"Prose is words in their best order;
Poetry is the best words in their best order."
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Topics range:
From Introspection I don't know what it is about me,
Sometimes, I just want to be free
To Extroversion. You were destined to live with people,
In a world, a world that is theirs.
From Despair. Love is a dream that will never
materialise,
To Romance. I said "Easy, I love you."
From Naturism. As I gaze upon your strange, black,

Enzo was born in the rural village of Torrice, Italy, and emigrated with this parents to Australia, where he grew up in the Sugar Cane town of Childers, Queensland. He enlisted in the RAAF from school and then as a civilian again worked at several occupations from Advertising to Cab Driving. He wrote poetry from the age of 18, not for any purpose of publishing them but as a means of expression. He helped teach a Children's Ministry class each Sunday with his Church, and developed many characters while teaching. At the Age of 26 he traveled to Italy to visit his birth place, and many relatives he'd never known. The travel-bug had now bitten him however, and once back in Australia, he used the freedom of Cab Driving, to travel again, this time, the world over, and he lived out one of his fantasies, which was living in Israel, where he worked for two years. He attended Christian Heritage College in Brisbane, Australia, where he completed a BA in (English & History), and began teaching. After studying Children's Literature he turned his hand to writing, and wrote the Tsami & Tsado trilogy. He then completed a BEd (Italian & English) and MA (Applied Linguistics) at the University of Queensland. In 2004 he began teaching English in North Carolina high schools, USA where he has found a wealth of inspiration. He lives in rural St Pauls with his dog, Caleb, an Australian Shepherd of course, and his Chooks (chickens in America). Enzo attends the First Pentecostal Holiness Church, and approaches his writing with a philosophy which says, 'if the story is not going to up-build and teach something lasting, why bother writing it?

"Prose is words in their best order;
Poetry is the best words in their best order."
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Topics range:
From Introspection I don't know what it is about me,
Sometimes, I just want to be free
To Extroversion. You were destined to live with people,
In a world, a world that is theirs.
From Despair. Love is a dream that will never
materialise,
To Romance. I said "Easy, I love you."
From Naturism. As I gaze upon your strange, black,

They stand alone through hours of darkness,
Enzo was born in the rural village of Torrice, Italy, and emigrated with this parents to Australia, where he grew up in the Sugar Cane town of Childers, Queensland. He enlisted in the RAAF from school and then as a civilian again worked at several occupations from Advertising to Cab Driving. He wrote poetry from the age of 18, not for any purpose of publishing them but as a means of expression. He helped teach a Children's Ministry class each Sunday with his Church, and developed many characters while teaching. At the Age of 26 he traveled to Italy to visit his birth place, and many relatives he'd never known. The travel-bug had now bitten him however, and once back in Australia, he used the freedom of Cab Driving, to travel again, this time, the world over, and he lived out one of his fantasies, which was living in Israel, where he worked for two years. He attended Christian Heritage College in Brisbane, Australia, where he completed a BA in (English & History), and began teaching. After studying Children's Literature he turned his hand to writing, and wrote the Tsami & Tsado trilogy. He then completed a BEd (Italian & English) and MA (Applied Linguistics) at the University of Queensland. In 2004 he began teaching English in North Carolina high schools, USA where he has found a wealth of inspiration. He lives in rural St Pauls with his dog, Caleb, an Australian Shepherd of course, and his Chooks (chickens in America). Enzo attends the First Pentecostal Holiness Church, and approaches his writing with a philosophy which says, 'if the story is not going to up-build and teach something lasting, why bother writing it?

