Maine Poetry & Photography Collection
Get ready to vacation 365 days a year!
My Maine, Haiku through the Seasons by Bette A. Stevens
Available in paperback ($16.00) today!
Pre-order eBook ($4.99)—delivered on July 1, 2019.
Early Review
“Bette Stevens has used the bounty and beauty of the seasons in her home state of Maine as inspiration for lyrical and charming haikus that touch the soul and enliven the senses. From the windowsill seedlings and crowned crocus choirs of spring to the lady slippers and salamander spots of summer… from crispy, crunchy leaves and pumpkin confections of autumn to the white weighted branches and icicles weeping of winter… Bette Stevens’s imagery draws the reader into her world of wonder and delight. This is a collection to be slowly savored, made even more delicious with her original drawings and photographs. I can’t remember enjoying a book of poetry more.”—N.A. Granger, Professor Emerita, University of North Carolina
Blurb
Inspired by The Pine Tree State—Maine’s diverse landscape, natural beauty, rural communities, and independent people—the author’s 150 haiku poems, along with her photographs take readers on a memorable journey. The collection travels through Maine’s four seasons and includes state symbols and interesting facts about The Pine Tree State.
CLICK links below to order your copy today!
MY MAINE
Haiku through the Seasons by Bette A. Stevens
“The Way Life Should Be”
Bette A. Stevens, Maine Author 
Comments on: "Release Day for MY MAINE by Bette A. Stevens (A Poetry & Photography Collection)" (97)
I started writing a book once & never finished… hmmmmm maybe I should get up off my duff & do it. Oh well, thanks for sharing your writings. I truly admire you. hugs
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Go for it! You’ve nothing to lose by finishing and publishing your book and just think how wonderful it will be to have that project you’ve been working on published. Check out Amazon, XmasDolly! ❤ I think you'll be glad you did. Best wishes and hugs back to you.
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[…] Thanks M.C. Tuggle for sharing this wonderful quote! ~ Bette A. Stevens https://www.4writersandreaders.com […]
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Congratulations, Bette! 😄
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Thanks, Linda! 🙂 So glad you stopped by to check out the new book.
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Bette, I purchased the ebook, and look forward to reading it. Lovely cover.
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Thanks so much, Mary. ❤ I hope you enjoy MY MAINE, my friend… Wishing you a blessed and beautiful holiday weekend! xo
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Congratulations, Bette – wishing you great success with your wonderful new book. x
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Thanks so much, Toni. ❤ Have a beautiful day, my friend. xo
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Congratulations Bette!
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Thanks so much, Marian! ❤
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Enjoy my friend’s Haikus. You’ll love them.
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Thanks for the share and lovely introduction, Sharon! ❤ Hugs & Happy Week! xo
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Bette, I’m so happy for you. And the cover is absolutely beautiful. I shared it everywhere. LOL
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Ever thanks, dear Sharon! ❤ Sending lots of love your way… xoxoxo
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Woo-hoo! Your poems are so vivid, with every word chosen with care. Looking forward to it. In the meantime, I’m sharing… : )
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Thanks so much, Cathleen! ❤ Your lovely note made my day… Blessings and love, my friend. xo
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Congratulations on your new release, Bette! I love Haiku poetry and Maine has always intrigued me (Stephen King’s birth state). I’m putting “My Maine” on my TBR list. All the best❣️
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Thanks so much, Vashti! ❤ xo
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Congratulations, Bette! I have been looking forward to reading this. I pre-ordered it a while back. 💕🤗💕
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Thanks so much, Michelle! ❤ Hugs & Happy Week, my friend. xoxoxo
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Thanks so much, Diana! ❤ xo
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Your haiku is lovely, Bette. Congrats on the new book. I have it on preorder and I’m looking forward to reading. 🙂 ❤
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Congratulations Bette on your New Book Release 🌹🎉🎉🥳🥳🌹
The cover is so vibrant, wishing you great success.
Yonnie💜🌸
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Thanks so much for your lovely note, Yonnie. ❤ Have a beautiful day!
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You are quite welcome, have a Beautiful Day as well! 💜😊
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Hearty congrats on getting your book out there! And what a lovely review to kick things off. RT.
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BTW, it’s odd isn’t it that Amazon doesn’t automatically put the print and digital on the same webpage. I actually had to email them to make mine happen.
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Thanks for the heads-up… This is the first time this has happened to me–now I’ll know to email them 🙂 Have a super summer day, Jacqui!
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Hi, Jacqui. Thanks so much for the lovey note. N.A. Granger’s review got my heart jumping for joy. ❤ xo
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Hugs & Happy Week, dear Eugenia! ❤ xo
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Congratulations, Bette! I am thrilled for you and ordered to add to my collection. ❤️
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Ever thanks for your awesome support, dear Eugenia! ❤ Hope you enjoy MY MAINE… xo
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You’re welcome, Bette! you’re my role model!
