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What does a writer do in her down time? -- No such thing. (ha ha.) Really though, I'm always trying to hone my skills with like minded individuals. So this Winter I am back at College. I took Film 100 and worked on a student Promo for West Los Angeles College.
…Regular Virtual meet Up for 2025 Writing Sessions will begin again in March.
Date to be announced.
Preparation to step into the year of the wood snake 🐍
Two steps
Step 1. January
Step 2. February
Return in March for the virtual writing session. Sign up at BlackH…
2024 dates released - check Events. contact me for the FREE Teams link.
Put the dates in your calendar.
🖤🖤🖤 FREE online Monthly Writing Session.
Next one is Los Angeles Saturday, November 23 at 1:30 PM / Adelaide, Australia Sunday, Nov 24 at 8:00 AM
Black Heart Words…
Whack. What was that loud thud?
It sounded like someone had violently thrown a fistful of mud at my sliding glass window. The one I’d recently cleaned.
I was working at my computer. Paying bills, checking emails, and making calls. Distracted by the mundanities of …
Open Mic
Wednesday November 20 - sign up 6:00pm.
Performances begin 6:30pm
Join me at the Beatnik Lounge in Joshua Tree, California - Wednesday November 20.
Feral Fusion. Open Mic. Participate or just come and enjoy the talent in the high desert 🖤
All welcome
The 29 Palms Book Festival this November 2024 ended on a high … So many genuine creative masters making an impact. Thank you.
Remember you can get a copy of BLACK HEART WORDS & POEMS. An inspired anthology from the edge of darkness illuminated with a spr…
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books - book review by Citi of Books writes:
Book Review: Black Heart Words & Poems: An Inspired Anthology from the Edge of Darkness Illuminated with a Sprinkling of Light by Nikki Rawnsley
Nikki Rawnsley’s Black Heart Words & Poems …
29 Palms, California
Poetry Happy Hour 4-6pm at the 29 Palms Inn - patio. I will be there along with other amazing poets and authors.
Come to the 29 Palms Book Festival
I hope to see you there!
Join me for a delightful evening in Adelaide, Australia, on Friday October 11 from 5 to 9pm at PAGE & TURNER.
Poetry, friends and fun.
Support episode 3, from July 20, 2024.
I will be a special guest on Ryanna Hammond's beautiful podcast All with Heart.
Listen to her other episodes to learn more and then please like, follow and share.
Click here to access Episode 3.
thanks for the love.
Nikki
Join us for an all-day heart-opening collective experience with like-minded, high-vibe soul sisters who choose to live the life they love.
Relax, regenerate, and connect with women who share your passions.
When: Saturday July 27. All Day. $333 per person.
Special…
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…
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…
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 …
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
https:…
Join me in Joshua Tree Wednesday May 22, 2024 at 6:30pm at the Beatnik Lounge
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Featuring Black Heart Words & Poems. Come and say hi.
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- 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. 🖤🖤🖤
Read …
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…
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…
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 …
So proud and excited to share that Black Heart Words & Poems won the Silver Award for poetry in the 2022-2023 Literary Awards from Reader Views.
#readerviews #thedesertinsider #blackheartalchemi #poetry #poems #love #meditation #healing #healingjourney #poetryc…
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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The Desert Insider features a poem from Black Heart Words & Poems in January issue.
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Black Heart Words & Poems is a finalist!!!
2022-2023 Reader Views Literary Awards FINALISTS!
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…
New Five ***** Star review for Black Heart Words & Poems
by Natalia Kavale for Reader Views
Read here
Check out the video of me unboxing the arrival of the first copy of Black Heart Words & Poems.
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…
Thank you. Thank you to Acid Rain Water our book launch official water sponsor.
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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