“The writer believes strongly in the ability to use words to persuade the reader, to evoke emotions, to extract humor, and to entertain.  Summer Home Review brings this revelation to anyone who will read and listen.”  Berred Ouellette,

“…the place that all poets strive to reach, where poems just are, without explanation.”  Preston H. Hood, III

“Octavio Paz has said the poem--the full poem--is a circle one half of which the reader creates. What I think he means by this is that the poem that appears in print gets the chance to speak to strangers, and strangers get the chance to speak with it. A poem sometimes needs to sit inside the desk drawer, but sooner or later every poem wants to get out and walk around, to live and breathe in the world. A good literary magazine never forgets that its greatest achievement is in helping that poem live among us. Maybe the poem is immortal. Maybe not. What counts is that it gets its first chance at a life beyond the confines of the writer.”  Fred  Marchant

“This anthology is more than a gathering of poems, prose, play, and translations. Summer Home Review Volume II is a convergence of paths: a literary labyrinth that honors the included writers and their mentors.  Like travelers in a labyrinth, the poets included in SHR II have reached the center and with the publication of their work are making their way back to the beginning. This book begins for you at the center. If you choose, you may walk with them. Between the lines they have left for you sacred gifts. Enjoy the journey.” JMLoring

"Poems And Eulogies, In Memory" is a collection of poems and eulogies that has been written over many years.  The fiction and non fiction stanzas are very special to the authors.

They write about their God, family, love, nature and rich Southern Heritage.  George Ray Houston's narrative, Victorian style stanzas depict a 19th century style of writing.  He strives for meter and rhyme with simple verse and complex meaning.  His poetry is in memory of people, places and things that are captured in his heart.

Kristy Houston Maddox's narrative stanzas depict a contemporary style of writing.  She strives for meter with deep meaning.  Her beautiful stanzas have been hidden and locked away until now.

This is an exceptional book of beautifully written poetry that will compliment any home library.  Join us now as we step back in time to deliver "Poems And Eulogies, In Memory."  

Trailing Emotions is the second poetry book authored by Shirley J Black, which continues from her first book – A Place For My Soul Filled With Flowers, which exposes the author's pure feelings and emotions from a life dealing with cancer. From confusion and pain to love and life, Shirley tells a story in poetry of the reflections of her life. Trailing Emotions is wholly embodied in the emotions of her later life in 2007 having lived through the pain and emotional agony to a certain stage. Culminated in this book is not just the story of her livelihood and fight against her medical conditions, but the emotional distress in the lack of intimacy and her lack of romance and love for her loved ones. This book is a reflection of Shirley’s aggressive determination and strength to prove to others in her capacity of how one can be a role model even through trying times, like hers. She further goes into the depths of her love life and the dreams of an ideal setting should she had never faced herself with a deadly disease like breast cancer. A truly sensational and intimate poetry art is delivered in this book through her own preferred and selected words.

“Paul and Papa, Innocence and Emotions,” is a book of poems that is a collaboration of first grader Paul Vernick and retired physician, grandfather, Harris Vemick, It is a book of poems in three parts. Part 1 is the work of Paul, who has been writing and publishing poetry on the internet since he was younger then five years old. He is the youngest published poet in the United States. Part 2 is an eclectic group of poems by Papa. Part 3 are the Japanese poems, Haiku, especially the styles of Tanka and Haibun, written by Harris Vemick. “Paul and Papa” is a book for the generations because of the innocence reflected by the work of Paul, now in the early part of his first generation of life, and the emotions found in the work of Harris, now living in his third generation. This book shares with you the laughter and joys of life and the pain that many of us experience as we live.

We hope you enjoy reading our book of poetry as much as we enjoyed writing it.

Both authors felt strongly that a part of each sale of this book will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International and National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

“Paul and Papa, Innocence and Emotions,” is a book of poems that is a collaboration of first grader Paul Vernick and retired physician, grandfather, Harris Vemick, It is a book of poems in three parts. Part 1 is the work of Paul, who has been writing and publishing poetry on the internet since he was younger then five years old. He is the youngest published poet in the United States. Part 2 is an eclectic group of poems by Papa. Part 3 are the Japanese poems, Haiku, especially the styles of Tanka and Haibun, written by Harris Vemick. “Paul and Papa” is a book for the generations because of the innocence reflected by the work of Paul, now in the early part of his first generation of life, and the emotions found in the work of Harris, now living in his third generation. This book shares with you the laughter and joys of life and the pain that many of us experience as we live.

