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The PoArtMo Anthology Series: Focus on Cendrine Marrouat

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On July 18, 2024

In Inspirational Artist Series, The PoArtMo Corner

Hello everyone!

Welcome to our PoArtMo Anthology Series, which celebrates the artists whose work appears in The Auroras & Blossoms PoArtMo Anthology: Volume 5.

Today’s guest is Cendrine Marrouat, co-founder of Auroras & Blossoms, who has contributed a very unique set of poems. She explains what inspired her pieces.

Those who know me are aware that I love challenging myself as an artist. I believe that it is one of the most effective ways of getting rid of writer’s block.

Over the years, I have created several poetry forms, which are all inspired by the Haiku: the Hemingku, Kindku, Pareiku, Sixku, Sepigram, and Vardhaku. (Three of them have also involved David Ellis.) I invented my own type of flash fiction, called the Flashku, too. So, I wanted to share a few examples of those in this year’s volume, as well as a short story that reinvents the myth behind sunsets and sunrises.

I have been passionate about the Haiku for two decades. Its minimalistic approach makes it a very challenging form to master. I also consider it one of the greatest poetry forms ever created. To be impactful, the Haiku requires a deep dive into the exploration of one’s emotions. It is not something I have experienced with other forms—at least not as strongly.

That is exactly what the forms I (co-)created are all about.

Whenever I start working on a piece, I want to do more than just entertain readers. My biggest goal is to inspire them to sit and think about the world around them, and (re-)learn to enjoy the little things.

Of course, not everyone will relate to my message. But writing from a place of self-worth and self-understanding has helped me remain grounded. I would not be the artist and person I am today without it.

Bio:

Cendrine Marrouat is a French-born Canadian photographer, writer, poet, painter, digital artist, podcaster, and the multi-genre author of 50 books. In 2019, she co-founded Auroras & Blossoms and PoArtMo with David Ellis. She is also the (co-)creator of several poetry forms and a type of digital image.

Cendrine writes both in French and English and has worked in many different fields in her 21-year career, including translation, language instruction, journalism, art reviews, and social media.

Website: https://creativeramblings.com

Cendrine, thank you for supporting Auroras & Blossoms! We know that people will love your work as much as we all do!

That’s it for this year’s series! See you in 2025 for the next volume of our PoArtMo Anthology. In the meantime, don’t forget to purchase your copy of Volume 5! See below for more information.

The Auroras & Blossoms PoArtMo Anthology: Volume 5 is available! Click here to purchase your copy.

The PoArtMo Anthology Series: Interview with Cendrine Marrouat

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On November 24, 2023

In Inspirational Artist Series, Latest book releases, The PoArtMo Corner

Hello everyone!

Welcome to our PoArtMo Anthology Series, which celebrates the artists whose work appears in The Auroras & Blossoms PoArtMo Anthology: Volume 4.

Today’s guest is Cendrine Marrouat, who is a co-founder of Auroras & Blossoms. She contributed several poems and flashku to our anthology.

Auroras & Blossoms: Tell us all about the inspiration behind your pieces.

Cendrine Marrouat: My goal has always been to inspire whoever reads me or looks at my visual art. To me, being an artist transcends creation. I want to share important life lessons so others are encouraged to question their own outlook.

All the vardhaku in this volume come from an unfinished project based on nature and the seasons. My other poems talk about the importance of self-love. Finally, my flashku, which are short forms of flash fiction inspired by images, freeze a moment in time in order to deliver a stirring message.

A&B: How does a poem, story or creative piece of art begin for you? Does it start with an image, a form or a particular theme?

CM: As a multidisciplinary artist, I find this question difficult to answer. When I take photos, I hear words in my mind. When I write, I see images. And when I paint or work on a digital piece, it is a mixture of both.

The only constant in my artistic life has been the need for finding a title before starting any project.

A&B: What is your own artistic background?

CM: English is not my mother tongue, but I am a former English major. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in English-to-French translation. My linguistic training has played a major role in shaping my style and teaching me how to write in an impactful manner.

However, when it comes to photography, digital art, and painting, I am completely self-taught. I watch tutorials and ask questions, but mostly learn through practice. I love going with the flow!

A&B: Does your work have any specific themes or social commentary we should identify with?

CM: As a writer who seeks to inspire people, the recurrent themes in my work revolve around the importance of self-love and mental well-being. I have released several books that deal with topics like death, suicide, and depression. I want to normalize challenging conversations.

My photography and paintings mostly focus on nature and details that we tend to overlook. Finally, my work with fractals is geared towards our connection with the universe.

A&B: Tell us the most positive and uplifting advice you have been given while working as a creative person.

CM: “Welcome imperfections and embrace mistakes” and “If you do your absolute best, you will never fail”. 🙂

Bio:

Cendrine Marrouat is a French-born Canadian photographer, poet, digital artist, and the multi-genre author of 40+ books. In 2019, she co-founded Auroras & Blossoms and PoArtMo with David Ellis. She is also the (co-)creator of several literary forms and a type of digital image.

Cendrine writes both in French and English and has worked in many different fields in her 20-year career, including translation, language instruction, journalism, art reviews, and social media.

