Suzanne Delaney Biography

Suzanne is a Retired Registered Nurse certified in Med/Surg. She began writing poetry  in 1998. Since retiring she has participated in poetry groups both in the Community and on-line. She is originally from Australia, has lived in the Hawaiian Islands for most of her adult life and now lives on the mainland US.  Her poetry is a mixture from all these  places.   In her writing she has explored many forms but finds ease of expression mostly in free verse.  Her poems are included in an Anthology "A Bridge to ALL Nations."with other poets from  Connie's site: Poetry for Thought. One of the greatest joys in her life was to be contacted by Carol Mays, a fellow Souper, to publish an Anthology together, titled, " Poems of Nature, Enchantment and Mystery, available in Paperback and Kindle on Amazon. Here is a link.

https://www.amazon.com/Poems-Nature-Enchantment-Mystery-Carol/dp/B086MN2K6X

Suzanne has three poems included in the PS It's Poetry Anthology and three poems in PS: It's Still Poetry - An Anthology of Contemporary Poetry from Around the World also available on Amazon and most recently, three poems in "Radiant Vereses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry.". https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNWGWTFZ  

and is also a regular Contributor to Old Mountain Press Anthologies with poems accepted in the 10 most recent publications. 

http://www.oldmp.com/anthology/booksinprint.htm

 

 

 

 

 

