What an amazing review. I’m thrilled my emotions in writing the poetry flow into the hearts of those reading Utterly Loved. Thank you so much, LLL, I am deeply humbled.
~ Kat
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12 Reasons to Buy Utterly Loved ~ Plus Giveaway
In the season of giving, where abundance trumps the daily grind, Utterly Loved has been released on Amazon to brighten your life and change the world.
Are you fond of lists for checking them twice?
Twelve reasons Utterly Loved is so nice…
1. Charity funding. All Proceeds, less costs and taxes, go to World Vision and Covenant House. The mission for Utterly Loved is to help those lost in the world, those who’ve never had a chance to know love, feel… Utterly Loved.
2. New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Sylvain Reynard wrote the brilliant foreword on humanitarianism.
3. The books make excellent gifts for your loved ones.
4. There are 21 love poems… 14 have never been published before.
5. 23 inspirational quotes are sprinkled between the poems.
6. Utterly Loved fits into a stocking… a big stocking…
7. You’ll have the perfect holiday party exchange gift for under $10.
8. It’s an Amazon #1 Best Seller. (All the cool elves are buying it.)
9. The poems touch on all aspects of love.
10. Nature is threaded through many of the poems.
11. The cover art rocks.
12. Charity awareness. Every book you buy, every gift you give, every person you share the news of Utterly loved with, sends ripples of love globally. Your small act will make a world of difference.
Utterly Loved went on sale on Amazon on November 29, 2012. Due to the overwhelming support for the project, it skyrocketed to #1 New Releases Best Selling Love Poems, hit #4 New Releases Best Selling Poetry and hit #1 Best Selling Love Poems.
No dollar will ever line my pocket. All proceeds, less costs and taxes, will be donated to selected charities. So far, I’ve chosen World Vision and Covenant House.
I hope you find plenty of reasons to buy Utterly Loved. Please tell all your social worlds and everyone you know about Utterly Loved.
Buy two copies. Buy twenty.
Standing together around the world we each do a small part to have a big impact. United we can help those who desperately need it to feel… Utterly Loved.
Your humble shoe,
~ Kat
Purchase Utterly Loved on Amazon
And now… For the signed copy giveaway…
There are several ways to enter. The more you participate, the more entries you will earn to win a signed copy of Utterly Loved. There are 8 possible ways to enter. Multiple entries are encouraged.
~ Comment below to share about your purchase of Utterly Loved.
~ Copy the below phrase and post onto Twitter or post any comment sharing about your purchase of Utterly Loved (you must include the hashtag #BuyUtterlyLoved)
I bought Utterly Loved with Foreword by Sylvain Reynard. Romantic poetry with proceeds to charity. #BuyUtterlyLoved http://amzn.to/SsmarW
~ Tweet again at least 4 hours later with the same #BuyUtterlyLoved hashtag and you will earn one separate entry per every 4 hour Tweet.
~ Post on FB so the hashtag #BuyUtterlyLoved hashtag appears onto Twitter and earn another entry.
That’s 8 possible entries.
Disclaimers: The contest runs for 24 hours on December 3rd, 2012 from 07:01am EST to December 4rd, 2012 at 07:01am EST. Winner will need to email proof of purchase to receive the signed copy. Giveaway is international where allowed. Winner will be chosen by Random.org.
The bottom line?
You help with every purchase. You help by spreading the news of Utterly Loved so others purchase. Small acts of kindness make a world of difference. Thank you for being a part of the difference.
© 2012 by Kat Bastion
Utterly Loved Foreword Author… Sylvain Reynard
Finally, the Utterly Loved news you’ve been patiently waiting for, and I’ve been keeping secret, can now be shared.
I’m humbly thrilled to announce that the foreword author for Utterly Loved is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author and true humanitarian who inspired so many aspects of Utterly Loved… Sylvain Reynard.
In the brilliant foreword of Utterly Loved, Sylvain Reynard eloquently captures the enormous need in the world and inspires abundant generosity like no one else can.
Please read the incredible story of what transpired in Utterly Loved Foreword Author Reveal at Bookish Temptations.
Stay tuned for a schedule of blog tour events and signed copy giveaways for Utterly Loved beginning December 1st as we head into an exciting release week!
Utterly Loved…
Where not one dollar will ever line my pocket…
Where your involvement can change the world.
Your humble shoe,
Kat Bastion
© 2012 by Kat Bastion
Poetic Warrior ~ Power As One ~ Book Title Reveal
Poetic Warrior
© 2012 by Kat Bastion
A poetic warrior is what I have become. I awoke on another early morning with fire flowing from my heart, scorching my veins, and commanding my thumbs as they rapidly typed on my iPhone. In my dark bedroom under warm covers, the compelling story ricocheting through my mind and haunting my thoughts had to be released.
I blinked unbelieving at the latest poetry creation. It had become my second riotous tribute in a row waging war to save the fallen that, in ignorant bliss, I never knew existed.