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Congratulations, Bette. I just know this is a must-have for my collection.
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Thanks so much for your lovely note and support, Norah! ❤ xo
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You are welcome, Bette.
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Many congratulations Bette. Wishing you lots of sales and more lovely reviews.
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Thanks so much, Brigid. ❤ Have a blessed and beautiful day… xo
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The cover art is beautiful, almost as beautiful as the words inside the book I’m sure! This is fantastic – you should be very proud, congratulations! ♥
Caz xx
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Thanks so much for your lovely note, Caz! ❤ Wishing you a blessed and beautiful summer… xo
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Congratulations, Bette! This is such an exciting day for you! ❤
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Thank you, Miriam. ❤ xo
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You’re welcome, Bette. ❤
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Congratulations Bette! How very exciting & I love the cover! I’ll check it out when supplies arrive here in Australia 😀 can’t wait! ♥
Bless you,
Jennifer
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Thanks so much for your thoughtful note and support, Jennifer. ❤ Hope you enjoy MY MAINE. Blessings, my friend! xo
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I recently visited my 50th state (Alaska), Bette, but I have no memory of Maine because I was so young when my family passed through. I look forward to reading your book and revisiting Maine at my more advanced age when I can appreciate it.
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Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit and chat, Pete. Dan and I have visited all 48 of the contiguous states to date… The wonders abound and I can only imagine the glories of Alaska and Hawaii. I hope you enjoy MY MAINE and will have a chance to come back for a visit. June, late September and very early October are great times to visit “The Pine Tree State.” Best wishes, Bette.
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Happy release day, Bette! Such a gorgeous cover! Congratulations! 🎉🍾🎈🎊
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Thanks so much, dear Jill! ❤ xo
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Congratulations Bette. Love and blessings 💙💚
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Thank you, Elisabeth. ❤ Sending lots of love your way… xo
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Happy release day, Bette! All the best.
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Thank you, Darlene! ❤
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Congratulations, Bette. I have been looking forward to this book, especially with my fall Maine trip coming up. I’ve pre-ordered my copy and look forward to discovering your beautiful Maine. If I can help you with blog promotion, please let me know. I would be happy to host you!
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Thanks so much for your awesome support, Mae! ❤ Hope you enjoy MY MAINE and that your autumn visit is awesome. I'll be working up some blog posts over the next couple of weeks and so appreciate your support–you're all-around awesome, my gracious and talented friend! ❤ xo
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Aww, thanks 🙂 Those are mutual feelings ❤ !
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Ever thanks, dear Alethea! ❤ Sending lots of love your way.. xoxo
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That’s a lovely review. Congratulations!
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Thanks for you thoughtful, Jina. ❤ N.A. Granger's review made my heart pit-a-pat with happiness. Have a blessed and beautiful week, my friend.
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how wonderful, Bette!
you are already
a best seller 🙂
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Thanks so much for you support, David. Your photography at Yosemite is breathtakingly beautiful… 🙂
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Bette, how wonderfully exciting for you and I wish you the best of luck with the paperback release today and the ebook on the first of July. A captivating introduction to the post and the review is superb. N A Granger cleverly and with skill weaves your poetic phrases into the actual review – sounds enthralling with the combination of poetry, drawings and photos. Enjoy the special day! 🎉 xx
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Thanks so very much for your lovely note, dear Annika! ❤ xo
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Congrats, Bette! Looks great.
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Thank you, River. 🙂 xo
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You’re welcome.
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Congratulations Bette, that is a fantastic review! Wishing you great success with this book too. Love and hugs.
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Thanks so very much, dear Balroop. ❤ Blessings and love every day, my talented friend. xo
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Congrats and best of luck,
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Thank you. 🙂
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Congratulations, Bette. This is great news. I have pre-ordered.
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Thanks so very much, dear Robbie… ❤ xo
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How cool and I just ordered your book in paperback. Looking forward to receiving it.
Have a fabulous day and week, Bette. ♥
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Ever thanks for your support and inspiring note, dear Sandee! ❤ I hope you enjoy MY MAINE and look forward to your thoughts on my latest creation. Blessings and love… xo
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Congratulations
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Congrats. Bette on your upcoming release! I can’t wait to read it and have pre-ordered it!
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Thanks so very much, Denise! ❤ xo
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Congratulations, Bette!!
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Thank you, Susi! 🙂 xo
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Congratulations, Bette. Wishing you much success! ♥♥
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Thank you, Billy Ray! ❤
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Congratulations, Bette! So excited for you. XO
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Thanks so much, dear Natalie. ❤ xo
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Congratulations!
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Thank you, Andrew. 🙂
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You’re welcome.
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Congratulations! This is wonderful news! I look forward to reading it. ♥
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Thanks so much, Gwen! ❤ xo
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Congratulations!
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Thank you, Sharon. 🙂 xo
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