Book Review Matchmaker

Connecting Reviewers with Authors

  • Home
  • Authors – Submit Your Book
  • Author Advertising PrePay
  • Author Interview Submission
You are here: Home / Archives for Poetry

We use affiliate links on this website, which means that when you click a link, we may earn a commission if you place an order, at no additional cost to you.


FEATURED: Shine a Light by Nicky Corcoran

By Book Review Matchmaker Leave a Comment

About Featured Book: Shine a Light by Nicky Corcoran

My book ‘Shine a Light’ is an updated version
(Updated in May 2025).

The paperback is written in English and is priced at £5.50.
It is also available in kindle unlimited for free.

‘Shine A Light’ puts a spotlight on
real-life experiences. This inspirational book
of twenty-seven poems (one of which is a four-
part poem called ‘Summer Holiday’).
All poems talk about life-experiences, some of
which are personal to the Author herself, from
growing up in the 1960’s right through to recent
times. The Author covers many a subject such
as hormonal changes, bullying and hate-
crimes, sexual orientation, sexism, child abuse,
mental health, religion.and relevant issues in
the world.
The Author also talks about love, compassion,
happiness, education, holidays and coming
together to care and share our problems, and to keep optimism in your heart and soul.
One thing that is clear is that the
Author gives her encouragement and can
relate herself and her own life experiences
to those of her readers. She understands
that sometimes life can be cruel and
unpredictable, and the pressures can
become overwhelming at times (just like a
rollercoaster ride – one minute up, the next
minute down).
The Author wants us to develop a certain
mindset to prepare ourselves for the challenges that life can throw our way, to come together, join hands and learn from our mistakes, reflect and improve our lives and for future generations. Together we can stamp out greed, selfishness, and hate!!
The poems in this book will leave you, the
reader with mixed emotions. Some may make
you laugh; some may make you sad and may
bring a tear to your eye!
ALWAYS REMEMBER, NEVER GIVE UP HOPE
Have you developed the skills and the strength of mind to survive, to become a good role-model for generations to

Nicky Corcoran was born in 1961. She is the eldest daughter of six siblings. Father, now a retired self-employed Builder, and mother a retired Organiser of Community Care.
Nicky, from Merseyside in England left school
at age of 16 years old and had several types of jobs until she discovered what it was that she wanted to be, which was a Nursery Nurse AND a Health Care Assistant. Nicky set out and became both qualified and experienced in these two fields of employment.
Nicky’s outlook on life is to be content and
happy and to appreciate what you have and to
work together to try to make the world a better place for everyone to live together in peace and harmony.
Nicky says, “I developed an interest mostly in
non-fictional writing as a hobby after my
grandfather drafted many poems and short
stories about the family.”
Nicky’s present employment is in a Care Home
for Complex mental and physical needs.

New to the world of book writing, Nicky has
now written two books and is at present
engaged in writing her third book, all of which are non-fiction and are about her thoughts, knowledge, and experiences of life as she grows up from child through to young adult and now into the mature woman that she has now become.

Buy Book Here.

Filed Under: *Featured Books, eBooks, Kindle Unlimited eBooks, Poetry, Print Books

We use affiliate links on this website, which means that when you click a link, we may earn a commission if you place an order, at no additional cost to you.


FEATURED: Nothing and Everything by Engin Ozertugrul

By Book Review Matchmaker Leave a Comment


About Featured Book: Nothing and Everything by Engin Ozertugrul

In Nothing and Everything, a new poetry collection by Dr. Engin Ozertugrul, the reader is invited into a deeply personal exploration of human existence, where paradox and transcendence coexist. Known for his previous work Interview with OCD, Dr. Ozertugrul turns his attention toward poetic expression as a channel for unpacking the intricate relationship between consciousness, emotion, and divinity.

Rather than writing with structured rhyme or literary perfection, Dr. Ozertugrul uses repetition, simplicity, and second-person narration to communicate a universal truth: we are all connected, we are all uncertain, and that’s where the beauty lies. “Poetry is the universal mathematics without numbers; it measures the depth of the spirit and heart,” says Ozertugrul.