Website: https://creativeramblings.com

Cendrine, thank you for answering our questions and supporting Auroras & Blossoms! We know that people will love your work as much as we do!

The Auroras & Blossoms PoArtMo Anthology: Volume 4 is available! Click here to purchase your copy.

Contributors Pick Their Favorite Pieces from ‘The PoArtMo Anthology: Volume 3’ (4)

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On September 14, 2022

In Announcements, Latest book releases, The PoArtMo Corner

Hello everyone!

Welcome to our mini-series, in which contributors to The PoArtMo Anthology: Volume 3 tell us about their favorite pieces from the book.

Today, we focus on Cendrine Marrouat’s picks.

Cendrine’s Favorite Picks from Other Contributors

“Sleep” (Azelle Elric)

I have been a fan of Azelle’s work for many years. Looking at her drawings always puts me in a good mood.

“Sleep” was a ‘love at first sight’ kind of experience for me. Its ethereal, dream-like quality reminds me of my favorite painting by Eugène Carrière — one of the most unique French artists of the 19th century.

If there is one drawing Azelle should be remembered for, it is this one. I consider it a masterpiece.

“Drive-Thru Dog” (Meaghan Beatty)

“Drive-Thru Dog” was the first entry I read from Meaghan. I was hooked from the first line.

There is a lot to like about this story, but my favorite elements are its simplicity and minimalism. No long-winded descriptions, just a short series of moments leading to the happy conclusion.

“Drive-Thru Dog” would make a great prologue to a novel.

Cendrine’s Backstory about Her Own Favorite Contribution: “Pareiku: Here and There”

I am one of the slowest writers on the face of the earth. It usually takes me an inordinate amount of time to pen a poem. Once in a while though, something clicks in my brain. The words align on the page without any effort on my part.

“Here and There” wrote itself in a unique way. The second line came first, followed by the first line. I only picked the two images when it was time to work on the last part. I never get tired of reading it!

For those who don’t know what the Pareiku is, here is more information here.

About Cendrine Marrouat

Cendrine Marrouat is a poet, photographer, fiction writer, podcaster, and the co-founder of Auroras & Blossoms and PoArtMo. She has authored and co-authored more than 40 books, including Tree Reflections (2022), In Her Own Words: A Collection of Short Stories & Flashku (2022), After the Fires of Day: Haiku Inspired by Kahlil Gibran & Alphonse de Lamartine (2021), and Songs in Our Paths: Haiku & Photography (2020–2021).

She is the creator of the Sixku, Flashku, Sepigram, and Reminigram; as well as the co-creator of the Kindku, Pareiku, Vardhaku, and Hemingku.

Website: https://creativeramblings.com

About “The Auroras & Blossoms PoArtMo Anthology: Volume 3”

The Auroras & Blossoms PoArtMo Anthology: Volume 3 features the positive and uplifting works of four artists — Azelle Elric (drawings), Meaghan Beatty (essays), Cendrine Marrouat (poetry), and David Ellis (poetry).

The anthology is available for pre-orders everywhere ebooks are sold (except for Amazon). We are running a special until August 30, 2022 — 50% off!

NB: When you purchase a copy of the anthology, you will not just support Auroras & Blossoms. Every contributor will also be remunerated in the form of royalty payment.

Click HERE to purchase a copy.

‘The PoArtMo Anthology: Volume 3’ Is Out Today!

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On August 30, 2022

In Announcements, Latest book releases, The PoArtMo Corner

Hello everyone!

That’s it, folks! The Auroras & Blossoms PoArtMo Anthology: Volume 3 is officially out!

This edition of our yearly anthology features a variety of works by four contributors: Azelle Elric (drawings), Meaghan Beatty (essays), David Ellis (poetry), and Cendrine Marrouat (poetry).

Check out our video trailer below.

The Auroras & Blossoms PoArtMo Anthology: Volume 3 is available for purchase everywhere ebooks are sold (except for Amazon). We cannot wait for you to tell us what you think! Don’t forget to send us your reviews or share them online. Goodreads is a great start!

Click HERE to order your copy!

NB: When you purchase a copy of the anthology, you will not just support Auroras & Blossoms. Every contributor will also be remunerated in the form of royalty payment.

As a reminder, we only publish ebooks. The cost of releasing print books that contain visual content is too high, which would make our anthologies too expensive for most readers to buy.

Do you want to help us spread the word about the anthology? Save the banner below and add it to your blog, website or social media posts. Make sure you link to the book: https://books2read.com/poartmo-anthology-3.

Thank you all for your support! Have a wonderful end of week.

PoArtMo Collective: Latest News from Our Members

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On May 20, 2021

In Announcements, The PoArtMo Corner

Hello everyone!

Cendrine, David, and Azelle here. We wanted to share some of our latest news with you.

Azelle recently posted some very interesting work!

David keeps mesmerizing us with his Found Poetry.

Cendrine is about to release book number 32!

Songs in Our Paths: Haiku & Photography (Volume 2) continues offering an opportunity to reflect on the world around us and uncover its mundane, but often overlooked beauty.

The book will be released on May 25, 2021, and is available to pre-order until then! Click here to purchase a copy.

See you soon for more news about our PoArtMo Collective! In the meantime:

Check out our latest calls for submissions!

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