If with music can you describe as best you can what type(s)?

Queen: Good question. I would put some music to Butterfly and probably Five Years. Butterfly's tempo would be a bit light and celebratory. Five Years would be slightly haunting with a bit of inspiration. Those are the ones that scream out to me right away.

Quite interesting indeed! Are there any poems you struggled with putting in but decided to include them anyway?

Queen: With this particular work, no. I had that ambiance occur with my latest Private Pain: Amidst These Ashes, however but that is for another day.

I know there are various readers that have their favorite poems in the collection. Let's find out yours. Name your favorite poems in Reflections of Soul based on the following:

(a) Style--Definitely "HUMAN". The way I used the emphasis on the letters and the whole breakdown of each scenario. I'm particularly proud of that one.

 (b) Rhythm--"Loss of Fear". It reads a lot like a short story but in poetry form. Loads of fun with that one.

 (c) Overall Presentation--"Butterfly". It just turned out wonderfully, and it's the one I've been getting the most feedback from.

 (d) Message--"Breakthrough". There's nothing more rewarding that getting in touch with your inner self.

In reference to the “Inspiration” behind “Reflections of Soul”, do you have any comments to make in that regard?

Queen: Only that I wish the "Inspiration" all the best.

Overall how do you feel about your decision to publish this work and have the feelings altered in the year it's been out?

 Queen: Initially I felt some trepidation. I had placed a lot of emphasis on getting Eclectic out. The feedback from Reflections of Soul has been wonderful. Now I am glad that I got the work out and very thankful for the support.


Reflections of Soul is on sale in celebration of its 1 Year Anniversary the entire month of May!

CreateSpace (paperback): Take $2.00 off your purchase. Use code YA64DN9T upon checkout.

Electronic:
Kindle
Smashwords (please enter code QK82Q upon checkout)

Thanks Queen of Spades for stopping by and speaking on Reflections of Soul. The bed is all ready for you to nap in.

Queen: Appreciate your letting me stop by and spend the night.

Until next time,

Desire

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Show Me (Behind the Stuntin')

-
Show me the man behind the stuntin I keep getting this feelin’ that you straight frontin’ Your profile seems too squeaky clean from E-harmony; Your looks getting females shook and all over your Facebook, But it just seems something’s not quite right; I picked up on it from just the first night. No, you didn’t show me any disrespect, But you’ve given me so much stuff to reflect. You spit so much about the things you have, Like the new paint job you just got on your Jag, And the money you dropped on your fancy condo- Floor so clean you can eat off the floor! And I know for many women, you’re totally awesome! But I’m not like most; I proceed with caution. Yes, I’m pleased you finished at the top of your class And there’s no criminal record on your ass And that you’re dressed like a man from GQ- No, I’m not trying to knock what you do! But with all that being said, Tell me what’s going through your head. Without starting the statement wit...
Read more

Sweet Dream

-
The rays of the sun poke against my eyelids… Leave me be; I’m not ready to awaken! You see, I am having this most incredible dream! I encountered approximately 6’5” of butter pecan: Eyes, chestnut dark, yet gentle. Lips, full to the brim but soft, Promising himself to me: For us to be Together Forever. Isn’t that the name of a song Or in some song lyric? Saying he’d be bound to me, Not just when things are right, But whenever there are plights. Have I heard it all before? Holding my breath, wondering when he will go out that door Him saying, I won’t leave unless you tell me… Voice turning my iron clad resolve Into a bowl of grape jelly; Lips running a train all over my skin, Generating slow heat beneath my skin, Crooning is this good to you baby Do you like this Or how about this? Thrilled yet pissed That my body’s sensual combination lock Got Hacked by this brand new virus And my senses are spinning And I do...
Read more

Let's Talk Thursday: Intimacy Woes

-
Image
Hello Awesome Visitors. Today marks another installment of ... I want to steer away from the writing and promoting for a moment. I am curious how intimacy has been impacted since the onslaught of this pandemic. For those of you who are coupled, and one or both of you are deemed essential, do you ever worry about the risk that you may get COVID-19? Has worry about COVID-19 in a state of coupledom worked to increase the intimacy or sexual activity, or has worry dampened your desires to do anything? For the uncoupled, does it make you happier to be single? If you have companions on standby, have you interacted with them less via practicing social distancing? Have you found new ways to communicate without physical visits? Or are you throwing caution to the wind and still getting together anyway? Well, in case any of you are shy about sharing, I will go first. I have been single for quite a while but haven't been mingling. I don't have a sex...
Read more