Nothing and Everything avoids common poetic tropes—this is not a book about romance or singular religious views. Instead, it is a collection rooted in the raw human experience: fear, sadness, anger, and hope. Each poem wrestles with the limitations of what we can truly understand, while never descending into nihilism. The author leads readers instead to a place of meditative peace, born of acceptance and awareness.

Dr. Ozertugrul’s inspiration is wide-ranging and spiritual without adhering to a single tradition. He credits the influence of Transcendental Meditation (TM), which has guided his understanding of consciousness and personal transformation. “I am grateful for Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s TM. It has had a profound impact on my experience of an amazing thing called consciousness,” he writes.

The poems reflect this practice and the insights gained from other thinkers who shaped his worldview—Rumi, Spinoza, Carl Jung, Kant, Emerson, and William Blake among them. Their philosophical echoes are present but reinterpreted through a deeply contemporary and individual lens.

“This book is about being human,” Ozertugrul says. “It’s about our challenges, disappointments. It’s about our fears, anger, and hate—but it is also about joy and peace.”

Written with what the author calls “a better use of his OCD mind,” the poems layer repetition to create a kind of spiritual hypnosis. Readers familiar with mindfulness, meditation, and even existential philosophy will find something resonant in its lines.

This book is likely to appeal strongly to adults with an interest in meditation, mindfulness, and nontraditional spirituality. Communities associated with TM and organizations like the David Lynch Foundation will find much to contemplate in its pages.

Though this is not a self-help book, Nothing and Everything does offer comfort. Not by giving answers, but by giving readers space to sit with their questions

Buy Book Here.

Filed Under: *Featured Books, Audiobook, eBooks, Poetry, Print Books

We use affiliate links on this website, which means that when you click a link, we may earn a commission if you place an order, at no additional cost to you.


Featured Book: Here Lies No One: A Poetry Collection by B. Brunswick

By Book Review Matchmaker Leave a Comment


About Featured Book: Here Lies No One: A Poetry Collection by B. Brunswick

Sale Price: $0.99 Ebook and $9.99 Paperback from 31st July 2023 – 5 Aug 2023

What makes the journey of life meaningful? Is it the possessions you gather, or the memories you leave behind you? In an expedition from birth to grave, could you remain unforgotten?

Ride the rollercoaster of life, the light and the darkness, and the loneliness and illusion. With vivid artistry of words, through a raw and honest lens, that will leave you pondering your own life adventure, what you can achieve, and what you can become. A rock n roll style and a unique perspective bring you accessible poetry in a palatable and relatable way.

Go on a lyrical exploration of the inner soul and the cosmos around us. Journey through the complexities of humanity that can leave us numb, the trauma and the pain, yet always bringing the light of hope every step of the way. Break and heal, hurt and grow, and blossom into the colossus of a human that you can become. You won’t be the one who’s tombstone reads, “Here Lies No One”

Here Lies No One is the emotional and inspiring journey, that will move your heart, mind and soul. If you’re a fan of modern and unique poetry, you’ll love B. Brunswick’s evocative and profound anthology.

Buy Here Lies No One: A Poetry Collection now and start to draw your map of life’s complex journey!

This Poetry book is available in these Formats: eBook, Print

This book is in Kindle Unlimited!

Buy Book Here.

Filed Under: *Featured Books, Bargain Books Under $3, Kindle Unlimited eBooks, Poetry

We use affiliate links on this website, which means that when you click a link, we may earn a commission if you place an order, at no additional cost to you.


Featured Book: Human Lives in Rhyme Consolations in the Time of Covid by Mark Taylor

By Book Review Matchmaker Leave a Comment

poetry book
About Featured Book: Human Lives in Rhyme Consolations in the Time of Covid by Mark Taylor

A selection of poems, written before the Covid Pandemic, that offer hope for a better life and world when Covid fades in our collective memories.

This Poetry book is available in these Formats: eBook, Print

Buy Book Here.

Filed Under: *Featured Books, Poetry

We use affiliate links on this website, which means that when you click a link, we may earn a commission if you place an order, at no additional cost to you.