“Getting to Know YOU" PERSONALITY GAME!"...**

Blog Posted by Suzanne Delaney: 4/7/2016 1:47:00 AM

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Hicks Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 8:52 PM
The collection is going pretty well, I've written hundreds of haiku ... maybe one day I'll try and make it an eBook. Who knows!
Hicks Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 8:54 PM
So according to this I'm gentle and kind ... interesting. I always figured I was halfway crazy ... glad to know that others think differently ... lol!
Eastman Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 10:21 AM
Dragon and I would choose the fun, cartoonish design... I can't imagine why...LOL...
Delaney Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 4:35 PM
Dragons are always fun and eye catching.
Macmillan Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 6:15 AM
I'm laughing. Okay, the cover should depend on the subject or theme of the book. So none of the above, unless I have written 150 poems on soothing nature, cartoons, abstract art which uses patterns or an entire book about me... many poetry books do include a tiny pic of the poet on the back cover, like Charmaine said. Sometimes, the cover art also echoes the title. Say, hmmm, "Tied up in String." It may have a photo of a vine wrapped around barbed wire... Now, if the blog said what flavour of icecream... lol... that I could have answered. Hee hee.
Delaney Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 4:29 PM
Cyndi! Hi, : I like your idea about the vine on barbed wire.....edgy. Well at least you are visualizing - the first step in making a dream come true.
Macmillan Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 6:29 AM
Or... a plain paper box tied up with fiber optic cables against a black background would also be interesting. AWK... lol... now I'm thinking of covers! Too fun!
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April 7, 2016 at 8:26 PM
Hi, Suz.... 2 before 3... i don't see number 1 fitting my poetry.... Number 4 is out of the question. I don't think anybody would buy it if I had a picture of myself, unless I was super famous. ;)... fun blog. Linda
Delaney Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 4:33 PM
Makes us think about it at least. My only time published we were asked to design a cover page. I made a collage of a woman sitting on a fence with a skyline of clouds behind her. My title, " Her Head was always in the Clouds." Mum was always saying it about me.
Chircop Avatar
April 7, 2016 at 4:33 PM
1 in the front ...and a small picture of myself in the back along with a short bio...That would be number 4. I love going for semi-abstract,but not complete abstract then . : ) Nice blog.
Delaney Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 4:39 PM
Semi- abstract is good. I think a photo put a face to a name and makes a reader feel closer. SuZ
Onclaud Avatar
April 7, 2016 at 3:55 PM
yipers.. i am a 3 and quite on the dot, suz... please keep this to yourself, lol.. huggs
Delaney Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 4:40 PM
Ha ha Nette: you are mischievous but sweet. Thanks for playing along. Nhuggs
Nance Avatar
April 7, 2016 at 1:20 PM
I'm working on a collection and my cover is none of the above. but the abstract of #3 would be the most fitting to me and my works
Delaney Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 4:42 PM
Good Luck with choosing your cover design. I am sure you will come up with the perfect one.b
Delaney Avatar
April 7, 2016 at 1:18 PM
The results are up. Please FEEL free to add your ideas even though though the reveal is posted. I hope someday to see you all published and displaying covers on the Soup. Good Luck in all your endeavors and thanks for playing along with this bit of fun. SuZ
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April 7, 2016 at 12:38 PM
#1 (sand dunes)...perhaps thinly bordered by an appropriate #3 extending #3 around to the back cover, and inserting a small #4 in the bottom right-hand corner!? If given just one, then #1. I do not have these aspirations however.
Delaney Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 4:43 PM
Sand dunes are soothing. You never know. SuZ
Richards Avatar
April 7, 2016 at 12:17 PM
I am inclined to pick #1, for the serene, or more serious poems I've written, however, as it was said below, it would depend on the type of collection I was putting together. Perhaps the abstract would be more appropriate for a multi- mixed selection, that included serious, light-hearted, and humorous poetry. :) I wouldn't choose a picture of myself as a cover, unless it was part of a tiny bio on the back of the cover.
Delaney Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 4:44 PM
So many choices. You will know the right one to choose. You have good insight and instincts.v
Delaney Avatar
April 7, 2016 at 11:51 AM
Good Morning Every one: I like all of your replies and I do agree with Craig that I wouldn't put my photo on a front cover. I would be more inclined to choose a cover based on the style of poems and have a small Author photo on the back cover. I like Tim's suggestion for a collection of Haikus. Somehow I knew what Ruben's choice would be ...lol so come back later and I will post the reveal in the main body of the Blog.
Mark Avatar
April 7, 2016 at 11:43 AM
DEFINATELY number 4, the others are boring, can't beat a bit of self publication....and 4 on the back with a 60 page bio.....??
Delaney Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 4:46 PM
Ha ha We are looking for your best side. SuZ
Mark Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 12:05 PM
Am I the only one vain and egotistical enough to self proclaim, that what's inside the book covers , pales into insignificance with what happens between the covers...lol...nice blog
Turner Avatar
April 7, 2016 at 7:55 AM
My first answer is none of the above but if I had to choose one it would probably be the first photo. I say that because it looks more like something one would see on a book of poetry, sort of inspirational.
Delaney Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 4:49 PM
Thanks Daniel: I think some editors will tell you they know best but for self publishing go with what feels right I guess.
Allison Avatar
April 7, 2016 at 4:47 AM
I adore the calming bluebell woods image but would have to go with a humourous image so it would be 2 ... but of course it does depend what type of book you are writing:-) hugs jan xx
Delaney Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 4:56 PM
Thanks Jan: your humor always shines through.
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April 7, 2016 at 4:09 AM
Probably number 2 or some cartoon character super imposed onto a number 1 landscape.
Delaney Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 4:55 PM
I like that idea. Mix it up.
Puddifoot Avatar
April 7, 2016 at 4:05 AM
3 would be my choice, though i do like 1...i predict mainly 1 and 3 answers because poets are generally very visual
Delaney Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 4:54 PM
Prediction was spot on. Thanks, Charlotte.
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April 7, 2016 at 3:45 AM
1. Bias love bluebell woods looking forward to a walk in a months time
Delaney Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 4:53 PM
Enjoy our spring. Nothing like blue flowers.
Hicks Avatar
April 7, 2016 at 3:21 AM
I would pick Number 1. My brother took a really cool photo of some train tracks in an old logging town one time, and the very moment I saw it, I thought: "That looks like a cover for a haiku book." .... curious about the results!
Delaney Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 4:52 PM
Sounds perfect Tim: How's the collection coming?
Carmack Avatar
April 7, 2016 at 2:22 AM
Interesting and useful blog Suzanne. I would choose the abstract, #3.
Delaney Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 4:51 PM
Good one, Rob

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