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‘Rhythm Flourishing: A Collection of Kindku and Sixku’ now available in print!

Hello everyone!

When we released Rhythm Flourishing: A Collection of Kindku and Sixku last year, many of you asked if there would ever be a print version.

At the time, we said no. The reason was simple: Books featuring visual content are very expensive to print and (hence) to sell.

Some of you mentioned that you really wanted to own a physical copy of that book—no matter the price involved. As a result, we did some research and found out that Blurb, the POD that Cendrine uses for her photography collections, actually offers a (much) cheaper option than coffee table books.

So here we are! Rhythm Flourishing: A Collection of Kindku and Sixku is now available in print (softcover / hardcover) and as an ebook!

More information about Rhythm Flourishing: A Collection of Kindku and Sixku

Rhythm Flourishing: A Collection of Kindku and Sixku

Welcome to a very special collection of positive poetry that embraces elements of nature, romantic ideals, and inspirational vibes.

Rhythm Flourishing: A Collection of Kindku and Sixku showcases two unique, brand-new poetry forms created by Cendrine Marrouat and David Ellis, the co-founders of Auroras & Blossoms, a platform celebrating positivity and inspiration in art.

By taking elements of found poetry and Japanese poetry forms, Cendrine and David have developed a style of poetry known as the Kindku. The collection also features a selection of gorgeous images and poems from Cendrine’s own visual poetry form — the Sixku.

Enjoy a divine series of poems inspired by a variety of well-known poets including Elizabeth Bishop, Emily Dickinson, John Keats, Emma Lazarus, William Wordsworth, Lord Byron, William Butler Yeats, Christina Rossetti, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Maya Angelou, Sara Teasdale, Pablo Neruda and many others.

Learn how to write your very own Kindku and Sixku by reading this book and when you are done, consider submitting them to Auroras & Blossoms for publication.

Download an extract from the book here.

Available at Amazon, Kobo, Apple, Scribd, Angus & Robertson, Indigo-Chapters, Barnes & Noble, and MORE!

Reviews

“It is amazing how, in just a few lines, Marrouat and Ellis manage to describe their inner worlds, hidden realities, complex emotions, literary inspirations and aspirations all at once, while successfully connecting those vital pieces of their life/poetical fabric into a meaningful whole and leaving the reader feeling uplifted.” – Ana Savković (ZiN Daily)

“This delectable concoction of Haiku-inspired poetry forms- Sixku & Kindku, ticks all the aesthetic boxes. It’s always a challenge to express oneself succinctly, but this instructive & picturesque book has achieved precisely that. For lovers of poetry in all its forms, this book is delightfully designed with poems interspersed with scenic photographs by one of the co-authors Cendrine Marrouat herself.” – Grasshopper Bot

“Cendrine Marrouat and David Ellis inspire and sooth in their brand new type of poetry book Rhythm Flourishing! This book introduces two new poetry types developed by the authors: the Kindku and the Sixku. The Kindku has a syllable scheme similar to Japanese poetry and explores positive messages while the Sixku is more of a visual poetry style. It is so much fun exploring a new type of poetry (with a super catchy rhythm) and I loved the overwhelming positivity of the poems in this book! Poet or non, come find some inspiration and joy in the upbeat musings of Marrouat and Ellis!” – Joshua Grant

“We all need a bit of positivity in our life, and this beautiful collection of poetry and photography has it in spades.” – Ritu Bhathal

PoArtMo Anthology (Volume 3): Submission Window Open Again!

Hello folks!

It is with great pleasure that we announce the re-opening of our submissions to the PoArtMo Anthology (Volume 3).

We invite artists, business owners, entrepreneurs, activists, artists, philanthropists, and anyone else in between, especially young people ages 13 and over, to submit to us for potential inclusion.

We are especially interested in hearing from people who are working on uplifting projects or concepts!

Please note that our submission pages have changed. Make sure that you read everything carefully, so we can consider your submissions.

NB: Submissions to the PoArtMo Anthology: Youth Edition are also open!

Free Submission for the First 10 People Who Contact Us!

We are offering free submission slots to the first 10 people who will contact us.

We are waiving the $3 fee per piece, which means that if your work is selected, you will receive a free PDF copy of the anthology. Contributors interested in receiving royalty payments will be able to avail of this opportunity for a small donation instead of the usual $6 fee per piece.

To take advantage of our offer, you must contact us via email.