Featured Book: EDEN THRIVES WITHIN: A Collection of Awakening Poetry by Jonathan Harrison

By Book Review Matchmaker Leave a Comment


About Featured Book: EDEN THRIVES WITHIN: A Collection of Awakening Poetry by Jonathan Harrison

NEW RELEASE: RRP $4.99 reduced to $0.99 until the 1st of August.

EDEN THRIVES WITHIN is a collection of poems of awareness from award-winning spiritual author J.M. Harrison.
Imagine a banquet of awareness where Eckhart Tolle meets English mystic William Blake, now add a sprinkle of Rumi and a dash of Zen’s Dōgen to the mix, and you’ll get a real sense of the universal content of these enlightening poems.

This Poetry book is available in these Formats: eBook, Print

This book is in Kindle Unlimited!

Buy Book Here.

Filed Under: *Featured Books, Bargain Books Under $3, Kindle Unlimited eBooks, Poetry

We use affiliate links on this website, which means that when you click a link, we may earn a commission if you place an order, at no additional cost to you.


From My Heart To Yours; A Mother’s Advice To Her Son by Myrlande E Sauveur

By Book Review Matchmaker Leave a Comment

From My Heart To Yours; A Mother’s Advice To Her Son by Myrlande E Sauveur

Poems that radiate the unconditional love of motherhood.
Poetry can uplift and inspire, and the poems in this collection certainly deliver. Written by a mother for her infant son, these poems will resonate in your soul, soothe your mind, and stick with you long after you’ve read the final word. If you need a pick-me-up, a reminder of the unbreakable bond between a mother and child, or simply want to enjoy a moment of peace, this book is a must-read. Fill your thoughts with love and forget your troubles for a moment. From My Heart to Yours: A Mother’s Advice to Her Son offers powerful words, important messages, and makes a great gift for all ages!

[Read more…] about From My Heart To Yours; A Mother’s Advice To Her Son by Myrlande E Sauveur

Filed Under: Bargain Books Under $3, Buyer's Guides, Heat Level 1 - G Rated Clean Read, Poetry Tagged With: Myrlande e Sauveur

We use affiliate links on this website, which means that when you click a link, we may earn a commission if you place an order, at no additional cost to you.


Angels Always Near: A Poetry Collection by Denise Mullinex

By Book Review Matchmaker Leave a Comment

Angels Always Near: A Poetry Collection by Denise Mullinex

The Angels Always Near poetry collection offers an experimental take on the timeless emotions of adolescence, capturing moments of imagination and being while exploring the universal theme of love through emotional wordscapes. In this re-edited collection, the mysteries of teenage love and ideals of beauty are filtered through a mature adult perspective, bringing readers a new interpretation. The Angels Always Near is a refreshing journey through teenage eyes and the surprising truths that they can hold in explaining the world around them.

[Read more…] about Angels Always Near: A Poetry Collection by Denise Mullinex

Filed Under: Audiobook, Bargain Books Under $3, Buyer's Guides, Heat Level 1 - G Rated Clean Read, Poetry, Print Books Tagged With: #Poetry, poetry collection, Teen Poetry, YA

We use affiliate links on this website, which means that when you click a link, we may earn a commission if you place an order, at no additional cost to you.


Featured Book: Shine a Light by Nicky Corcoran

By Book Review Matchmaker Leave a Comment


About Featured Book: Shine a Light by Nicky Corcoran

Free on Amazon kindle unlimited
£1.99/2.99 US for Kindle
£3.99/5.49 US for paperback

‘Shine a Light’ literally shines a light on real life experiences, some of which are personal to me. This collection of poems shows just how vulnerable we can be when nature and fate unexpectedly throws things our way – yes, life can sometimes be cruel!

In certain situations, we have little or no control over what can happen to us but sometimes, we can be lucky too.

Although none of us can escape fate, there are however certain things we can do to lessen the blow.

My message is simple. We need to take responsibility for our actions and work together to eradicate the greed, selfishness and ignorance that can obstruct and hinder the environment and the world in which we live.

The poems contained in this book will leave you, the reader, with mixed emotions. Some will make you laugh, some may make you sad and others will perhaps strike a chord within you and evoke happy memories of your own.

Shine a Light. Like a huge lighthouse towering over murky rough seas in vast, deep dark waters and rescue teams on the way. Would this be enough to bring you to safety? Would the rescue teams find you? Do they all have what it takes? Will they go ‘the extra mile’ or would some of them want to turn back too soon.

