"MY BOOK!" (take a peek 👀)

After years of being asked to publish some of my poems, here are a few. I hope you'll support this poetic effort by ordering my book to enjoy and grace your collection.

           Take a peek Behind the Smile!           

This book's cover feels like smooth, thick suede!

352 pages  |  9"x 6"  |  145 poems | 52 individual forms

Includes Easy Instructions for Writing Each Form

          Check it out on You Tube          

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVcwVexEz-M

"FOR A SIGNED, PERSONALIZED 1st EDITION"

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Please, order and leave a review

to support and help promote my book sales,

or leave a review here, so I'll know you've looked-in.

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  A note from the Publisher on this book and its author.  

   Behind the Smile, by Richard W. Jenkins, is a collection of exceptional poetic renderings by a master literary author.

   This expansive "three hundred fifty two page" volume hosts "one hundred forty five poems" in "fifty-two individual formats." Chapters cover Poetry, Romance, Life, Love, Emotion, Imagery, Sadness, Humor, Japanese Forms, Promise, Sensuality, Fantasy, and Thinking. There's even a detailed section in the back on how to write each poetic form.

   This is a book for poetry lovers from beginner to master, by a Poet's Poet.

   Richard is a master poet, poet laureate emeritus and dedicated poetry teacher to literally hundreds. He has earned several degrees from Binary Logic to Architectural Drafting, Master Electrician, Grandmaster Martial Arts Instructor, Artistic Design, and a Master of Fine Arts Degree Cūm Laudé (concentration on English Literature, Prose & Poetry) from Provident University.

   He says, "Though, it may seem I've done a lot, the more that's learned and accomplished, the further I'm able to realize there's so much more remaining to learn and better share with others."

   We would love for you to order Behind the Smile in soft or hardback edition, and feel the thick suede-like warmth of its cover,

   Sales have been exemplary, showing great promise in continuing this trend. We are proud to be publisher and printer of this extraordinarily outstanding book, written by a true word craftsman.

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Blessings and enjoyable reading to one and all.

Gary Greenwell, Publisher, FreshInkGroup.com

Author's Note

Thank you all for our years of friendship and camaraderie, and in sharing your wonderful, endlessly-creative writings here at the Café … I'm looking forward to many more.

Deep poetic love to one and all ⁓ Richard : )

Reviews

[Jacob Clifford]

Sincere congratulations! Nearly every writer dreams of publishing a book, be it a novel or a book of poems, and you've done it! I hope you're as proud as you're entitled to be. I know we haven't seen each other all that much on this site, but from what I've seen, you have real talent. Whether or not you publish more works, I know the rest of your life will be filled with the kind of beauty only your poetry can create.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Jacob,

For dropping in to read up on my new book and to leave such inspiring words of praise and appreciation.
I sincerely hope you order and enjoy your own copy of my humble poems for many years to come.

May your days be blessed with the same happiness you've so graciously bestowed upon an humbled olde bard! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Judy Emery/ Lilly Emery]

I'm so proud of you for your accomplishment:) I will have to go and get me that book :) and thank you for sharing your work on this page it will help us all to strive to do the same.

[Richard🖌]

Lilly Dear,
You are a sweetheart to brag on me, and for being proud enough to order your own 1st Edition Copy.

Bless you with my warmest, most happy hugs! ⁓ Richard 🌸

[angel]

Best of luck with the book; I hereby officially look in! Taking a minute to promote my own books, if thst's okay. Both available on this site: NOWHERE MAN, an alternate history in which John Lennon survives being shot,and FOR THE LOVE OF JOHN, in which I give him a full life of 77+ years, a good life with two daughters to deal with. I loved writing him as the dad to these girls! I'm sort of new here but hope to be friends~~Angel Godiva

[Richard🖌]

I have no objection toyou using my book promotion to promote yours, Angel, as long as you are courteous enough order my book in gratuity.

Thanks for the good luck … your purchase will help me accomplish that.
I wish you luck, as-well! ⁓ Richard : )

[Silmara McGarry]

What a superb news! How happy I am for you. Beautiful color, presentation, title...everything!!!!!
And off course you had to share your wonderfulness with the world in a book. Congratulationsss Richard, Success, for you are a GREAT poet. I shall have one surely :-)

[Richard🖌]

My Dear Sil,
Thank you you ever-so warmly and gratefully for your wonderful words of praise, appreciation, and encouragement.
Form You, this means so very much, and for your congratulations my heart soars⁓*

Be sure to order your copy while the 1st Edition is still in print.

My warmest hugs to you, Sil ⁓ Richard 😊

[heavenscentgirl1]

Congratulations on the Success of your book of Poetry. ❤️

[Richard🖌]

Just passed the 650 mark in sales!!!
Thank you most graciously and appreciatively, Mary Jo … big HUG! ⁓ Richard : )

[heavenscentgirl1]

There is a Simple but SPECIAL MAN “Behind The Smile. richard is a fine & Accomplshed Master Poet and his book has a very special place in my Library. 💖❤️💝

[Richard🖌]

What a beautiful and inspiring endorsement, May Jo.
I cannot thank you enough, and to know my book resides in a special place in your library makes publishing it all the more worthwhile and rewarding.

A big, warm, grateful hug to you for ordering a 1st Edition copy and for blessing it author so wonderfully! ⁓ Richard : )

[heavenscentgirl1]

A big warm hug back at you my friend. 💖😍

[Nankya Yudaya]

Great milestone Richard! being a fan of your writing, i am confident that book is as remarkable as all your work and some.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you warmly, Nankya,
Mm, I love your name!
Your encouraging praise is so very inspiring and gratifyingly welcomed.
Oh, how dearly I'd love for you to have a copy of my book for your own hands to hold and enjoy.

Happy smiles with warmest hugs! ⁓ Richard : )

[Nankya Yudaya]

Hahaha.. unique name i suppose!
Meanwhile, you are so welcome and i'll be glad to have a copy

[Richard🖌]

I just looked, Nankya, and Amazon.com is offering the softcover edition, the next 4 copies for $6.35 (that's more than half what it costs to print it), discounted from $19.90, and just sold two in the past hour. : )

[Nankya Yudaya]

I am so happy for you Richard!
But half what it costs to print it!?

[Richard🖌]

Yes, Amazon buys books from the printers at distribution cost, and often marks them down for a short while, as a promotion to attract buyers.

[Onlyme]

Wonderful news Richard. Good luck with your new book. I am sure it will do great. Loved the poem. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Dear Dee, : )
Your good luck wish for my book means a lot to me, as does the thoughtful comment of it doing great.
I would love and appreciate not more that knowing you went to: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Behind-Smile-Exceptional-Poetic-Renderings/dp/1936442485/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1528992532&sr=8-1&keywords=behind+the+smile+by+richard+w.+jenkins and ordered your own 1st Editin copy to hold in your hands and keep handy in your library for many moments lost in the wonders of my poetry.
If you wish, you can even order a signed/personalized edition with Free Shipping at: https://sites.google.com/site/behindthesmilerwj/home?previewAsViewer=1

Thank you, Dear Poetess, for your inspiring warmth! ⁓ Richard : )

[wordman]

richard,it is good that every once in a while someone on a ameatur poetry site can do well and flourish
i hope your new book is a big success

[Richard🖌]

Hey, Ron!
It's good to see you, my friend. : )
Thanks for the encouragement, too … I need it!
Get a signed copy for yourself. It's an excellent book I know you'll thoroughly enjoy and will be proud to include in your library.
I would be thrilled to personalize and send it to you shipping free.
We need to visit more often, eh? ⁓ Richard : )