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I'm happy to announce that my second book of poetry for children will be released soon.

A Horse Is in My House Again is filled with whimsical funny poems, and includes artwork by the same cartoonist who illustrated I Met A Woolly Mammoth.

I had a blast writing the poems for this collection and am looking forward to sharing it with young readers.

She Had a Very Inconvenient Heart: A Tale of Love and Magic
"Once upon a time, there lived a woman afflicted by a heart which felt things far too deeply."

Thus begins the tale of Cardia, an empath longing to be free from emotional pain. Her desperate quest for relief leads to a talking raven, the mysterious Collector of unborn dreams, and an unsavory surgeon with a magical knife. At last, she finds peace. But when she meets Vatis—a traveling troubadour who falls deeply for her—will Cardia be doomed to forever regret her desperate decision or will love triumph over every obstacle?

Also includes the following bonus content:

If the Stars Should Ever Die (story)
Lovers face the end of the world together when a mysterious force begins killing the stars and devouring all light in the universe.

Leaves from Another World (story)
Jasper Renard has always wanted to be a writer but lacks the ability. Then he discovers a portal that leads to a world where he can steal beautiful poems and pass them off as his own, becoming an overnight literary success. But now, his publisher and fans want more . . .

Q & A with the author
Go behind the scenes to learn the inspiration for these stories, and details about John Mark Green's next full-length book—Tales of an Inconvenient Heart.
She Had a Very Inconvenient Heart: A Tale of Love and Magic

Three stories for less than $3.
Available May 1st in Kindle ebook format from Amazon worldwide.
The first two stories are inspired by a couple of my most popular poetic quotes.

She Had a Very Inconvenient Heart: A Tale of Love and Magic
John Mark Green

Book Contents:

She Had a Very Inconvenient Heart
"Once upon a time, there lived a woman afflicted by a heart which felt things far too deeply."

Thus begins the tale of Cardia, an empath longing to be free from emotional pain. Her desperate quest for relief leads to a talking raven, the mysterious Collector of unborn dreams, and an unsavory surgeon with a magical knife.

At last, she finds peace. But when she meets Vatis—a traveling troubadour who falls deeply for her—will Cardia be doomed to forever regret her desperate decision or will love triumph over every obstacle?

If the Stars Should Ever Die
Lovers face the end of the world together when a mysterious force begins killing the stars and devouring all light in the universe.

Leaves from Another World
Jasper Renard has always wanted to be a writer but lacks the ability. Then he discovers a portal that leads to a world where he can steal beautiful poems and pass them off as his own, becoming an overnight literary success. But now, his publisher and fans want more . . .

Author Q&A
Go behind the scenes and learn about the inspiration behind these stories, and my writing process.

Review excerpt:

My first impression of this book is how spot-on the title is. The poems frequently reflect on the immensity of the universe in sensational imagery and detail. It fills you with awe and amazement and provides much-needed inspiration and perspective. It reminds us how beautiful our everyday lives can be when we look around at the galaxies of promise that surround us each and every day.

The collection begins with a poem entitled “No Other Miracle” which reads:

“Out of the void and vastness
of the cosmos, life emerges;
audacious, improbable.
You and I are here.
No other miracle is needed.”

This is a perfect example of Green’s talent: he packs such a profound message in such a short piece. We are here. We matter. We were created from nothing, and we are already extraordinary and miraculous with our mere existence. It’s such an inspirational piece that reminds us how truly special it is to be here, to be human, to get this chance to make our mark on the world.

This book uses subjects such as the stars, wildlife, nature, and the universe to encapsulate the human experience. They serve as symbols of the love, pain, confusion, happiness, and heartbreak that we all feel in our trips around the sun.

One of my absolute favorites is a poem called Yūgen, which reads:

“Our breakable hearts,
caught within
a double helix;
forever suspended
between the aching beauty
and inevitable sadness
of this fragile,
wonderful existence.”

To read the rest of author Liz Newman's review, click this link:
http://abettertodaymedia.com/liz-newm...