Books – Monty’s Blahg

“Seeking the Light” Book Launch

I’m joyful to share that my latest book, Seeking the Light, has now been published.

Seeking the Light is a selection of poems and short essays reflecting on my ongoing journey of discovering my faith. A journey of curiosity. Of hope. Of seeking the light.

As with most journeys, the path hasn’t been straight. Sometimes there are a few diversions or even detours. This is reflected in this work, which I’ve compiled in the order that I wrote them over the course of the past year or so to give you a glimpse into my private journal.

This work is dedicated to baba and mama, my wife’s parents, and to all the shared memories we had as a family. Baba passed on January 14, 2023. Mama passed on February 22, 2023. God bless your souls. I love you.

Special thanks to murisopsis @ A Different Perspective for providing valuable beta reader feedback.

Be well,

Monty

Seeking the Light (and Beta Readers)

I seem to have written a book. Or at least a draft. It came up on me a bit surprisingly. I was contemplating how this might be the first year since I started writing (during the first covid lockdown) that I wouldn’t publish something. Then I came up with a theme…and a cover…then I culled all the writing I’ve done since my last book and realized I had more than enough content to make the collection work.

The general theme is about the journey of seeking/discovering my faith over the past year. It’s not all on point. There are some times of distraction and diversion, but all part of the process. So far its a collection of poetry and essays. Not much in the way of commentary (although certainly the essays provide more context). Honestly, I’ve no idea if it will work for anyone beyond the audience of one (me). I think I’m ok with that, but also I am wondering whether there is anything that I should do differently this time? Can a ‘journal of my life’ in poetic form be of greater value than a nice reminder to myself?

If anyone is interested in being a beta reader and helping me answer these questions, please do reach out. I’d love some support from this community.

Be well,

Monty

My First A to Z Challenge Anniversary: Now We’ve Gone From A to Z…

On this anniversary of my first A to Z challenge, I’m posting each of the illustrated “seriously silly poems” from my book Apples Eating Zebras and other seriously silly poetry — a carefully edited and polished compilation of my A to Z posts from last year. Enjoy!

Pick up a copy of this silly collection dedicated to the child in all of us and enjoy with a loved one.

Be well,

Monty

My First A to Z Challenge Anniversary: Z is for ‘Zig-Zag’

Z is for ‘Zig-Zag’

Stay tuned for more silly poetry from A to Z!

Pick up a copy of this silly collection dedicated to the child in all of us and enjoy with a loved one. Or stick around as I’ll continue posting each illustrated poem one letter at a time throughout the month of April. Have fun and stay silly!

Be well,

Monty