After twenty-one poems of love and countless uplifting quotes, my sword rang out as I withdrew it from a scabbard that, unbeknownst to me, had always been strapped to my back.
A deep lungful of fresh air filled a newly risen warrior with purpose, ready to do battle for the greater good.
{smiles slowly}
In three weeks, a book of poetry will be released that has the ability to change the world.
Do you believe you can make a difference?
Do you have faith that a single book, through love, can reach those in desperate need of it?
I do.
In the perfect marriage of the haves and have-nots, the purchase of a book about love shares our love with the world. In a truly serendipitous chain of events, I’ve been given the inspiration and ability to write poetry and an internal need to share my unexpected gift to help others.
No dollar from the sales of the book will ever line my pockets. All proceeds, less costs and taxes, will go directly to help selected charities. So far, the charities I have chosen are World Vision and Covenant House.
The book title?
It is how one feels when they’ve willingly lost themselves to another.
It is the words you express to the one who captured your heart.
It is how every soul in this world should feel.
Utterly Loved.
How great of an impact can one person have?
Infinite… when you stand strongly together among millions.
Next week, I plan to share more exciting information about the book, as well as the book cover. Meanwhile, please enjoy the first poem I’ve written post Utterly Loved that expresses how I feel in my heart.
Power As One
Echoes ripple
Resonate through the heart
Cries from fallen
Helpless souls torn apart
Lightning pierces
Urgent fire fueled from need
Warrior rises
Beckoned to act in deed
Hero searches
Charting land of the lost
Soldier battles
Pays exorbitant cost
Mountain towers
Danger etched in granite
Climber conquers
Needing to tame a planet
Leaders follow
Shoulders forming a wall
Weapons unsheathe
Saviors answer the call
Together we have an amazing power to make a worldwide difference. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements regarding Utterly Loved, and please share news about it with your social worlds.
Your favorite shoe,
Kat Bastion
© 2012 by Kat Bastion
Something About Snow
Something About Snow
© 2012 by Kat Bastion
In delicate whispers it falls
Near rainbow-twisted icicles
Parachutes drift in patterned lace
Branches frosted with tender grace
Sparkling clear diamond days arrive
Foot-printed forest brought to life
Swooshing turns on fallen powder
Playground starts contagious laughter
Steaming hot tub, beautiful view
Perfect snowman molded by two
Through window steamed by warming fire
Snow beckons forth sweetest desire
When the storm comes, I hope it brings with it even the smallest treasures to enjoy. Please be safe and continue to give to those who are still in need from the devastation of Superstorm Sandy.
Your Favorite Shoe,
Kat
© 2012 by Kat Bastion
Sweet Saturdays…October by Robert Frost
I love your love for fall, Tamie. I love fall, too! {AutumnalHugs} ~ Kat Bastion
Well peeps…it’s the first official day of my vacation…Yay me…and the first weekend in October as well. I’ve been taking a fall holiday for years now because it’s one of my favorite times of the year. The weather is cooler…which I love, the mountains where I live go from fluffy green to fiery reds, and oranges. To celebrate both my holiday and October I have a poem by one of my favorites…Robert Frost, and a few photos as well.
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The Fall
The Fall
© 2012 by Kat Bastion
Misted platinum wafting by lures a nymph to dance,
Sprinkles falling, laughter rising, spinning pure romance.
Fragile wings spiral higher, flirting with the sun.
Captured by a passerby, innocence begone.
Discarded leaves tumble past in muted reddish hues,
Coldness slowly settles in, vibrance does recuse.
Sadness looks with longing eyes out into the world,
Kindness brings a soft caress, silken wings unfurl.
Loving smile, a whispered touch, sends a soul to soar.
Bonds are broken in sweet flight, freedom evermore.
To the heavens angel flies, heartbeat starts to stall,
Grounded, solid arms do reach, there to catch the fall.
© 2012 by Kat Bastion
Blame It On The Moon
Blame It On The Moon
© 2012 by Kat Bastion
Black velvet sky ablaze with stars,
Truly blooms the love of ours.
A smile lights up a stolen glance,
Lovers blessed to have the chance.
Snowy egrets take to flight,
The pair on wing into the night.
We dash away to take our time,
A feathered touch, so sublime.
Thermal currents make me soar,
Waves crash down upon the shore.
I hold you close, floating high,
From every gasp and trembled sigh.
When sleep claims us way too soon…
… I blame it on the moon.
© 2012 by Kat Bastion
delicately delectable
Deidre, this is so brilliant. You color our world beautiful. 🙂
Kat Bastion
Sweet Saturdays ~ Colors of Fall
I love fall. Thank you for sharing your fall with us, Tamie. You and Keats both took my breath away. 🙂 … Kat Bastion
It’s Saturday morning, and here in NC it’s feeling like fall…at least in the mornings. The air is crisp outside…which I like. Yeah…I’m one of those who favors temperatures in the 60’s and 70’s, so my two favorite seasons are Spring and Fall. The leaves haven’t begun to turn colors here yet, but they will soon…
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