I've always been interested in the power of words and how they can impact each of us in a different way. They can take us to unknown heights where we become heady; OR send us to the pits of Hell's brink. They can slice or endorse us.
I have a Master's Degree in Counseling, a member of the International Society of Poets and my poems have appeared in seven anthologies. My first published book of poetry--Experience, Strength and Hope--can be found at Borders, Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com, authorHouse and here. Dr. Maya Angelou has been a major influence on my writing and some of my poems reflect her style. I received an award from the International Society of Poets at their July Convention this last July. This book of poems was developed and influenced by the 12-step program of AA. I owe them my life and the new prospects of a bright future without alcohol. I've been sober 7 years 4 months--thus the title of my book: Experience, Strength and Hope.
Single now--and retired--I have time on my hands and some days are filled completely with writing poetry. Other days I spend working on that ever elusive "first novel." I moved from St. Louis to this small town (pop. 1442) to enjoy the peace and quiet of country life and I love it. I can even hear the lonely whistle of the midnight train that goes through town.
One pet, Mandi, my cat, and I devote my "extra" time to feeding squirrels and lots of birds that enjoy pecking on sunflower seeds.
I'm interested in all types of music: classical, country, alternative, trance, dance, salsa. My tastes in artists run the gamut as well: Michael Buble, Barry Manilow, Frank Sinatra, Angelina Jolie-Pitt, Madonna, Thomas Jane, Tom Hanks, Orson Welles and many more. Do a Google search on my full name, George E Thompson, and you will be directed to my book through AuthorsDen as well as Amazon.com.
When not writing poetry or feeding the birds, I will often read something by Stephen Cannell, John Grisham or even Ian Fleming for the "original" James Bond.
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