Delighted to share the news of the latest release by Bette A. Stevens…A poetry and photographic collection… My Maine.
About My Maine
Inspired by The Pine Tree State—Maine’s diverse landscape, natural beauty, rural communities, and independent people—the author’s 150 haiku poems, along with her photographs, reflect the Maine she knows and loves. Bette A. Stevens’s imagery draws the reader into her world of wonder and delight. My Maine takes readers on a poetic journey through Maine’s four seasons. Whether you’re a native Mainer or from away, Stevens’s short story poems and photographs will resonate.
The collection opens with a haiku tribute, “Maine Pines and People.” The journey continues with the rejuvenating spirit of “Spring Awakenings” and “Summer Songs”; then on to more of the magic and majesty of the places and people of Maine in “Autumn Leaves” and “Winter Tales.” This is a poetry collection to be slowly savored, made even more delectable with the author’s original drawings and photographs. In addition to its poems and photographs, My Maine includes state symbols and interesting facts about The Pine Tree State.
Head over and buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SSNDL5L
And on Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Maine-Haiku-through-Seasons-ebook/dp/B07SSNDL5L
About Bette A. Stevens
Inspired by nature and human nature, Bette A. Stevens is an author, retired teacher, wife, mother of two and grandmother of five. Stevens lives in Central Maine with her husband on their 37-acre farmstead where she enjoys writing, reading, gardening, walking and reveling in the beauty of nature.
She advocates for children and childhood literacy and for monarch butterflies, an endangered species. Stevens’s children’s activity book, THE TANGRAM ZOO and WORD PUZZLES TOO!, was first published in 1997 by Windswept House Publishing, Mt. Desert, ME; a second edition was self-published by the author in 2012. AMAZING MATILDA, Stevens’s second children’s book, self-published in 2012 won a 2013 Purple Dragonfly Book Award (Honorable Mention for Excellence in Children’s Literature – Ages 6 and older category) and also placed #9 on The 2013 Gittle List for Self-published Children’s Picture Books.
Stevens has written articles for ECHOES, The Northern Maine Journal of Rural Culture based in Caribou, Maine. In 2013, the author published her first book for the YA/Adult audience: PURE TRASH: The story, a short story of a boy growing up in rural New England and prequel to DOG BONE SOUP, debut novel released January 2015.
Books by Bette A. Stevens
One of the recent reviews for Amazing Matilda
“Amazing Matilda” is a simple story about a caterpillar who wants to fly, but is told — and illustrated — so beautifully. Flowers, insects, animals and more are described in caring detail. We root for Matilda but cherish the advice her friends give her “Be patient and trust your instincts.” Advice for us all! Bravo.
Read all the reviews and buy the books: https://www.amazon.com/Bette-A.-Stevens/e/B009GOYT1M
and Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bette-A.-Stevens/e/B009GOYT1M
Read more reviews and follow Bette on Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6037707.Bette_A_Stevens
Connect to Bette A. Stevens.
Website: https://4writersandreaders.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorBetteAStevens
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BetteAStevens
Thank you for dropping in today and it would be wonderful if you could share the news of her new book.. thanks Sally.
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Thanks for sharing Sue..hugsx
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Glad to share, Sally! xx
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Thanks so much, Sue! ❤ xo
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Oh goodies, I pre-ordered so it should be on my kindle when I get home.
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Great Robbie.. xx
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Thanks so much, dear Robbie! ❤ Hope you enjoy MY MAINE. Sending lots of love your way… xo
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Congratulations on your new book, Bette. All the best with it.
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Thanks Darlene..hugs
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Thanks so much, Darlene! ❤ xo
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Thank you for sharing Annette..hugsx
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A truly beautiful book!
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It certainly looks it Annette..hugsx
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Hugs & kisses, Annette! ❤ Sending lots of love your way… xo
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This book is definitely on my list. I would love to read about how great Maine is. Pretty much all I know about this state is from Murder She Wrote.
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I think this might paint a different picture lol.. I know it has great seafood.. tried and tested. x
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Thanks so much, Jacqui! Hope you enjoy the book and learn lots more about Maine. The book’s section (More Maine…) includes Symbols and Interesting Facts about The Pine Tree State. ❤ xo
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Great job, Bette! I’m a fan of anyone who is an advocate for children and early literacy.
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Thanks Pete..
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Thanks so much, Pete. 🙂 Have a blessed and beautiful day! !
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Love this cover, Bette, congrats!
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Thanks Jacquie..hugsx
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Thanks so much, Jacquie! ❤ xo
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Dearest Sally,
Ever thanks for your incredible support of my writing and of the creative talents of so very many others! ❤ xxx
Blessings & Hugs!
Bette
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Delighted to share Bette..hugsx
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Congrats to Bette. The cover is so eye-catching ❤
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I agree.. thanks Debby ♥
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Thanks so much, Debby! ❤
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Congratulations, Bette! The cover is eye-catching. And I’m sure the words inside are spirit-catching. Thanks to Sally for sharing this.
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Thank you Sherrey…hugsx
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Thanks so much for your lovely note, Sherrey! ❤ xo
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