Feeling the feelings

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Feeling the Feelings 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Kristin Lillywhite ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Feeling the Feelings” written by the author Kristin Lillywhite is a book worth reading. This book is written in five sections: Joy, anger, justice, shame, loneliness, etc. The author’s therapist suggests that she should notice the thoughts, sensations, and memories that pass through her body. The suggestion is to feel your feelings.

Below lines are from the poem “When Most People Think of Marriage”. In this the author has shared her painful memories of marriage when she tried her best but was still getting blamed.

When most people think of marriage
They think of wedding dates, and colors
They talk of wedding bands and babies
They smile and giggle and flirt
Because they hold each other close,
And have each other.

That’s not what I think of.

“When I see them Happy” is a poem about happy couples who have the right marriage in their first time. The author however has chosen to find her happiness in herself.

The writing style of the author is nice. One could easily relate to these poems. The title of the book is apt and I appreciate the author for the choice of title for this book. Those who enjoy reading poems and short feelings should definitely get their hands on this book.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.

A1. My name is Kristin Lillywhite. I’m a full-time single mother, abuse, survivor, teacher, and cat owner when I’m not writing, I enjoy hiking and playing my guitar..

Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing your book “Feeling the Feelings”?

A2. I wrote it during a Traumatic period of my life. One of the biggest challenges was having the confidence to feel like my book would be accepted for publication.

Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?

A3. My favorite poet is Emma Lou Thayne. She wrote my favorite him, “Where Can I Turn for Peace?” I would love it if someone read her poem, “Packed and Ready” at my funeral.

Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?

A4. My favorite spot to visit is Kona, Hawaii. It’s special to me because I have family there and it is a very healing place.

Q5. What inspired you to write the book ‘Feeling the Feelings’?

A5. Surviving to abusive relationships was the inspiration for my poetry for this book. I was also influenced by my experiences as a teacher and a mother.

Q6. How long did it take you to write your book ‘Feeling the Feelings’?

A6. I first published these poems on my blog. It took me about six months to write all the poems in the book.

Q7. On what platforms can readers buy your books?

A7. Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and iBooks. The book is available in hardcopy or digital format. I will soon have a Spanish edition, but it’s not yet available.

Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Feeling the Feelings’?

A8. The title of the book was inspired by conversations I had with my friend Whitney. We both have days after our divorces where we just have to feel what we feel and be okay with it.

Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

A9. I still publish my poems on my Facebook blog. My main sources of inspiration are my experiences, my students, my faith, and my children.

Q10. What is the most valuable piece of advice you’ve been given about writing?

A10. Read books by Ann Lamont and Elizabeth Gilbert. Write every day, even if you don’t feel like it. Even if it’s just a few sentences, or a to-do list, or a letter, or a random page of whatever is in your head.

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Interview with author Kristin Lillywhite