Book release: Ever So Gently!!!!!

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Book Promotions, Books, Poetry

I am thrilled to announce the release of my new poetry collection, Ever So Gently! But first let me tell you the meaning behind the title…

I had organized this 90-poem collection into three parts: Nature, Love, and Life, and yet a book title still remained in hiding. And then one of my poems stood out titled, “Ever So Gently” and it’s as though a lightbulb turned on. Everything clicked. Then I began to ponder how we live each day. It’s easy to live ‘gently’ when things happen according to our plans. But what if they don’t? What if heartache befalls us? Do we react ‘gently’ or do we press the panic button? I’ve done both, but I’m trying to focus on ‘gentle.’ And while in this mindset, I thought of the love my heart has felt, the tranquility and companionship of nature, and the good and not so good that life has tossed my way. So, I offer you the beginning of my introduction in the book…

“Ever So Gently expresses the gentle demeanor in which I welcome nature’s offerings. The gentle way in which I should react to life’s challenges. The gentle grace in my heart full of gratitude for the love in my life. For the support of family and friends through every stumble and celebration. When I witness another sunrise, I remember to breathe and live gently. But succeeding in ‘gentle’ may not happen around the clock, so if I slip up, I will try again.“

Fun fact: My son offered to create a book cover for me, so I told him that I wanted an organic design unlike my prior book covers, and I wanted soothing, gentle colors: pastel blues, greens, a little white. Bodies of water came to mind, a freshwater lake, a gentle flowing river, or the calming of the sea. So, to my surprise, instead of using the computer, he painted the cover on canvas. I couldn’t be more ecstatic with the beautiful, gloss paperback cover.
Thank you, Michael!

AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK AND E-BOOK VERSIONS.

Book Blurb:

In Ever So Gently, Lauren Scott shares her strong link to nature, taking the reader on a tranquil walk through a redwood grove. You’ll find an invitation to sit quietly on a patio, captivated by the simple beauty of a hummingbird. She’ll entice you to revel on the shore of a freshwater lake, mesmerized by its stunning beauty.

Scott shares how love has shaped her life. From that first delicious kiss to celebrating decades of marriage through a love that deepens over time. How her heart melted when she became a mom, then ached when her children started their adult lives across country. And how her adorable canine companions found their way into her heart.

Scott underscores how life presents mysteries we struggle to solve. We can’t help but ponder the deeper meaning of a simple vision. She prompts you to reminisce and reflect on your past, present, and future. Through the ups and downs, what matters most is to love and live ever so gently.

I am so grateful to Robbie Cheadle for creating the incredible book trailer below with my photos. I get goosebumps each time I view and listen.
Thank you, Robbie!

And Thank You to Diana W. Peach for reading my book early and posting a beautiful 5-star review (below):

When I read Scott’s poetry, I know I’ll unearth thoughts and feelings deeply personal to her life, reflections that will undoubtedly resonate with mine. The experience of what it is to be human, the shared longings and losses, and the way love shapes our days is the thread that ties this collection together.

This book of about 90 poems is divided into three parts. The first is a peaceful exploration of nature; the second, Scott’s appreciation of the many forms of love in her life; and finally, a series of poems on a broader scope of thoughts. They’re all lovely and positive with an underlying theme of love and appreciation. This is a feel-good collection of both free-form and syllabic poetry that I’m delighted to recommend.

A few favorites: “The Hummingbird’s Quest” (from the section on nature). “The World is Broken,” “If the Universe would Share,” and “Mom’s Plea” (from the section on loved ones). “Maybe,” and “Other Worlds” (from the section on broader reflections). A romantic beauty:

The Giver

He pulls me
into myself so
I may see
qualities
he loved from the beginning
though his perception
runs deeper –
mine, a trace of clouds,
then he lifts
my heart and
soul to the starlit sky where
our dreams become us.

Another favorite of Diana’s:

The Hummingbird’s Quest

We hold our breath.
Its wings flutter at a possible
eighty times per second, so we’ve read.

It closes the distance between us,
and we know it eyes the dangling
rosy petals. But below those blossoms
lies the sleeping dog. He wouldn’t be
the least bit interested in the winged
creature, but the winged creature
doesn’t know this to be true.