We hope you enjoy reading our book of poetry as much as we enjoyed writing it.

Both authors felt strongly that a part of each sale of this book will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International and National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Limitless Limits is a poetry collection that reveals poetic genius pushed to the extreme limits. A mix of philosophical and naïve innocent portraits depict a world that is infinite in the finite. Modern questions try to grasp meaning in non meaning as the question of identity is examined. Limits are defined through the portraits painted in the words that reveal and conceal being that is other. Themes that deal with love, loss, death and abandonment are explored in the words that come from (no)where? WHO? In a mAd world of eXcEss. Desire is impassioned as it is pushed to the limits that are limitless. The void inside that is not able to fill the lack in being cries out in anguish and horror. Being comes from who knows where and goes to who knows where—an absent presence. Around in time that is circular—in love. 

This is a ‘feel good’ anthology of poetry in which all the 82 poems follow different rhyme patterns with great humour that will leave the reader smiling. Hence, the title ‘Rhymes from the heart’. The book covers very simple everyday issues about love and romance, marriage and relationships, grief and hope, spiritual belief, positive attitude and Mother Nature.

The beauty of the book is the simple form of language that will appeal to all age groups and profession especially those that dislike poetry because they always seem to need interpretation – Not in this book.

From the hilarious ‘The Run-Away Bride’ to the passionate ‘Mama’s Love’ to the tantalizing ‘Smooth Operator’, the reader will have difficulty deciding his favourite because it is brilliantly done. If you finish the book without a smile, it was never worth a buy.

Perception is a book which explores the different interpretations of life, art, and the covenant of its beauty behind them. This book was created as a dedication to the form and magnificence of art whether writing, drawing, or photography. This diverse book has been created by artists, equally diverse, in an attempt to remove the rigid boundaries from the perception of art. Each artist’s coming from their respective and varying backgrounds demonstrate their own perception of art through the magic from poetry, sketching, or capturing the image of life through a lens.

Perception is a grand compilation of many different topics for thought. Contained in this book are the ideas: of peace, war, racism, love, everyday happenings, philosophical analysis concerning human emotion, and captivating short stories. The photography and illustrations demonstrate a touch of perfection which contains the transcendental and abstract thoughts of our photographer and artist. The photography and art are diverse in nature of comedic cartoons, anime, and appreciation to the beauty of nature. Perception will become an instant favorite, bringing to your book shelf its varied ideas and challenging the boundaries of your own perception. Readers worldwide will gain an appreciation for this humble homage and to the myriad art forms that inspired it.

“The writer believes strongly in the ability to use words to persuade the reader, to evoke emotions, to extract humor, and to entertain.  Summer Home Review brings this revelation to anyone who will read and listen.”  Berred Ouellette,

“…the place that all poets strive to reach, where poems just are, without explanation.”  Preston H. Hood, III

“Octavio Paz has said the poem--the full poem--is a circle one half of which the reader creates. What I think he means by this is that the poem that appears in print gets the chance to speak to strangers, and strangers get the chance to speak with it. A poem sometimes needs to sit inside the desk drawer, but sooner or later every poem wants to get out and walk around, to live and breathe in the world. A good literary magazine never forgets that its greatest achievement is in helping that poem live among us. Maybe the poem is immortal. Maybe not. What counts is that it gets its first chance at a life beyond the confines of the writer.”  Fred  Marchant

“This anthology is more than a gathering of poems, prose, play, and translations. Summer Home Review Volume II is a convergence of paths: a literary labyrinth that honors the included writers and their mentors.  Like travelers in a labyrinth, the poets included in SHR II have reached the center and with the publication of their work are making their way back to the beginning. This book begins for you at the center. If you choose, you may walk with them. Between the lines they have left for you sacred gifts. Enjoy the journey.” JMLoring