Have you developed the strength of mind that it takes to survive? Will you sink or swim or even keep your head above water?

This Poetry book is available in these Formats: eBook, Print

This book is in Kindle Unlimited!

Buy Book Here.

Filed Under: *Featured Books, Bargain Books Under $3, Kindle Unlimited eBooks, Poetry

We use affiliate links on this website, which means that when you click a link, we may earn a commission if you place an order, at no additional cost to you.


FEATURED BOOK: Dead City by Sean Platt

By Book Review Matchmaker Leave a Comment

When Ian Keys was promoted to the top Hemisphere — creator of Necrophage, the drug that paused the necrotic outbreak, he knew he’d get access to company secrets. But he didn’t know he would discover evidence that the “cure” his company gave the world might not have been a cure at all. The clock is ticking. Is there time to save what’s left of the world? … or has the slide into chaos already begun?

Dead City will be free for a limited promotional time.

Link to buy book

Click to join this author’s email list

For joining the author’s email/newsletter list you will get:
Conundrum

Filed Under: Bargain Books Under $3, Buyer's Guides, Poetry, Print Books

We use affiliate links on this website, which means that when you click a link, we may earn a commission if you place an order, at no additional cost to you.


Inspire Me: Raw by Sonia Iris Lozada

By Book Review Matchmaker Leave a Comment

Inspire Me: Raw by Sonia Iris Lozada

In INSPIRE ME: RAW, Sonia Iris Lozada reveals the unspoken hidden moments, speaking courage and faith for all to move on. Traveling through the lands of her life from Chicago to Los Angeles, Lozada’s unique bi-cultural perspective captures incidents and images of rough terrain with honesty and wry acceptance. As a singer and performer, she moves her words through the body and soul; and by giving a glimpse into our spirits’ reconciliation with difficult days, her deft words lighten all our paths.

[Read more…] about Inspire Me: Raw by Sonia Iris Lozada

Filed Under: Bargain Books Under $3, Buyer's Guides, Poetry, Print Books

Next Page »

Categories

  • *Author Interviews
  • *Books by Format
    • Audiobook
    • eBooks
    • Print Books
  • *Books by Heat Level
    • Heat Level 1 – G Rated Clean Read
    • Heat Level 2 – PG
    • Heat Level 3 – PG-13
    • Heat Level 4 – R Rated
    • Heat Level 5 – NC-17
  • *Books with Special Pricing
    • Bargain Books Under $3
    • Kindle Unlimited eBooks
    • Limited Time Free Promotion
    • PermaFree Books
  • *Featured Books
  • Buyer's Guides
  • Children's Books
  • Coloring & Activity Books For Adults
  • Comic Books & Graphic Novels
  • Faith and Religion
    • Christian Fiction
    • Christian Non-Fiction
    • Spiritual Growth
  • Fiction
    • Action & Adventure
    • Biographical Fiction
    • Cozy Mystery
    • Drama
    • Erotica
    • Fantasy
    • Historical
    • Horror
    • Mystery/Suspense
    • Mystery/Thriller
    • Paranormal
    • Religious Mystery
    • Science Fiction
    • Thriller
    • Time Travel
    • Women's Fiction
  • News
  • Non-Fiction
    • Autobiographies
    • Biographies & Memoirs
    • Body/Mind/Spirit
    • Business Books
    • Cookbook
    • Educational/How-to
    • Essays
    • Health & Fitness
    • Humor
    • Inspirational Books for You
    • Journal
    • Journaling
    • Love and Marriage
    • New Age
    • Personal Growth
    • Women's Health
  • Poetry
  • Romance
    • Clean Romance
    • Erotica
    • Historical Romance
    • Paranormal Romance
    • Regency Romance
    • Romantic Suspense
    • Western Romance
  • Young Adult
    • YA – Action and Adventure
    • YA – Fantasy
    • YA – Science Fiction

Pages

  • Author Advertising PrePay
  • Author Interview Submission
  • Sites in the BookGoodies Network
  • Submit Your Book

Copyright © 2025 · A BookGoodies Network Site