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Black Heart Words & Poems and Writing from the Edge, invites you to a fun, collaborative experience focusing on the power of words.
Writing heals! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED, it’s fun.
We will get together…

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The Grasshopper and Transformation

I was reflecting on my transformational journey, through my health challenges, changes in my career and life in general. As I sat and pondered how far I had come, I had a visitor. With a big leap, he landed right next to me. A small yet mighty grey grasshopper. He…

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Interview for poem THE LION

Read interview with Nikki Rawnsley for her poem THE LION, and hear professional reading here:
THE LION

Poem Number 39 from Black Heart Words & Poems. An inspired anthology from the edge of darkness illuminated with a sprinkling of light.

Available on Amazon

Plus plea…

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Delving deep into my recent diagnosis of Acute Complicated Diverticulitis

What the hell is this?

According to the National Library of Medicine (NIH), acute diverticulitis is the inflammation of a diverticulum, a sac-like protrusion from the colon wall, due to micro-perforation…Complicated diverticulitis is associated with the formation …

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Read Poem: THE DARKNESS

You can read one of my newer poems THE DARKNESS that is featured on the Festival For Poetry this month.

Let me know what you think!
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2023/07/06/read-poem-the-darkness-by-nikki-rawnsley/ 

Plus you can LISTEN to it on YouTube here
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Join me June 8, 2024

Join me for a family friendly fun day in the beautiful Santa Clarita Valley Saturday June 8, 2024 from 10am to 6pm,
and it's FREE get your tickets at event bright.

There will be author booths, panels, workshops. Topics includeYoung Adult Author Spotlight, How to Pu…

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Joshua Tree Wednesday May 22, 2024

Join me in Joshua Tree Wednesday May 22, 2024 at 6:30pm at the Beatnik Lounge

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Come and see me at PARALLAX ART FAIR in April

EUROPE'S LARGEST FAIR FOR INDEPENDENT ART & DESIGN. NOW IN LOS ANGELES.


Featuring Black Heart Words & Poems. Come and say hi.

Get your FREE Tickets here and say Nikki from BlackHeartAlchemi sent you.
 

THOUSANDS OF PRODUCTS WITH 0% COMMISSION. PAF SCREEN. FREE E…

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Visit Book Soup and ask for "Black Heart Words & Poems"
  • Black Heart Words & Poems is now in Book Soup on Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood.
  •  Please drop in. Ask for it by name. It’s in the poetry section. I’d love to sell out. But also feel free to just visit it and take a photo and share. It would make my day. 🖤🖤🖤

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May 27, 2023 - Join us as we free write...

Black Heart Words & Poems. Writing from the Edge,
invites you to a fun, collaborative experience focusing on the power of words.

Writing heals! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED, it’s fun.

We will get together from folks around the world.

Come as you are. You can even join fro…

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Available at The Best Bookstore in Palm Springs

Black Heart Words & Poems Now Available at The Best Bookstore in Palm Springs 

Hello my loves, when you are visiting Palm Springs or the Coachella Valley, Drop by The Best Book Store in Palm Springs and ask for a copy of Black Heart Words & Poems.

This wonderful bo…

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Black Heart Words & Poems and Writing from the Edge Book Club

Black Heart Words & Poems and Writing from the Edge,
invites you to a fun, collaborative experience focusing on the power of words.

Writing heals! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED, it’s fun.

We will get together from folks around the world.

Come as you are. You can even join …

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Rancho Mirage Insider showcases poem - Draw Me In

The Rancho Mirage Insider online magazine shares the poem DRAW ME IN from Black Heart Words & Poems to this new audience.

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Desert Insider Magazine supports Book Release


The Desert Insider features a poem from Black Heart Words & Poems in January issue.


#poetry #ThedesertInsider #blackheartwords&poems #blackheartalchemi #words #writer #author



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Black Heart Words & Poems is in the Final List!

Black Heart Words & Poems is a finalist!!!

2022-2023 Reader Views Literary Awards FINALISTS!

The list is in


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Valentine's Day is February 14

Order your copies here today or from Amazon or Barnes & Noble and other book and gift retailers. Just ask for it.


February 12, 2023

Hi Loves,

Sunday Love Letter

Happy February. With the Valentines’ Day  around the corner, I am here to remind you to practice self…

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Audio Book and spoken Words

I am so excited to be collaborating with the very talented Stacy Berro. She is available to record your words. Go to my YouTube to hear her voice on some of my promotions for the book tour for Black Heart Words & Poems.

Learn more about her here 

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Rise Up - Join me this December

Posted on 2 October 2022.


Rise Up - A Course in Vibrational Living.

This is such a wonderful class to take to align your chakras. I initially took it in 2021 and many things are falling into place. I have signed up to take it again in 2022 starting soon. Pre-w…

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Trauma Resources

These poems are intended to untangle the strings that tie around your heart. As you begin to remove them, you may be triggered. It is important that you always take care of yourself.


Here are some resources should you find yourself going a little too close to the…

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I had UENI build my website for and with me. I really liked their customer service and options available. Have them build you a website too and if you use my unique referral link above, they will give you $50 off. Start with the Basic …

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