And so, we watch our tiny friend
flit to within a few feet of the blooms,
then disappointment lands in our thoughts
as it retreats to the maple,
camouflaged to the naked eye.

If only it could be brave.
If only it knew there was no threat below
from the eighty-pound sleeping beast.
In fact, the beast quietly snores,
and we are confident
he is dreaming of squirrels. 

Robbie and Diana, along with these wonderful friends, are going to help promote my book in their special, creative ways:

Robbie Cheadle
Diana W. Peach
Balroop Singh
Cindy Georgakas
Colleen Chesebro
Yvette Prior
Selma Martin
Sally Cronin

So, stay tuned! 🎉🎉
And, of course, I hope “Ever So Gently“ finds itself gently resting on your coffee table or in your device. But another wish is that you discover the reward of living ever so gently. 💜

Thanks for stopping by and for your support.
And please feel free to share to help spread the word!

~ Lauren ❤️🙏🏻🎉

© Lauren Scott, Baydreamerwrites.com – All rights reserved.

99 thoughts on “Book release: Ever So Gently!!!!!”

  2. Lauren, I can read the excitement you’re feeling about your new book! How fabulous! And Michael did a wonderful act of gentle love painting the cover art.

    1. Thanks for your wonderful words, Brian! I appreciate you taking the time to read the post. And yes, I’m grateful and proud of my son helping me out. He also helped with the formatting, all while he’s working remotely and traveling the U.S. 🙂

  4. Congratulations Lauren! What an exciting time for you and I’m so excited to hear the buzz around your book. Can’t wait to read it
    The cover is exquisite. Great job by your son
    💞💕💕

  5. Wonderful wonderful news and I just got my copy!
    Congratulations to Michael too for such a beautiful artwork!
    Sending love and best wishes! I know it will be a great success!
    ❤️💗🙏💗❤️

    1. Thanks so much, Marina, and you made my day! I hope you enjoy the collection, and I can’t wait to hear your thoughts. 🙂 It’s been about a year since I began the process, so it feels good to see the book come to fruition. And Michael will be thrilled with your kind words too! I appreciate all of your support, my dear friend! Sending love and hugs of gratitude your way! ❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🤗🌷

    1. Thanks very much, Gabriela! I am so touched by your wonderful support and truly hope you enjoy this collection. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Wishing you a beautiful Monday too. Mine is already beautiful. ❤️🌷🙏🏻

      1. Thanks, I tried to get it for my Kindle app but it’s not available yet so I’ll just wait till then. Unfortunately we don’t have Amazon here so I can only use Kindle for books.

  12. Congratulations Lauren. I loved all the poems but one reading is never enough for me! The cover is indeed gentle like some poems. Wishing you great success. 🤗

  14. Congratulations on the launch of your new poetry collection, Lauren, Diana’s five-star review, and Robbie’s engaging book trailer! Hat trick!! Sharing to help spread the word.

  18. Oh wow Lauren, how exciting! 🥳 Congratulations my friend. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 And what a wonderful and loving touch with your son’s contributions. What a great collaboration ladybug! Cheers to your success my dear. 🤗🥂😘

    1. Thanks so much, Kym! It’s been a fun collaboration and next time will be with my daughter. 🙂 I’m so happy to reach the finish line and thrilled beyond words with the final product. I love ladybug too! Haha! I appreciate your wishes, my friend. ❤️💜🌷🥂🙏🏻🤗🩷

      1. Awwww my dear Lauren, this is quite an exciting time for you. You obviously have some very talented youngin’s as we say! 😜 Wonder who they got that from? Hmmmm…..

        Keep forging ahead and watch your dreams unfold into a beautiful wonderland! 🤗💖🥰 Cheers to your success! 🥂🥂🥂

      2. Hi Kym, my youngin’ who painted the cover is 28 and my daughter youngin’ is 31, so they’re not so youngin! Aww, thanks for your kind words! I will do as you say, and thank you again and again! 🩷🙏🏻🤗🎉🥂💜

  21. First thing first, Lauren! A huge congratulations on your new release! I love the story behind the title of your book. The title and the cover go so well together. Robbie did a wonderful job with the trailer. I love the images she chose and the messages she put together. Diana wrote a beautiful review. How exciting that you have a blog tour team lined up to celebrate and promote your new book!

