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National Poetry Month PoetryPalooza!
Indie poets are coming together for something big, and I will be one of them!
April 12–14, it’s PoetryPalooza 2025 — a massive poetry sale where you can grab powerful, beautiful, and bold eBook collections for less than $2. Print collections will be available at various prices.
These are stories in verse, heartbreaks captured in stanzas, and joy wrapped in rhythm.
Don’t miss your chance to stock up, support indie authors, and maybe win a gift card for Bookshop.org along the way. 🎁
Details are available at the link below.
Out Now
Between The Dark and The Light
Between The Dark and The Light, the debut of R. William Parmenter, is a powerful collection of poems exploring the raw and authentic experience of living with bipolar disorder, ADHD, depression, and anxiety. This deeply personal work journeys through the shadows of mental illness, while also uncovering the moments of light and inspiration that give hope. It traverses the social issues that cause strife, but also shows the beauty in humanity.
Created to share the realities of mental illness and to inspire others, this collection reminds readers they are not alone on their journey. Through honest reflection and uplifting resilience, Between The Dark and The Light offers a beacon of understanding and encouragement for anyone seeking hope amid darkness.
Available in print or ebook.
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November Update
It has been a while! What started as a brief break to focus on settling into the house and all the other adulting stuff, turned into a much longer hiatus. Within that time, I also took a break from social media. Essentially, I broke off contact with everyone but family and friends.
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August Update
Summer draws to a close and I don’t mind. We’re upon my favorite season! Fall has always been so magical to me, and I can’t wait to dive into all things autumnal. However, I want to still honor this summer of change and growth. While my writing and art have been mostly stagnant, I did manage to write a few poems. Also, I grabbed a lovely shot of clouds the other day which is the featured image of this post.
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