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Harley’s 2024 Year in Books
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Harley King
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The joy that comes when the words are flowing onto the paper. Creating a poem makes me feel good. The sense of accomplishment when I finish a poem.
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Mother, Don't Lock Me In That Closet!
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Like A Hammer:Poems 1990 - 1999
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2002
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Jan Steen: An Exploration of His Painting Through Poetry
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2003
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A Glimpse of Fear
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2004
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What I Was Meant To Forget
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2004
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Eastman Johnson: An Exploration of His Painting Through Poetry
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Diego Rivera: An Exploration of His Painting Through Poetry
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Vincent Van Gogh: An Exploration of His Painting Through Poetry
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Jean-Francois Millet: An Exploration of His Painting Through Poetry
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Winter Silence
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| Akitada's wife is attacked and loses her baby. Akitad and Gemba kills the man. ...more | |
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Another great historical mystery novel by I.J. Parker. I love this series and enjoy traveling back to Japan. Sugawara Akitada is one of my favorite characters. I reread this novel in 2025. Great story. Akitada finds new love. |
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| After reading Death of a Doll Maker where on the last page Sugawara Akitada receives news that his wife, Tamako has died, I immediately purchased the next book, The Crane Pavilion, to see what happened. The next book opens several months later with A ...more | |
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| I am addicted to the Sugawara Akitada historical mystery series set in ancient Japan. Death of a Doll Maker is my third Parker book this year and sixth over all. Others can tell you about the plot. I will tell you that the book is a great read and th ...more | |
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| Another great I.J. Parker mystery novel set in historic Japan. I last read an Akitada mystery almost 2 years ago and I was very happy to be back in his world. Fast-paced, mystery that will hold your attention and introduce you to 11th century Japan. ...more | |
“Sometimes we fight who we are, struggling against ourselves and our natures. But we must learn to accept who we are and appreciate who we become. We must love ourselves for what and who we are, and believe in our talents.”
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“May your dreams be larger than mountains and may you have the courage to scale their summits.”
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“Story is a butterfly whose wings transport us to another world where we receive gifts that change who we are and who we want to be.”
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“We must never stop dreaming. Dreams provide nourishment for the soul, just as a meal does for the body.”
― The Pilgrimage
― The Pilgrimage
“A purpose of human life, no matter who is controlling it, is to love whoever is around to be loved.”
― The Sirens of Titan
― The Sirens of Titan
“I'll give you the whole secret to short story writing. Here it is. Rule 1: Write stories that please yourself. There is no Rule 2.”
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Haiku, waka and other forms of Japanese poetry
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A forum for friendly discussion of classics, literary fiction, nonfiction, poetry and short stories. We also love movies and art. Don't ask to join th ...more
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Books, books, and more books! Art Tok. Book Tok. Any kind of talk is welcome here.
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Hello, Harvey! Thank you for contacting me, Friend Request Accepted! Congratulations on your books. I guess you've "made it" when one of your books goes out of print....Believe me, I know what it's like to look for a book that's out of print...and to finally find it and own it! It used to be a lot more difficult than it is now. I'm glad there are Amazon and eBay and whatever else now, but you know what....sometimes "it's the journey." I hope you're having a great week. Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Have a wonderful "tomorrow." Blessings.
Best wishes from Majenta
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Thanks, FrankenStan. James Earl Jones has one of my favorite voices.
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C.J. HeckHello Harley,
It's so nice to have you as a friend. Thank you and best wishes.
Warm regards,
CJ
Hello Harley.Thank you for the friend request.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading your Bio. :)
Best Wishes
Wayne
Hi Harley -Love your "resume!" Thanks for befriending me.
Hello Harley ~ I love your poem!!! "Full Moon"Full Moon
I sip
my tea
and think
of you
lying naked
next to me
on the sand.
A full moon
brightens the yard
and reveals
my heart
to those
who understand.
She forgot
to tell me
that she
would not
be home
for dinner
this evening.
— Harley King
© 2009 by Harley King
