I was excited when Colleen at wordcraftpoetry.com invited me to be featured in her Meet the Poet series. This is part of the blog tour for my book, Ever So Gently. And if you’re following along, I greatly appreciate YOU!
She created the interview which gave me an opportunity to talk about poetry and to discuss Ever So Gently. What a wonderful way to meet new authors and to learn more about the writing process of the authors we already know and love. If you haven’t met Colleen, please visit her site and take your time perusing around. She is the queen of syllabic poetry!
Here’s what Colleen has to say about her wonderful series:
This is a way to get to know more about the poets and their work. Many of our poets have written both fiction and non-fiction and published and self-published their works.
Some of our poets are also artists, crafting their magic through watercolors or other artistic means along with the written word. There are even a few musicians in our poetic community!
At least once a month, I’ll be introducing you to the poets in our community! Grab a cup of tea or coffee, and meet the poet!
A preview of our interview:
(L) Hi Colleen. Thanks so much for your invitation. I’m really looking forward to our chat.
(C) Hi Lauren! I’m glad you stopped by! How long have you been writing syllabic poetry? What’s the first form of syllabic poetry you wrote?
(L) I’ve been writing syllabic poetry since I started my blog, baydreamerwrites.com, over eleven years ago. The first form I explored was haiku. I love the idea of painting a picture or evoking an emotion with so few words. Since then, I have taken the challenge by trying other forms such as Tanka, Etheree, Shadorma, Didactic Cinquain, Oddquain, and Double Ennead, which was created by you, Colleen.
(C) Thanks, Lauren. I’m glad you enjoyed writing the Double Ennead. I know you have published several poetry books, and a brand-new poetry book you’ve just published called Ever So Gently. Tell us about the book and why you wrote it.

To read the rest of our interview, please visit Colleen’s post here, or click on the blog link below!
I have to add that while conversing with Rebecca Budd on Colleen’s post, she invited me to be a guest in 2024 (her 6th year) on her Tea Toast & Trivia Podcast . I am honored and so excited for this opportunity.
Thanks to Colleen for opening this door and to Rebecca for opening it just a little bit wider.
And to purchase a copy of Ever So Gently, you can click here or on the image above. A huge Thanks to you who have read my book or who are currently reading the collection. I hope you find a poem or two that you can call your own, and by the turn of the last page, I hope you’ll discover the reward of living ever so gently.
Thanks always for stopping by to show your support, and Colleen, you rock! I loved doing this interview with you and am grateful for being featured in your Meet the Poet series.
~ Lauren ❤️❤️
To read the rest of our interview, please visit Colleen’s post here, or click on the blog link below!
And if you missed any part of the tour, check out my prior posts. Thank you!
Beautiful interview, Lauren! I’m always so excited to read these!
Great news about Rebecca! I know you’ll enjoy it very very much! She [and her husband, Don] is a WONDERFUL host! xoxoxoxoxo
Thanks, Marina! I appreciate your continuing support so much, and I am grateful for this interview with Colleen. And Rebecca’s invitation was an unexpected surprise to come out of this. Colleen also speaks highly of Rebecca and Don. Hugs, my friend! xoxoxoxo
This is wonderful, I’m off to read the full interview!
Thanks so much, Pooja. If you don’t know Colleen, I hope you follow her. She’s wonderful! And if you missed my prior post and have time, I invite you to check it out too. Resa’s review is stunning. 🙂 🩷
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Lovely indeed. And I already read it at Colleen’s. Keep going. 👏🏽
Thanks for your ongoing support, Selma! And the fun will continue with your post next. 🙂 By the way, I just saw your review on Amazon and it’s amazing! How can I thank you for such lovely words about my book?! I’m so grateful for how much you enjoyed the collection. Sending hugs, dear friend! xo
Wonderful interview Lauren. Such a pleasure to read it.
Lauren, it was a great pleasure to have you visit Word Craft Poetry. I can’t wait to get to your book. Thanks for all you do to connect and support our poets. Much love, Colleen. 💟
That’s a great interview, Lauren.
Thanks for reading and for your lovely words, Gabriela! 🩷
My pleasure hon.
I appreciate the chance to be in the spotlight on your site, Colleen, and I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on my book. 😉 As we’ve both said before, this is a wonderful, supportive community. Love and hugs to you! ❤️
Thanks so much for reading, Binky!
Awesome interview
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Thanks for reading, Sadje! 💖
Thanks so much, Lauren. I appreciate you! 💕
That was such a lovely interview, Lauren. And a great one to share here. ❤
It’s a pleasure
Congratulations as you soak up the sun with this lovely interview. So happy for you! 💗
Thanks for reading, Diana. It’s wonderful to have such great support. 🩷
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Thanks, Cindy! It’s been exciting, as you know. I appreciate your support! 💖
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A wonderful interview and you will love working with Rebecca.
I enjoyed this interview, Lauren. Each one introduces me to another aspect of your work and influences, and it’s great to see you being recognized by your peers.
Great promo, Lauren. I just finished enjoying reading it over at Colleen’s.
Also, I look forward to the TT&T podcast featuring you!
Yahoo!!!
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I did miss it and didn’t realise you were back so will definitely check it out!
Thanks, Beth! 🩷
Thanks, Darlene, and I look forward to working with Rebecca. ❤️
Thanks so much for your kind words, Steve, and for taking the time to read the interview. I appreciate it. 🙂
Thanks, Resa! Another great promo like you said. The podcast was an unexpected surprise (and a little terrifying), but Colleen soothed my nerves by speaking highly of Rebecca and her husband, Don. I’m excited too! Hugs xoxo
Thanks again, Pooja, and only if you have time. That silly thing we never have enough of. 🙂
Colleen did a lovely promo for “Ever So Gently”.
Rebecca and Don are terrific. I did a podcast early in the TT&T run. I did another one a couple of weeks ago, but I’m not sure when it’s coming out.
I’ll be posting about it when it does.
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Congratulations, again, Lauren, on the engaging interview with Colleen! I look forward to listening to you on Tea, Toast & Trivia.
Congratulations on your interview, book publication, and on eleven years of blogging. Bravo, Lauren! You are doing great!!💐
It’s a lovely interview, Lauren. Colleen asks excellent questions. I’m happy to read more about you!
Many many congratulations 🎉 💐celebrations 👏✍️🌹my dear friend and grace wishes ❤️🙏
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That’s the one thing we always want more of and never have enough of.
Thanks very much, Thattamma! 💖🤗🌻💖
Thanks very much, Liz, and I’m excited for the podcast too!
Thanks for your kind wishes, Michele! They’re greatly appreciated and these are exciting times. By the way, your book is on my list to read. I’m just moving slowly with all that’s going on. 🩷
Thanks for your ongoing support, Miriam. It’s greatly appreciated! I truly enjoyed this interview with Colleen!
I’ve heard so many positive things about Rebecca and Don, which is wonderful. And let me know when your podcast will be live. I don’t want to miss it! Hugs xo
Congratulations Lauren, and wishing you much success with your new poetry collection. Colleen is a wonderful host. ❤️
Thanks so much, Marje! Colleen is indeed a wonderful host! 💖
Most welcome my friend 🌷🙏❤️💐