  23. Fantastic! This is the kind of loveliness the world needs today. I love the cover and the story behind it.
    Congratulations, dear one. Blessings galore.
    Receive a real cool breeze soft lifting your hair. I have some to share tonight as all last night and most of today we were blessed with a cool rain that lifted my spirit. Thus, I’m sharing. Horray for this lovely news. xoxo

    1. Thanks so much, Selma, for your lovely words of support. I appreciate you being a part of this exciting ride, and I’m glad you love the cover and story behind it too. I couldn’t be happier! Enjoy that cool breeze; it’s coming our way also for a nice change. By the way, I’m loving your book and I hope for the same when you get the chance to read mine.
      Sending love and hugs. xoxo

  25. Congratulations, Lauren. It’s here, and I hope you’re excited to launch after all the hard work. A beautiful cover from your son (how lovely is that), and Robbie did a fantastic job on the trailer using your photos. That was a treat. Thanks for sharing my review. It was my pleasure to read and share my appreciation with the world. Enjoy the glow and have a wonderful time.

    1. Thanks, Diana, and I’m so excited and happy to finally be ‘here.’ 🙂 So many delays and glitches, but it was worth it. And to launch at the same time as Yvette’s anthology that I’m in turned out to be kind of fun too. I’m glad you liked the cover and collaboration with my son. And I love Robbie’s trailer. And of course, I had to share your beautiful review. I’m really glad you enjoyed the collection. I will enjoy the glow for as long as it continues. Thanks for being part of this special book. ❤️🙏🏻

  30. Thank you so much for your wonderful book, Ever so Gently. The cover of your book describes the very best nature of tranquility and lightness and how we need to love everything and everyone. Awesome. God bless. I will love reading your book. 🙏🏻😊🙏🏻😊🙏🏻

      1. Welcome always dear Lauren. Yes will definitely read it. Your last book was awesome. I am a little busy but will definitely give a wonderful review of your book. You are fantastic with your writings. Both our son’s have worked on the cover of our books. Love and blessings 💕🤗😊

  31. Congratulations, Lauren! I’m going to get my copy and read it out on the back deck of my country home. I’ll have the sights and sounds of nature around me as I turn the pages. Your son did a fantastic job on the cover, BTW.

    1. Oh, Mark, you made my day! Thanks for your support, and the scene you just painted sounds divine. I will pass along your kind words about the cover to my son also. I’m thrilled with it, and the paperback really is gorgeous. But I might be a little biased. 🙂 I hope you enjoy this collection that evokes a variety of emotions. And I can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Take care! 🙏🏻

  32. Beautiful! You are well loved.
    Robbie’s video is fantastic. I’m sure you are soaring!
    Are you going to be doing an actual blog book tour?
    I’ll try to keep up!
    💓💙

      3. Lol, when you got up I did too, but not to blog!! Nature called, and it wasn’t the wind.
        Aww, thank you, Lauren.
        Still, since covid, that’s the past. If a gem came along, I’d do it, but my art focus now is making Art Gowns out of leftovers and trash.
        Street art is pure enjoyment for me.
        You have your love of nature and family which you are sharing so well via your writing.
        It seems we are both fortunate.
        I admire you!

      4. I’m cracking up, Resa! But seriously, you have so many different talents that you can tap into and that’s wonderful! Your gowns are always stunning! And I can see how the street art is simply fun. Thanks for your kind words, and I agree with you. We’re both fortunate, and I admire you too! 💖💖💖

      6. Lol, when you got up I did too, but not to blog!! Nature called, and it wasn’t the wind.
        Aww, thank you, Lauren.
        Still, since covid, that’s the past. If a gem came along, I’d do it, but my art focus now is making Art Gowns out of leftovers and trash.
        Street art is pure enjoyment for me.
        You have your love of nature and family which you are sharing so well via your writing.
        It seems we are both fortunate.
        I admire you!

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