The Kind-Hearted Smart Aleck

I just received a book review for The Kind-Hearted Smartass (uncensored version) . The reader gave it 5 out of 5 stars and had this to say: "L.O.V.E.D this book...great if, like me, you're a Smartass In Training (Kind-Hearted or Otherwise)...and in need of some inspirational reading material. Craig "Craigy" Rozniecki is the Anthony "Tony" Robbins of Smartass Life Coaches! Thank you, Craig, for teaching me everything that I shouldn't do on a date, everyone I shouldn't agree to go out with on a date, and...how to answer when repeatedly asked about being gay! Those smartass comments aside...FANTASTIC, ENTERTAINING, and MIND ALTERING read... BUY...THIS...BOOK!" There's also a 15% off discount for this book (and others) through September 30th by using the coupon code AWESOME305 at the following site: http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/thetaoofroz I'd first try the coupon code 2011SURVEY if it's still available, as that...

As I've mentioned before, I've joined a number of social networking sites and writers' communities in recent days and weeks to help spread word about my writing and in particular, my books. It's been a mixed bag thus far, but I've been fairly pleased overall. Up till yesterday morning, I had received just one negative review. It was with regard to a comedic excerpt from my most recent book(s), entitled "Girlfriend Application". It had been read by many people and everyone whom commented on it gave it glowing reviews, most of the reviewers being women. Even a 75-80-year old woman (she may actually be older than that) laughed pretty hard when reading the excerpt. BUT, one woman called me an a*shole and that the excerpt made me come across as an a*shole, rude and obnoxious. Yet, she said she didn't like it as much as she thought she did, which would thereby mean she liked it to a certain extent, right? I don't know. ::shrugs::. In any case, that was t...

Well, as I mentioned in a blog yesterday, I received a comment on my book excerpt "Girlfriend Application," which basically laid claim that I'm an a*shole and she then went on to give me a pointer on how to not come across as such an a*shole. She also referred to me as "rude" and "obnoxious". I love the word choice she used in her comment, as she kind of came across as rude, obnoxious and the other word as well. Eh, whatever. Anyway, so I was Mr. A*shole last night. I then checked out the social networking sites I have posted written work of mine on this morning and at GSPoetry.com, I received a comment from a woman with regard to my poem, "Better Than Sex". Let me share the poem first. Here it is: To look into your eyes, Feel your hand in mine, To see you laugh, See you smile, To hold you tightly, Hear you breathe, Rub your back, Watch you sleep, To buy you gifts, Take you out, Write you poems, Joke around, To wash the dis...

Alright, so, as I've made mention in recent days, I've joined quite a number of social networking sites to spread word of my writing/books. As I mentioned in my most recent blog, it's been a mixed bag. Two sites I'm not longer a part of: AllPoetry.com (3-day free membership) and Litsay.com, which I'm now going to tell you all about. This site appears to be rather new and up-and-coming. With that, there are a few gliches that need to be fixed. It's fairly modern looking and isn't THAT active, but decent activity for such a new site. So, like I've done with all the other sites I've joined, I started sharing excerpts of my two books, Seasons Come, People Grow and The Kind-Hearted Smarta*s. I shared 3 poems and 3 excerpts from my sarcastic book. I received one comment on an excerpt of mine from the latter book, entitled "Girlfriend Application," where I jokingly concoct an application for potential girlfriends. I list 20 fill-ins and write ...

Well, I joined a couple more social networking sites in recent days to further spread word about my writing and the comments/reviews have been pouring in (all but the last are poem): "INsecurity Level Orange" - "I sense a sadness in this, then in the end I feel hope come rushing in. Quite the wonderful read here." "No Pain" - "WOW, very powerful emotioins in this, sorry for the hurt, but your emotions flowed so nicely down the page." "The Big Gamble" - "Casino's in Vegas, casino love in the balance, what a combination and metaphor on love. Nicely expressed emotions." "Just a Friend" - "Ah, this is such a wonderful, sentimental piece. I really like this write. It's so warm and filled with compassion, nicely done." "Break-up Operation (B.O.)" "Ah, this one tugs on the heart. I like this - made me ponder a bit on love." "Fantasyland"...

