Elysse Wagner is an author and poet (and a neighbor). Elysse worked for years in the publishing industry. She decided to pause her career after having her first child and is now the mother of two young sons.
Elysse’s first two books were children’s books. Now she’s written a book of poetry called “Shows up Late with Coffee.” There are funny poems, thoughtful poems, poignant poems, all from the perspective of a young mother. The book would be a great Mother’s Day gift.
There’s a book launch today at Swoon Books and Wine in the Shops of Oakwood from 6-8pm and all ticket holders get a signed copy of the book. You can get a ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/…/elysse-wagner-shows-up…
I asked Elysse how she was marketing her poetry book. “The book is being sold through https://www.pencilxpaper.com/ The company is owned by Jennae Cecelia, who is an author and poet herself. She successfully self-published her books and created Pencil X Paper Publishing to help other writers and poets reach readers.”
I asked Elysse if she was still writing or if the demands of raising two young sons took all her time. “I an still writing when I get a moment,” she told me. “My second book of poems should be out in October.”
When I stopped by Elysse’s home to pick up my copy of the book, her eldest son showed me a small hoop and said it looked like a Black Hole. This poem must be about him:
Your thirst for knowledge is as endless
as our universe,
and already at two,
you strive to learn it all.
I am of the strong belief
that you favor learning about space
because already nothing in this world
can hold you back.
