Nesie, thanks so much for shining your Spotlight on MY MAINE! ~Bette A. Stevens https://www.4writersandreaders.com
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Comments on: "#Spotlight “My Maine: Haiku Through the Seasons” by Bette A. Stevens" (38)
Congratulations, Bette. Your book of poetry sounds wonderful and how lovely to get a review like this one! Cheers. I will be checking it out on GoodReads.
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Thanks so much, Lisa. I appreciate your visit and comment. Enjoy your weekend! 🙂
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I’ve been to Maine twice now and am enamored with all the wide open spaces. ❤️ A delightful place and a wonderful topic for haikus!
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Delighted to hear you’ve experience what we Mainer’s say, “The way life should be”… Thanks for joining the conversation.
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Ah, yes, the way life should be is right!
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Congratulations, Bette. I have MY MAINE on my desk and can’t wait to read it.
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Thanks so much, Michelle! Hope you enjoy the journey… ❤ Have a blessed and beautiful weekend, my friend. xo
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Thanks, Bette, and I wish the same for you. ❤️
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[…] author’s 150 haiku poems, along with her photographs, reflect the Maine she knows and loves. Bette A. Stevens’s imagery draws the reader into her world of wonder and delight. My Maine takes readers on a […]
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I love the collection of haikus and photos, Bette. I’m looking forward to it.
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Thanks so much, Jacqui. 🙂 Have a beautiful weekend!
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Well-deserved, Bette. I loved this read. It brought back so many memories of my childhood visits to Maine. 🙂
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Thanks so much, Diana. ❤ Delighted to hear it brought back memories of Maine for you. xo
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Haven’t had an opportunity to read your book yet but looking forward to reading a part of your life in poetry!!… 🙂
Until we meet again…
May the dreams you hold dearest
Be those which come true
May the kindness you spread
Keep returning to you
(Irish Saying)
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Thanks so much for the note and blessing, Larry… Wishing you a weekend filled with blessings and love! ❤
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Great to see Bette! ♥
Bless you,
Jennifer
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Thank you, Jennifer! ❤ xo
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Congratulations! This is lovely.
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Thank you, Kymber! 🙂
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Congratulations Blessings Bette. Beautifully written.
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Thank you, Yonnie. ❤
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You are certainly welcome 💜
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Congratulations Bette!
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Thank you.
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Congratulations, it takes a lot for such an achievement.
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Thanks so much for your kind words.
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My pleasure.
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Congratulations Bette, beautiful words – well deserved! Just recovering from my new release! I am soon going to stroll into Maine and savor your haiku. 🙂
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Thanks so much, dear Balroop! ❤ Blessings and love…
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Congratulations, Bette!! Maine should make you an official spokesperson for the state!
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Thanks so much for your sweet note of confidence, Jan. ❤ Hugs & Happy Week! xx
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Fantastic, Bette. I have your poetry on my ereader waiting for me to dip into it. I really must bump it up my list, lol. Congratulations on this recognition 🙂
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well deserved
recognition 🙂
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Thanks so much, David. 🙂
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Loved it! ❤
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Thanks so much, Jill! ❤ xo
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Kudos, Bette. I love your beautiful words. Hugs.
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Thanks, Teagan.. Feeling the love and sending bunches back to you! ❤
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