  • Email address: submissions@abpositiveart.com
  • Subject: Free submission + full name

Rules:

  • You can only submit one piece for free. Should you wish to send us additional work, you will have to pay the regular fee.
  • Do NOT send us any work directly! Wait for our response containing the submission form for the anthology and our rules / guidelines within the next 12 hours.
  • Deadline to contact us: September 1, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. CDT. Check your local time zone here.
  • Our free submission window will automatically close at the deadline, whether the 10 free slots have been secured or not.
  • You cannot apply for this offer if you took advantage of our last free submission window.
  • If you contact us to secure your free slot but do not send us anything for consideration within a week, you will not be allowed to avail of any of our free offers in the future.

We cannot wait to read you!

David & Cendrine.

Auroras & Blossoms Is Growing!

Hello everyone!

2021 has been a time of reflection for us. For many months, we wondered how to make Auroras & Blossoms more inclusive of the diversity of voices in this world.

We love featuring inspirational artists in our publications. But we also believe that it is important to give a platform to those who do not consider themselves artists and still do inspirational things. Their work matters too!

We are delighted to announce that Auroras & Blossoms is changing and growing! Read below for more information.

Our Logo

Did you notice the acronym “A.R.T.” has replaced the word “art”?

The acronym stands for “Actions Rally Thoughts.” This motto means that art is no longer the sole focus of our platform. From now on, we also want to feature narratives, anecdotes, stories, and testimonies that nurture hope and optimism in every facet of life.

So who can submit to us? Anyone who has a positive story to share. This includes business owners, entrepreneurs, activists, artists, philanthropists, and anyone else in between, especially young people ages 13 and over. If you are working on an uplifting project or concept, we want to hear from you as well!

PoArtMo

This change also applies to PoArtMo, which now stands for “Positive Actions Rally Thoughts & Momentum.”

PoArtMo remains a yearly movement, of course. But now it is an invitation to business owners, entrepreneurs, activists, artists, philanthropists, and anyone else in between (ages 13 and over) to come together to bring positivity and upliftment to the forefront.

The PoArtMo Collective

Last but not least, the PoArtMo Collective has turned into an exclusive network of people (entrepreneurs, business owners, artists, activists, philanthropists, and anyone else in between, especially young people) who follow the “Positive Actions Rally Thoughts & Momentum” mantra.

The collective offers opportunities for members to collaborate with one another on uplifting projects (books and exhibitions), build relationships, and support one another. 

Membership to the collective is free but requires an application process. Visit this page for more information.

We hope that you will enjoy the changes we have implemented and cannot wait to read your feedback. We know that today’s announcement is a great new step in our journey!

David & Cendrine.

PoArtMo Anthology (Volume 2): Cover Reveal

Hello everyone!

Last week, we announced that we had two major pieces of news to share with you.

The first one is the unveiling of the cover for the PoArtMo Anthology (Volume 2)!

As you can see, this cover is very different from Volume 1. We went for something simple, yet intriguing, so people know that they can expect more than uplifting words.

Speaking of which, congratulations once again to the artists whose works will be featured in this new volume of our yearly anthology!

Poetry: Amanda Baker, Lakshman Bulusu, Claire Champommier, Tara Dasso, Lynn DeLong, Ken Allan Dronsfield, Stacie Eirich, Nicole S Entin, Casandra Hernández Ríos, D. R. James, Emory Jones, Brice Maiurro, Zia Marshall, Julia McNamara, Kathryn Sadakierski, Anna Sallee, Wesley Sims, Giuseppe Sloan, Bri Stoever, Mike Todd, and Shelby Wilson.

Six word stories: Cindelle Ancajas, Amanda Baker, Melissa Frentsos, Lisa Marie Lopez, and Chris Slade.

Short stories and flash fiction: Rati Pednekar, Anna Sallee, and J.W. Wood.

Visual art: Azelle Elric, Ángeles Martínez Pomata, and Annette Solakoglu.

From the editors: photography, a flashku, and a pareiku.

Note to selected artists: If you have opted to receive royalties, Draft2Digital will send you an email to accept payments when volume 2 is published.

What’s Next?

We are putting the final touches to the PoArtMo Anthology (Volume 2) and should be able to announce a release date very soon!

As a reminder, there will be no pre-ordering period. However, you will be able to purchase copies at a reduced price for two weeks following the release of the anthology.

In the meantime…

David & Cendrine

Two Major Announcements Coming Soon!

Hey there everyone.

You may have noticed that we have been quiet lately.

We have some major news coming your way very soon. The news concerns the direction Auroras & Blossoms will be taking, plus a few more things.

Please keep reading our newsletters for future developments, we can’t wait to share with you what we have been working on. But suffice to say that it will expand our offerings significantly to a whole wider audience!

For all of you who are subscribed to us, we thank you for your dedicated support and your continued interest in the projects that we continue to create.

Keep reading and writing friends, your work needs to be shared with the world.

David & Cendrine.

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