Susan L Marshall

Bare Spirit

The Selected Poems of Susan Marshall

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Produktbeschreibung

History-making author and theatre practitioner, Susan Marshall, sets our spirits alight in this sensual and exclusive poetry collection for adults. Award-winning Susan Marshall is the founder of Theatre Playscapes, her monumental theatrical style released across the globe in 2023. In this exclusive collection of 30 poems for adults: Bare Spirit: The Selected Poems of Susan Marshall, she further reveals how her attunement to the energetic motions of her lifeworlds, enables her to set the spirit alight. Susan's sensual verse draws upon breathtaking imagery to distil and transcend single moments, which arise the 'bare spirit' from within. This semi-autobiographical publication takes its name from Susan's original poem, included in this publication, titled: Bare Spirit. Since 2020, Susan Marshall has touched many readers with her exquisite poetic études through her My Story Meadow project at Story Playscapes. This collection, arranged by the author, shares Susan's highly popular, original poem: Seeking Sanctuary, which she adapted for Adira, the private detective in her gripping, literary mystery novel: Adira and the Dark Horse. Also included are Susan's other very popular poems: Awakening North, Sky Bound, Dusk Heart, Spring's Touch and Trekking an Age of Light, along with the feature poem: Evergold Dream. Susan also shares stunning, unreleased poems from her personal poetry collection, including: Shedding at Shore, Raw Flute, Bare Nocturne, Spirit Tree, Road Block, Whispering Wind, Bare Desire, Warrior Spirit and Flying Free. Whether growing and discovering the self; meditating and visualising; experiencing spiritual awakening or transformation; connecting; expressing deep desires; relishing romantic moments; coping with loss or grief; clearing negative energies; healing or seeking peace, Susan's mindful poetry kindles the soul, touches the heart and affirms life itself.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Story Playscapes
• Seitenzahl: 130
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Juli 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 201g
• ISBN-13: 9780645404166
• ISBN-10: 0645404160
• Artikelnr.: 70102151

Autorenporträt

Susan L. Marshall is the founder of Story Playscapes, an Australian publishing house. As a novelist, adult's and children's fiction writer, poet, dramatist, essayist, theatre practitioner and illustrator, she is globally renown within the world of contemporary metaphysical literature. Susan's body of work explores the major themes of: spirit, soul, nature, internal landscapes and the human experience, often drawing upon natural settings for inspiration. Her writing is celebrated for its unique metaphysical artistry, featuring vivid mystical and lyrical qualities, as she attunes herself to setting the Romantic spirit alight in a range of genres. Susan's professional publications are available in more than 200 countries and territories around the globe. At Story Playscapes, Susan has cultivated a global readership through her work on projects and platforms, such as the My Story Meadow Project and the Romantic Spirit Alight Readers' Garden. She nurtures readers and writers interested in learning about the art and techniques of writing and its progressive development into a professional publication. The My Story Meadow project has seen the birth and success of many of Susan's professional publications, including: "Adira and the Dark Horse" (Book One of the 'An Adira Cazon Literary Mystery' series); "Bare Spirit: The Selected Poems of Susan Marshall" (An Amazon best-seller and popular psychology publication) and "Wild Soul: Contemporary Classical Winter Poetry" (an Amazon best-seller and #1 Hot New Release). Susan's groundbreaking Theatre Playscapes style places the wellbeing of the young adult at the centre of theatre. The premiere dramatic literature of the series: "Fleur of Yesterday" is a monumental publication that officially introduces the Theatre Playscapes style, its principles and conventions, via Susan's accompanying essay: "Theatre Playscapes: A New Theatrical Style." The innovative series continues with the second dramatic literature, the inspirational: "All the Hope We Carry." Susan has completed a range of poetry and fiction that are published at Vocal Media in the U.S.A. In 2022, her short story: "Peonies for Masha: Her Journey Home" was shortlisted as a finalist in the Vocal+ Fiction Awards. Susan delights readers as she experiments with Metaphysical philosophy and genre blending, producing published works, such as: "Whispers of My Deep Soul: If I Could Just Return ... to the Love I Know" (Surrealist Romance). Most notably, Susan's Metaphysical Romance: "Wild Love at Christmas Eve: A Romance," received an accolade by the Vocal editorial team, by being recognised as a 'Top Story' for December, 2025. Susan is an honoured recipient of the prestigious Award for Special Civic Service, presented to her by the Mayor of Richmond, Victoria, for her extensive civic contributions to the city of Richmond and the Richmond City Council. The Award particularly recognises her outstanding efforts in assisting young people through her work on the Richmond Youth Work Project and the Richmond Youth Council. Susan is an honoured recipient of the Arthur Andersen prize for Business Studies, awarded for her outstanding academic results and in encouragement of her future business career. Susan has also received a National Volunteer Award 'For Outstanding Voluntary Service As Literacy Assistant' by MVRS (supported by Monash City Council).In "Princess Zyra's Lost Storm: An Australian Childhood Myth," (to be released 2026), written and illustrated by Susan Marshall, the moonlit cosmos of Sea Castle transcends the fierce beauty of Australian land and sea, empowering our hero, Princess Zyra as its original mystic, pioneer and adventurer. It is a tale of childhood heroism, adventure and the quest for being and existing as Australia faces drought.