So, I've attempted to spread word about my writing, two books in particular (Seasons Come, People Grow and The Kind-Hearted Smartass), to 11 difference social networking-type sites: 1) Facebook, 2) Google, 3) Blogger, 4) DirectFolk, 5) Kiwibox, 6) Tumblr, 7) Lafango, 8) WattPad, 9) WritersCafe, 10) All Poetry and 11) GS Poetry. All of the commentary I have received thus far, mainly regarding my poetry, has been very positive. I did receive one strange comment on GS Poetry. The poem this person commented on is called "The Shield" and he/she didn't comment on the poem at all, but went on a tangent about what love is. Yeah, that was strange. I wanted to ask, "Soooo...? Did you like it?" However, I did just receive my first criticism and it's with regard to a poem I wrote recently, entitled "Fear in Question". The person critiqued it as having not clear enough a concept. I then discovered this person to be 15 years old and after reading some of his...

I JUST wrote this new poem of mine, "Beat," posted it to some websites and have already received a review. The commentator said: "This is such a powerful write, I felt intensity with this. So nicely done." Here is the poem: Sheltered from this world, Protected from potential harm, Fearful of being released, Wanting to maintain its innocence, As it begins to mature, Innocence slowly fades, Longing for a sense of freedom, To make its own decisions, Finally out in the world, Released to the masses, Curiosity at its peak, Expanding with every experience, Handed to another, Trusting of their care, Full of life and joy, Fears, worries and doubts spared, No longer protected, No longer innocent, Beating with desire, Beating with passion, Looked at momentarily, Before being thrown to the ground, Slowly breaking, Being kicked and stomped upon, Released unto her, Beating with life, Broken and crushed, The beating has stopped.

Go figure, I released a poetry book 5 years ago (Seasons Come, People Grow), have been trying to spread word about that and my most recent books (The Kind-Hearted Smartass and The Kind-Hearted Smart Aleck) and the former has drawn more attention than the latter. In any case, I've received quite a number of positive reviews in the past couple days: "A Hollywood Fantasy" A Hollywood fantasy, How I wish it were true, Instead I'm stuck in reality, Not knowing what to do. Commentator: "LOVE this part. This one rocks. Like this poem. Wonderful, amazing and beautiful." "A Hypnotic State" Uncertain if I'm dreaming, Or am wide awake, If she's real or a figment of my imagination, As I remain in a hypnotic state. Commentator: "Love this part. This is wonderful and beautiful." "The Shield" Protection from ignorance and lies, Protection from dishonesty and bitterness, Protection from insults and pain, Prote...

Well, that was fast. I just wrote the thing last night. The individual stated the following: "Oh My There is such truth in this. Others should read this write. There is alot in this to realize. Some people will never see. Nice write....xo" The poem, "Oblivious to the Obvious" reads as follows: What I could normally see, I can see no more, Blind to what stares me in the face, My vision suddenly blurred, Others hand me aids, To help me see more clearly, Clouded in too much thought, Fearful of my feelings, My literacy like that of a newborn, Unable to see what’s in front of me, Analyzing every last detail, To learn how to read, Mixed signals come my way, As optimism and pessimism collide, Hope that history does not repeat itself, Yet doubts enter my mind, Is there reason for hope? Or am I grasping at straws? Wanting to believe something that’s not, Living in denial, Glasses are of no aid, Neither are non-convoluted signs, With the truth staring me in the face, O...

The social networking sites I've joined have thus far been a disappointment to me. I'm receiving plenty of views, but the sites have been typically dominated by teenagers, people whom live outside of the United States and/or the sites don't have much activity from its members. So, I decided to look into joining some different writing communities. I just finished creating my profile and posting some works of mine at the following site: http://www.writerscafe.org/TheRoz81 I've already received one review of my poem, "Puppets". The reviewer said: "What a wonderful image this calls forth. 'Our heads and arms dangling'. Freedom from our strings and the people who pull them, such a powerful message. I really enjoyed your poem." The poem in its entirety is as follows: Puppets Held by the strings, Never in place, Our head and arms dangling, At their mercy, Guided on the stage, Directed where to go, How to act, What to wear, W...