Category: A Writer’s Take……

Ann Purser reviews “Butterflies and Bullets”

British author Ann Purser had some lovely things to say about my book of poems:

“So, some fly joyously in the sun, alighting briefly, warming the heart – and then there’s the killing bullet, taking a straight path to the heart, bent on destruction. Trish’s poems are like that.

She had me hooked from the very first with Joy Filled Canine. Dog-lovers will recognize the essence of dog (not the smell) at once. There’s the joy, living for the day. ‘brandy eyes alight` – that’s it, in three words.

And Mandolin Man, so touching in its simplicity (and dogs again).

Then The Song of Agony – the bullet straight to the heart. A short tale of desperation, and again, pared down to a distillation of pain. There’s where Trish Sugarek’s considerable talent lies. Buy it, folks!”

(You can purchase “Butterflies and Bullets” right here on my online store.

Midwest Book Review of “Women Outside the Walls”

The Midwest Book Review rated Women Outside the Walls a ‘must read’. To see all the best books, visit their site:  http://www.midwestbookreview.com/

One Candle Can Light Another

A good friend called me the other day; He’s a very accomplished pianist and musical director. He was reading my book of poetry, Butterflies and Bullets. He went on to say that while reading my work he kept hearing music in his head. And could I give him permission to use my poetry for lyrics. What a compliment! He said he was especially taken with, “Hair-cut…Two Bits”, about a down-and-out cellist, gambler and barber in New Orleans.

We artists, regardless of what we do or what we write should lift each other up whenever or wherever we can.  When I review a book I make certain that my review (if bad) lists helpful and constructive criticism and never cruel. 

It is my hope that my posts relating to writing helps a new writer begin their journey in writing….and helps experienced writer learn something  new.