My new poetry chapbook is available now for pre-order, through Finishing Line Press! The thirty poems in this collection were born of my impressions of the river’s many moods, moments in its rich history, and the inhabitants and travelers of its waters and shores. You’ll find yourselves awed by river wildlife and sand island sunsets, fascinated by mammoth barges and pearl button factories, and entertained with poems of mishap and moonshine. Here are some comments fellow authors and poets have made:
“Here in Barbara Geiger’s dynamic and reflective poems are the music and the pull of the Mississippi River from its “heartwaters” to the river’s end where it “transforms to saltwater sea.” This reading adventure took me from the confines of my easy chair into the meandering heart of America’s most iconic river.”
–Margaret Rozga, Wisconsin Poet Laureate, 2019-2020, author of Holding My Selves Together: New & Selected Poems
“The flow of poetry and the flow of the Mississippi River merge together in strikingly natural lyricism in Barbara Geiger’s book, Mississippi Meanderings. Geiger has not only watched the river, but she’s been in it and on it as she traveled by kayak down its length. This experience turns into expression as Geiger gives the reader poem postcards of the unforgettable and unpredictable river.”
–Kathie Giorgio, author of All Told and If You Tame Me, among others
“Barb Geiger’s poems, like the Mississippi River itself, move along from gentle headwaters to natural wonders, to the folk who reside along the banks. Through Geiger’s poetry, we get to poke along with the river and the kayakers, exploring things travelers not on the river don’t get to experience. Here’s the best chance to see the Mississippi from an entirely new and delightful perspective.”
–Mary Ann Noe, author of “To Know Her”
During the publisher’s presale period, from now until May 31st, the cost is $2.00 per book under the regular retail price. If you are interested in purchasing a copy for yourself or as a gift for someone who appreciates poetry and/or nature, this may be one of the best times to order! An added bonus is that the number of books sold during the presale period helps to determine the royalty percentage for future sales, so any books you order during the presale help me out in the long run. You can order from Finishing Line Press here! Preordered books will be sent out on the official release date of July 26th.
On my author website, www.barbgeiger.com, you can find a photo gallery called “Mississippi Meanderings.” The photos in this gallery correspond with many of the poems in my new chapbook. You may wish to check out the website, peruse the photos, and sign up to receive notifications when I post blogs there. Each week of the presale, I’ll highlight a photo on my author website, give you a little background on one of the poems and include a few lines for your enjoyment! I’ll also be making social media posts about some of the poem topics on my Facebook (Meta) page here. Feel free to follow my page or make a friend request if we haven’t connected yet!
Thank you all for your interest in our adventures and in my writing. I’m so very grateful for your friendship and support!
Best always,
Barb
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