Friday, May 20, 2011

Twisted Velvet Chains by Jessica Bell

It's Friday, and it's a sunny lovely day here in London. Hope it's as nice in your neck of the woods!

Today, I want to give a shout-out to Jessica Bell. She's written a wonderful book of poetry called Twisted Velvet Chains.

Here's the blurb:

Twisted Velvet Chains is a collection of poems which follows the experiences of one woman growing up with a bipolar, drug addicted, gothic musician mother. Each poem represents specific moments of their life that embrace vivid rich imagery, and illustrate the turmoil of emotions both experience while together. The collection is divided into four parts that flow one into the other from childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and post-death.

And here's my review on Goodreads:

It's been a long time since I've read a book of poetry, so when I sat down when Bell's 'Twisted Velvet Chains', I wasn't quite sure what to expect. But . . . wow. The poems grab you by the throat and won't let go. Visceral and powerful, Bell masterfully evokes image after image. Words become hammers, striking blows. It sounds a horrible cliché, but I couldn't put it down.

Check it out if you get the chance! Have a great weekend, everyone.

35 comments:

  1. I have heard about Jessica's book, what a good review you gave it. I hope to buu it when it is on sale.

    Yvonne.

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  2. Great shout-out!! Jessica is awesome!! So happy for her.

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  3. Thanks, Talli! It is already on sale on Amazon, Yvonne. Just click the title in this post and it'll take you to amazon :o)

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  4. I love poetry. Will have to check this one out!

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  5. I enjoy poetry and that sounds worth reading!

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  6. Love poetry and will check this book out! Thanks!

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  7. Like you, I don't read much poetry. But I've read another favorable review of this book.

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  8. Yay for Jessica Bell and beautiful poetry!! Take care
    x

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  9. Lovely shout-out! I love the title of this book, shall add to my list.

    Also, I've tagged you at my blog. I know you're prob super busy, please drop by when you can. x

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  10. Think I saw her work featured on Angela Felsted's blog, too.

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  11. Gosh it sounds compelling. Lovely to hear your enthusiasm :O)

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  12. I do love me some dark poetry. Off to check it out right now!

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  13. That a great review! I really love the title of the book too.

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  14. I'm always in awe of someone who can write so prolifically and so well. I haven't read the book yet, but will soon. Jessica is amazing.

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  15. Stellar review! Thank goodness it was sunny here or I think I would've called in sick. Nothing like rainy days to make one call in sick. :P

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  16. That is one fantastic review Talli.

    I remember when Jess was deciding on the name. I'm glad she went with my favorite....

    She's an amazing talent. GOOD LUCH JESSICA!

    Enjoy the sunshine, Talli... Have a great weekend.

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  17. So happy for Jessica! Thanks for the review :)

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  18. This sounds just like my kinda poetry. Dark, vivid, powerful...thanks for sharing

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  19. Ahh I absolutely love poetry! I'm going to have to add this to my Summer Reading List. :) Thanks for the rec, Talli!

    ~TRA

    http://xtheredangelx.blogspot.com

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  20. Thanks for the info about Jessica's book. Sounds cool.

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  21. How nice for you to give Jessica a shout out.

    I love the design of your website, by the way.

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  22. Whatever "it" is, Jessica's got it...she's a brilliant young talent!

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  23. I don't read much poetry either, but this looks really interesting.

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  24. Hi Talli,

    I find it very hard to pen poems, yet love reading them. Your review on Goodreads is so good.

    Thanks for posting this.

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  25. Great review. You didn't say a lot, but what you said really made me want to read the book.

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  26. Sounds like a riveting read. I know just the girl who'd love this book. Thanks for the review.

    Looks like you had a fab time at the RNA parteeee. Head better?

    Denise<3

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  27. Is the book for sale somewhere? I would love to check it out.

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  28. Will do! The poems sound great and the cover is pretty fantastic too!

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  29. Thanks all so much! And again, thanks, Talli. Mary, it's available on Amazon :o)

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  30. Hi Talli I tagged you over at mine :O)

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  31. what a great review. I love poetry but I haven't read any good poetry books lately. I will definitely have to check this one out!
    nutschell
    www.thewritingnut.com

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  32. my life has been upside down over here, but I will say I read the intro poem the other night and it was AMAZING... Jessica is fantastic~ :o) <3

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