Samantha Holmes – författare

Born to Love, Cursed to Feel is about love—the good, the bad, and the confusing. It touches on morals and how when emotions are involved it''s not as black and white. The poetry is frequently written in a narrative manner that evocatively pulls you in and makes you feel. This book is about falling in love, bad decisions, and ultimately growth. The essence of it all is to show that no matter how far one falls all the mistakes don''t have to be what defines them.

Don''t Tell Me Not to Ask Why, Samantha King Holmes''s second solo poetry collection following her bestselling Born to Love, Cursed to Feel, is a mirror that reflects our honest truths. Holmes''s poems are like little stories, hooking readers while navigating issues like body image, family relationships, loneliness, failed relationships, and finding belonging. Don''t Tell Me Not to Ask Why is a call to introspection, a demand for honesty, and an affirmation of second chances.

Charles Rathe and his sister assistant Eliza toured the world performing magic. But, tragically, everything changed. Eliza died and, to all concerned, it was Charles'' fault. But, Eliza came back. Was she a dream or an hallucination? Might he actually be crazy? She pushed him to get off his ass and use his skills to become a Private Investigator.