Delighted to share the news of the latest collection of poetry by Frank Prem…Voices (In The Trash): A Picture Poetry Book by Frank Prem – on Pre-order for March 8th
About the collection
What if they could talk?
What if the objects that catch our eye as we wander down the aisles at the Trash and Treasure Market could tell their own stories?
Frank Prem has heard them.
Voices In The Trash is a conversation with objects and things that exist on another plane, but whose voices are as real as yours and mine.
Join Frank Prem on his listening journey through the Trash and Treasure Market.
Can you hear them speak?
As a special treat.. Frank has recorded a few selected short poems from the book for you to enjoy.
Head over to pre-order the collection: Amazon US – And: Amazon UK
Also by Frank Prem
One of the recent reviews for Walk Away Silver Heart on Goodreads
I applaud Frank Prem for his initiative, “Walk Away Silver Heart” the first of a planned trilogy, each inspired by the lines of a classic poem. In the book’s introduction, the author explains the genesis of this project – a collaborative, international collection of poets, sharing writing prompts. Which I love. I first read Prem’s work on World Poetry Day, which I found rather wonderful, antipodean poets sharing inspiration, craft, and unspoken bonhomie. An agreeable dilution of borders, encapsulated well, in verse.
About Frank Prem
I’ve been a storytelling poet for about forty years. Longer in fact, as I remember the first poem I wrote while at secondary school was about 150 – 200 words long and was accepted in lieu of a 500 word essay. I think that may have been the start.
I love to read my work to a live audience, and have audio recorded some recent recordings and popped them on my author page. I have also done some studio- recorded work under the direction and accompaniment of my wife Leanne Murphy that can be listened to there. These poems are on mythological themes and the accompaniment by Leanne makes them a little bit extraordinary.
By profession, I am a psychiatric nurse and have worked across most facets of public psychiatry and the mental health/mental illness spectrum. My experiences and reflections on what I have seen and done are the subject of a forthcoming memoir – scheduled for late 2019, or perhaps more likely, 2020.
I’ve been published in magazines, zines and anthologies, in Australia and in a number of other countries, but for a long time I haven’t sought much publication. The whims of editors are a little too capricious and unknowable, so I have preferred to hone my craft and self-publish on my poetry blogs
Leanne and I reside in the beautiful township of Beechworth in the North-East of Victoria (Australia).
Thank you for dropping in today and it would be great if you could spread the news about Frank’s latest collection. Thanks Sally.
What a fascinating concept, Sally. It reminds me of your garden stories. Frank’s book sounds delightful!
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Gardens are beautiful… they beg for stories in all forms and combined with photos these are bound to be fabulous..hugsx
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Hi Jan.
Thank you. I find these images have a voice, if I can still myself long enough to hear it.
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I think some poems would indeed use swear words. Lol Thank you for the great introduction, in to a famous book, Sally! Will put it on the TBR. Never before had one with such an title, and a predicted imagination. Michael
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Thanks Michael… and sometimes swear words are in context…I am sure as with all of Frank’s poetry this will be stunning alongside the photographs…hugsx
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My thoughts, Sally! 😉 Thank you for introducing!
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Hi Michael. Thank you. No intentional swearing included, but a little gnomic nudity, for sure!
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Thank you, Frank! Enjoy a wonderful weekend! Michael
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Thanks Michael. wishing the same for you.
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:-))
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The one about the old violin was very moving,
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Glad you enjoyed Trish..hugsx
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Hello Trish. Thank you.
I was very moved by the old Manby violin when I encountered it in such a beaten up state. I could imagine it had seen (and played) in better days.
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Reblogged this on Frank Prem Poetry and commented:
Thank you Sally Cronin for promoting my new release picture book – Voices (In The Trash) at The Smorgasbord.
With release day for the e-book imminent it was a pleasure to record a few more of these little tales for YouTube to go with the promotion, and I encourage readers from my own blog to pop over to the Smorgasbord and then across to YouTube to have a listen.
Drop your comments and thoughts. Both Sally and I would love to hear from you.
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Thanks for boosting the post Frank..x
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I’ve re-blogged Sally. Thank you (again) for your wonderful support of new works by so many of us beavering away at being Indie authors. I feel privileged.
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Thanks for boosting Frank and delighted to share.. congratulations again..hugsx
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I LOVE the YouTube video. I wish the whole book could be done that way!
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I am sure it will be Liz…xx
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🙂
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Thank you, Liz. I’ll do more when I get a moment. They’re lovely to do.
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Oh, good!
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Something to look forward to, thanks!
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Soon, Liz.
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Congratulations to Frank – this sounds wonderful and I loved his reading. Wishing him the best success. Toni x
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Thanks very much Toni..hugsx
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Thanks Toni. The readings are a joy to do and give me a chance to convey a little of what I hoped to convey to a reader.
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Reblogged this on Author Don Massenzio and commented:
Check out Frank Prem’s new book on the shelves of the Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore via this post from Sally Cronin.
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Tank you for sharing, Don. Very much appreciated.
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You’re welcome.
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Frank, these poems are delightful Please could we arrange hard copies for me? The problem of course is I will have to imagine your voice lol
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thanks Claire.
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Sorry I haven’t been in touch yet, Claire. I’ll drop you a note shortly.
There will be more readings posted in due course. I’ve just run short of time and energy for the moment.
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I listened to Frank’s lovely reading, Sally. I am going to order the paperback of this one.
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Lovely Robbie with the photographs I think that will be amazing..hugs
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Thank you so much, Robbie. I’m delighted you enjoyed the reading and hope you enjoy thebbook. There is something a little special for me in the ‘hearing’ of these voices. So very pleasing hen that comes across to readers.
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