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About Collecting Stardust

The poetry in Collecting Stardust by Sarah B. Royal is a heartfelt exploration of personal experiences, emotions, and reflections on life. The collection covers a wide range of themes, including love, loss, resilience, faith, and the passage of time. Sarah uses vivid imagery and lyrical language to capture moments of joy, sorrow, and introspection.

Some poems are inspired by nature, using landscapes and seasonal changes as metaphors for emotional journeys. Others reflect on human connections, both joyful and painful, illustrating the complexities of relationships. Additionally, the collection contains philosophical musings and narrative poems that tell stories, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences.

The tone shifts between nostalgic, whimsical, contemplative, and empowering. Throughout the collection, Sarah’s voice remains authentic and emotive, offering readers a window into her thoughts and feelings. The dedication to her husband Kendall, highlighting his support in preserving her work, adds a deeply personal touch to the collection.

Overall, Collecting Stardust serves as a poetic memoir, weaving together memories and emotions into a literary tapestry.

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About the Author: Sarah B. Royal

Sarah B. Royal’s writing defies convention. Her poetry and prose traverse the boundaries between structure and spontaneity, often weaving together philosophical inquiry, cultural reflection, and personal narrative. With a background in experimental literature, she is known for crafting works that challenge readers to engage intellectually and emotionally.

Her acclaimed palindrome performance play, 777 – A Story of Idol Worship and Murder, showcases her fascination with mirrored storytelling and thematic symmetry. In o x ∞ = ♥: The Poet and The Mathematician, Royal explores the intersection of poetic intuition and mathematical logic, revealing a unique voice that is both analytical and lyrical.

Royal’s collections—such as Lost in the Lost and Found, Haiku For You, Lantern and Tanka Too, and the WoPoLi Chapbook Series—highlight her commitment to neurodivergent expression and poetic experimentation. Whether through childhood verse or contemporary fusion poetry, her work invites readers into a world where language is both a tool and a playground.

Sarah B. Royal continues to expand the possibilities of poetic form, offering readers a deeply personal yet universally resonant experience. Her writing is a testament to the power of creative risk, intellectual depth, and emotional authenticity.

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