First Place Win for Cinema Stanzas Two

I received a big surprise right before Thanksgiving when I learned that CINEMA STANZAS TWO: Poet Laureate of the Movies received First Place in the E-Book poetry category at the 2019 Royal Dragonfly Book Award contest. 

Thanks to the judges as well as to my publisher Denise Cassino for her magical touch, to Richard Jack Smith for his great Foreword, to Brian T Shirley for his fun cover rhyme, and to all my friends who supported this project by purchasing the book or reviewing it or commenting on it or giving me permission to use their quotes in our PR campaign or simply cheering me on.  

I feel honored, blessed and excited all at the same time.   

The Royal Dragonfly Book Award contest is a worldwide book competition that honors excellence in all types of literature, recognizing creativity and hard work for a comprehensive list of genres in 68 categories. The judges are industry experts with specific knowledge about the categories over which they preside.

A Beautiful Review

     Thanks to Judy Joy Jones for her beautiful review of my new book, Cinema Stanzas Two: Poet Laureate of the Movies. Below is what this creative artist wrote.

     Betty Jo Tucker's latest book, Cinema Stanzas Two: Poet Laureate of the Movies, is a reminder that movies are a mirror to our lives -- our moment in time.  Her deep insight into "us” -- which great movies show through their creative brilliance – allows readers a glimpse of her own genius in analyzing films as an amazing “one of a kind.” 

     I will proudly promote Betty Jo’s book to all movie fans as well as to readers everywhere as a “must read.” This book will entertain and delight audiences for many years to come.  Bravo, Ms. Betty Jo Tucker!!   Your audience eagerly awaits your next book.

Rave Review for Cinema Stanzas Two

Thanks so much to poet/writer Chris Mansel for his lovely review of my new book Cinema Stanzas Two: Poet Laureate of the Movies. Chris has given me permission to post his review, so here it is in full. 

Cinema Stanzas II – review by Chris Mansel

I first wrote about Cinema Stanzas, the first book in this series, and said it was unique. My mind has not been changed. Cinema Stanzas II is also unique in its ability to capture the essence of each film. I haven’t had the privilege of seeing most of these films so it is nice to have a writer you trust to see them for you. Of course, you are going to make up your own mind when seeing them.

The artful reviews about so many genres of film will have you reading this volume so quickly you know that you will refer to it again and again. Cinema Stanzas II is not unlike the quote from Gilda Radner about Gene Wilder, “I felt like my life went from black and white to Technicolor.”

I am reminded of the many books Roger Ebert published of his reviews. Each one was good to have on hand if you were a true movie fan. You’ll find such grace and humor in each film’s poem you’ll forget that Mrs. Tucker doesn’t publish books of poetry regularly. So, check out the poetry, the reviews, and the warmth. Collect this eBook, and send it as a gift, you know your friends will enjoy pretty much what you like. 

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