Ongoing 5-star love for Ever So Gently 🩵

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Book Reviews, Poetry

Dear Friends,

More beautiful reviews have arrived for my latest book, Ever So Gently, and I couldn’t be happier! How can I not enjoy the view from Cloud 9 or dance like no one is watching! Or dance when anyone is watching! So, a Huge Thank you to my wonderful author friends, Smitha, Carol, and Abbie, for their lovely reviews. But most importantly, I feel gratitude in my heart because they truly enjoyed my new poetry collection. And now for the reviews:

I have longed to read this book of poems ever since I saw the cover and the book’s name, but mostly because I had read ‘More than Coffee’ by Lauren Scott and loved it.
I was surprised to learn that the cover of this book, which is a beautiful shade of blue-green, had been painted by the poet’s son. It perfectly goes with the book title and the theme of the poems in the book. It also represents the poet’s kind and loving nature, which comes across repeatedly in all her writing.
Lauren Scott’s poetry will help you find your bearings again if you’re in a quandary or feel lost. The poems are like a breath of fresh air. They will make you see things differently and appreciate things you have been taking for granted.
Ever so gently comes with a relevant message- ‘To be gentle’ at all times in your actions and responses to situations and to those around you. Lauren Scott does a lovely job of packaging this message with beautiful imagery that will touch the heart.
In Lauren’s words, “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.” She adds, “succeeding in ‘gentle’ may not happen around the clock, so if I slip up, I will try again.”
Although the poems are autobiographical in nature, it is bound to strike a chord because Lauren Scott talks of experiences that all of us have experienced or will experience at some point in our lives- memories of childhood, growing up, finding love, death of parents, parenthood, sibling love, feelings of becoming an empty-nester, nature, love of and for a pet.
There are around seventy-five odd poems of varying structures in the book that take you on a journey of the poet’s life and experiences and will leave you thinking of your own.
The book is for everyone who wants to reboot and a great reminder to live better lives. I highly recommend this book.

~Smitha Vishwanath

I needed time to linger over and savor Lauren Scott’s poetry. This accessible collection of poems is divided into three parts: The Wisdom of Nature; The Noise, The Laughter, The Chaos, The Loved Ones; and Lost in Thought all evoking a wide spectrum of observations and memories. This is definitely a collection to be read and reread for its uplifting and thought-provoking ideas.

In this world where there is so much violence it is refreshing to read about the beauty of Nature and everyday experiences, as simple as it may be to wanting a new sofa. She uses her poetry to remind us to start our day smiling and to appreciate our aging bodies.

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Much of her poetry is about recording her observations:

Can the sun slipping behind downy clouds be more spectacular?

Lauren Scott shows that she is fearless in exposing her love, her joys, her sorrows and her dreams.

~ Carol Balawyder

After reading More Than Coffee, I wanted to read more by this author. Ever So Gently didn’t disappoint me.

I like the variety of subject matter in this collection. Some poems are about nature while others are about humans. Some are light while others cover more serious topics.

Because I’m an animal lover, my favorite was “I Was Adopted,” which is written from the point of view of the author’s Labrador. “Lost Conversation with Dad” reminded me of losing my own father. I could relate to “When Life Throws Us Curveballs” and “We Find an Escape” and like the way she ends the collection on a hopeful note with the title poem, “Ever So Gently.”

The editor’s introduction at the beginning and the author’s acknowledgements at the end add a nice touch. Although this collection is short, the poems are meant to be read more than once and savored.

~ Author Abbie Johnson Taylor

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Gratitude fills my heart
Radiant, energetic
All aglow, and my feet
Tap to the beat of joy,
Inhaling excitement
That resumes because of
Unconditional support
Dazzling from friends
Ever So Gently!
~Lauren Scott 💜

My book is available on Amazon by clicking on the image. Thanks to you who have bought a copy! I hope you have enjoyed or are enjoying this personal collection. And if so, I hope you’ll consider leaving a review on Amazon – your thoughts can be elaborate or they can be short and sweet. I appreciate all!
I can’t thank Smitha, Carol, and Abbie enough, and everyone who has reviewed my book on Amazon and Goodreads!

Thanks always for stopping by! ❤️

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

77 thoughts on “Ongoing 5-star love for Ever So Gently 🩵”

    1. Thanks so much, Liz, and I’m happy you liked the acrostic poem that I wrote this morning in a rush. 🙂 It’s wonderful to receive reviews like these and to know that others are enjoying my poems. Any author’s dream! 🤗🩷

  22. Yay!!!
    Terrific reviews, Lauren.
    Well deserved!
    Hmm, I’ve been uber busy, but I’ve been meaning to see how to write a review on Kobo.
    I think I can.
    Will let you know when I’ve checked this out.
    Enjoy the cloud!!!
    xoxoxo

    1. Thanks so much for stopping by to read these, Resa. You know I’m enjoying the cloud! 🙂 And that would be wonderful if a review is possible on Kobo. But your review and blog post were fabulous and I’m so grateful! Just know that! Sending hugs! xoxo

  25. What lovely words about your work, Lauren. It must be gratifying, and I hope these commendations help buoy you after the challenges of the past week or more.

  30. Simran Seth's avatar Simran Seth

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