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ACCOLADES & BLURBS
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PRESS COVERAGE
The US Report.com, ""How Does a Poet Get a Book of Poetry Published"" - 4/14/08
The Greenville News, "Poets say art form has new fans, enduring appeal," - 4/07/08
UpstateMoms.com, "Steph dishes about...National Poetry Month," The Supper Swap Girls - 4/08/08
The Nassau County Record, "High Tea Brings Young, Mature Women Together," by Angye Morrison - 11/08/07
MomWriters Literary Magazine, "An Interview with Jayne Jaudon Ferrer," by Jackie Papandrew - Fall 2007
The Writer, "Poetry's Parade Begins," by Kay Day - April 2007
The Greenville News, Greenville, SC, "Motherhood Gives Birth to Book Ideas," by Kathy Spencer-Mention - May 2004
Long Story Short, A Women Writers Showcase, An Interview with Jayne Jaudon Ferrer
Toasted Cheese, An Interview with Jayne Jaudon Ferrer
The Orange County Register, "The Royal Treatment: Mothers Share the Wonders and Woes of Raising Boys," by Kristi Gustafson
REVIEWS
Dew on the Kudzu: "Funnier than heck...any poem that uses the words 'feeble-brained jerk' to describe a cheating husband, well, that wins me right over." —Mis Idgie, reviewer of all things Southern. To read the complete review, click here.
Blether.com: "Jayne Jaudon Ferrer possesses an unmatchable wit and precision of language which shine through in her latest collection of poems. . .Mothers and daughters clash, cry, yell, and console each other through life's passions. . . —Christine Hohlbaum, author of Diary of a Mother, SAHM I Am, and American Housewive Abroad. To read Ms. Hohlbaum's complete review, click here.
EBabyPages.com: "Jayne Jaudon Ferrer's poetry is magnificent, often taking me from belly laughs to the verge of tears in the same poem." —Bob, reviewer. To read the complete review, click here.
Epinions: ". . . I don't always keep the books I receive for review. 'A Mother of Sons is a book I will be keeping and reading again." -- Molly Martin, reviewer. To read the complete review, click here.
MyShelf.com: ". . . a delightful collection . . . Ferrer's heartfelt words should resonate with mothers, caretakers, and anyone with an interest in motherhood." -- Sarah Lomas, reviewer. To read the complete review, click here.
Scribes World: "The flow of writer/poet Ferrer's writing is delicate and graceful then swinging and twirly, now foot stomping and then swaying to the beat of the hearts of mother and daughter." -- Molly Martin, reviewer. To read the complete review, click here.
Everyday Mom: "What touched me is the way [Jayne's] got the big right in there with the small . . the small and simple pleasures of life are...worthy of being marked in their passing, too." -- Miriam Peskowitz, author of The Truth Behind the Mommy Wars. To read the complete review, click here.
ACCOLADES & BLURBS
"...you and the [poetry] tea party were a cultural earthquake in Hilliard...I believe its effects will resonate with many, many readers." — Joani Selement, co-founder ofAmelia Island Book Festival
"On a scale of 1 to 10, you were an 11! There are no words sufficient to describe the success of our first UMW retreat...what a great, awesome team you and God are! Wow! I'm still on Cloud 9!" — Joanne Bowden, Ramona, CA
"You and your wonderful words continue to simply amaze me!! Keep those books a coming!!" — Jean Binn, Greenville, SC
"Jayne Jaudon Ferrer weaves her poetry around themes that tug on the heart—a quality that makes her work accessible to a wide variety of readers. Her metrical abilities implant an upbeat tempo, an element that produces an uplifting of the reader’s spirit. Ms. Ferrer’s poems not only touch the mother in us, but also speak to the heart of the father." — Kay Day, author of A Poetry Break, Perfect Words, and Killing Earl
On She of the Rib: Women Unwrapped:
"...a bittersweet, yet joyful evocation of Southern womanhood. A vivid nosegay to keep beside your pillow." — Author and star of Designing Women, Dixie Carter
"I've always been missing the poetry appreciation gene, but it kicked in for this book!" — Actress/Author Marcia Wallace
On Dancing with my Daughter:
"Your book was the highlight of a very personal pre-wedding morning that my daughter and I spent together. Your poems are so right on about raising and coping with a daughter that I was able to make notes on almost every page reflecting a memory of our life as mother and daughter. Your words were perfectand jogged my memory of some precious and some not precious moments!" —Holly Scher, Hendersonville, NC
"You must know that when I packed to evacuate for Hurricane Frances, Dancing with My Daughter was packed up with my most treasured possessions!" —Jane Counts, Stuart, FL
". . .quite enjoyable and definitely an achievement in poetry. . .vivid and colorful metaphors. . .an honest and beautiful volume of poems on motherhood." —Zeno Vernyik, for Women Writers
"...poetry as colorful and passionate as the ‘Cinnamon Sin’ and ‘Mango Mama’ the daughter smears on her lips in ‘Budding Beauty.’"—Deb DiSandro, author of Tales of a Slightly Off Supermom: Fighting for Truth, Justice and Clean Underwear
"...endearing in so many ways...Ferrer’s poetry speaks to what is good with the world... 'hummingbirds and harvest moons and hugs' extolling the pure, glorious goodness of motherhood. On the page, Ferrer’s joy appears both palpable and tangible as she paints to life all the realities of raising a daughter. She strikes a witty universal chord as she describes the role of mothering as being 'chopped liver in panty hose, transportation with an attitude, a uterus with a wallet.' Dancing with my Daughter is an upbeat celebration, a poetic delicacy leaving you both fed, fortified and wanting more." —Glenis Redmond, award-winning performance poet and author of Backbone, Naming It, If I Ain’t African, and Word Power
On A New Mother's Thoughts:
"Unlike the stiff, stilted poetry languishing on library shelves, Ferrer's stream of consciousness style reads as softly as a sprinkle of baby powder."—The Tampa Tribune
"Your poems describe my feelings just as if you had a direct line to the heartsongs stored in my soul. Please keep writing!"—Kelly Kupiec, mother
"Jayne's books can grab that part of any parent's soul that yearns to know someone else can relate to their life. . .As a parent of preschoolers/toddlers, I give Jayne's books the highest recommendation!!" —Amazon.com
On A Mother of Sons:
"As a mother of four
little boys, reading this book was like looking at a snapshot of our home. Jayne has
captured the boundless, frenetic energy as well as the simple, intimate joys that go along
with being the mother of sons." —Jenny
Sanford, First Lady of South Carolina
"Jayne Jaudon Ferrer is the Shel Silverstein for mothers! As a mother of sons, I found myself reliving their childhood and teenage years in her poetry, with laughter and tears on every page." —Catherine Ritch Guess, author of Eagle's Wings Trilogy and In the Bleak Midwinter
"You touch the heart of every mother." —Joan Schauder, reading specialist and mother of 3 sons
"...enjoyed it very much." —Marian Wright Edelman, advocate of children's rights
"This may be one of the most touching books about a mother's relationship with her boys I have ever read. . .everyone who reads it loves it. It's a perfect gift!" —Carrie Donovan, mother of 4 sons
"As a mother of sons myself, I can identify with Ms. Ferrer's bittersweet insights about growing up boys and turning them lose. A Mother of Sons is a heartfelt glimpse of the trials and jubilations of motherhood." —Marianne Gingher, author A Girl's Life: Horses, Boys, Weddings & Luck
