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Gary Bateman hails from Wichita, Kansas in the United States and already has two major careers to his credit as a former U.S. Army intelligence officer and as a U.S. Department of Defense civilian. Mr. Bateman has multiple academic degrees with advanced graduate studies, and originally studied history, political science and literature during his university training. He’s also multilingual with proficiency in German, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish in addition to his facility as a native English speaker. His entire life interest now is focused on professional writing, linguistics, and literature with his main specialties in poetry and short stories. Mr. Bateman has spent a number of years living in Europe and currently resides with his family in Germany.

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My New Book of Poetry "Conversations with My Muse"

Blog Posted by Gary Bateman: 6/9/2015 4:09:00 AM

To all Poetry Soupers who are interested, my new book "Conversations with My Muse" was released worldwide by my publisher on April 9th. I think you'll find this book of selected poetry to be very interesting. The range of the themes make it a worthwhile read!! It is available at Amazon and can be ordered via other major book vendors to include my publisher.

**Here is the Publisher's advertising link concerning my book:

http://www.authorwebservices-gem.net/AuthorHouse/701644/

Also, for your information, as I continue contributing and posting my new poetry with PoetrySoup, I've concurrently started working on my second book of poetry under the title: "Storyteller" - A Book of Selected Poetry and Short Stories. (This new second book is planned out over the next 18+ months before I release it to the publisher for worldwide publication.)

Best Wishes to All,

Gary Bateman

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Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

June 10, 2015 at 11:30 AM

Wow Gary, what an impressive way to tell something about yourself. I am so humbled of being one among the thousands who have free access to your poems. I love the cover as well as the book's name. It's not in my mind that there'll be a time any of my poems will be published.. Just that I before I submit some on our school paper before and some on magazines I tried but always use a pseudoname.. I am glad that you again will do a 2nd one.. wow!!! My congratulations!! and weeeee hope one day you'll be best seller author! :D! God bless you always and I pray God will induce more inspirations in you to forever keep that pen going... =')~olive eloisa

Gary Bateman

June 10, 2015 at 1:15 PM

P.S. Olive . . . The paperback version of my book is not that expensive. You might want to consider one as a reference book. Just an idea!! . . . Best Wishes Always, Gary

Gary Bateman

June 10, 2015 at 11:52 AM

Hello Olive Eloisa!! What ever you do, publish your works under your name and not a "nom du plume." I almost contemplated the same thing, but my wife reminded me that I should present myself with my real name so people will know who I really am. I will be happy to write with you sometime in the future if you want to. But please note that I write very carefully for book publication and my standard is far beyond that of Poetry Soup. Again, I'm very pleased you contacted me. And for the rest of my life, I'm all about producing quality books -- and so, have no fear, I will keep writing every day! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

June 10, 2015 at 11:34 AM

I don't buy a book as much.. but certainly the first that I look for in any that I read is a catchy title and a cover.. One more is to read something about the author.. Your backgrounds tells so much that you have a broad source of muse.. I think you have such here...Wow! I'll be glad if one of these days we could write something.. weeeeeee.... ~olive eloisa

Andrea Dietrich

June 9, 2015 at 5:20 PM

the book has a great title and look. I remember my old days with chapbooks and the thrill of publishing them. big congrats to you on both of the books.

Gary Bateman

June 9, 2015 at 5:24 PM

Thank Andrea!! Great hearing from you!! I've come over to the blog side as it is a great way to communicate with everyone. The second book will be bigger, but I will have more time to put it together than I did the first one. Best Wishes Always, Gary

Roy Jerden

June 9, 2015 at 12:26 PM

Congratulations Gary! Good luck with your publisher Author House. They seem to have a lot of bad reviews from authors. Cheers, Roy

Gary Bateman

June 9, 2015 at 4:22 PM

Hello Roy!! Thanks for your note here and your very wise words here. Yes -- I've seen the comments about AuthorHouse. My wife notice this after my first book was finished and published in April. I've been very careful with them. They made me a discount deal for my second book which I will follow through with. Beyond that . . . I may shop around for another publisher. We'll see how everything turns out. Regardless I own the copyright on my book and they can't take that away from me. Cheers, Gary

Skat A

June 9, 2015 at 10:42 AM

That's amazing. Gary, a little birdy mentioned this about you over a month ago. Thank you for sharing the news. BIGS HUGS...................... SKAT

Gary Bateman

June 9, 2015 at 4:25 PM

Thanks SKAT A. I'm glad I mentioned that I had a new book on the Blog here. I placed a couple of classified ads on PS about the book six weeks ago. (I don't think people read the ads much.) I really appreciate your comment!! Best Always, Gary

Poet Destroyer A

June 9, 2015 at 8:24 AM

I'm happy it's finally here. Congratulations, Gary! I can't wait to read your book. :) Hugs LINDA

Gary Bateman

June 9, 2015 at 4:34 PM

Thanks Linda!! It is indeed really nice hearing from you!! (I must get by to see your poetry too!! I owe you some reads.) I do look forward to your read of my book. I really think you will like it. I've received already some really positive feedback from others outside of the Soup. Best Wishes Always, Gary

Robert Lindley

June 9, 2015 at 8:19 AM

I am sure your second book will be as great as is your first my friend. I read to Justin, a poem every day out of your poetry book! Congrats on the second book being created my friend!

Gary Bateman

June 9, 2015 at 4:39 PM

Thanks Robert My Good Friend!! Glad to hear my book is a hit with Justin. The second book will be probably twice the length as my first or more. And it will be longer because of the short stories to be included. Since I've been through this process once, I know what to expect -- a lot of work!! But, that why we write because it's in our blood!! Best Wishes to you and the family, Gary

Charmaine Chircop

June 9, 2015 at 7:11 AM

An Outstanding news Gary. A gigantic Congratulations !!! : ).

Gary Bateman

June 9, 2015 at 7:24 AM

Thanks so much Charma!! Very nice to hear from you!! I must get by to see your poetry as well. I figured the "Blog" was the best way to get the word out. I listed my new book in the Classified Ads a few weeks ago and then concluded that the ads are not read that much. Best Always, Gary

Liam Mcdaid

June 9, 2015 at 6:48 AM

truly a pleasure reading your book gary cannot wait to read the second one pal passing you a warm smile dear friend

Gary Bateman

June 9, 2015 at 6:54 AM

Thanks Liam Mate for checking out my book blog!! (BTW, I just commented on "A Teardrop Falls." A really nice right indeed.) I hope the clearer version of my photo above didn't scare you off. That was taken a few years ago when I was still working for the US Govt. in Stuttgart. Best!! Gary

Jan Allison

June 9, 2015 at 4:54 AM

wow what wonderful news Gary so lovely to see people flourishing and getting books published - may be me one day in my dreams lol:-) Hugs jan xxx

Gary Bateman

June 9, 2015 at 5:26 AM

Hello Jan, Thanks so much for your reply and encouragement here!! (I promise to get by to see your poetry.) You can see, of course, I've been busy!! And, I know you too can publish a book when you decide you want to do it. You have so much wonderful poetry to share with the general reading public. Best Always, Gary