The Gift of a Rose

About the Book

THE GIFT OF A ROSE IS BACK, IN A NEW EDITION!

Established authors and dead poets may cross our minds when considering what to buy for our next book of poetry. Consider a book not burdened by well-meaning editors forced to work around rules governing what is fit to print and what is not. Our creativity shines when we know what we think and feel and are not afraid to share it with the world on our terms, not that of others.

The book you have in your hands, first published twenty years ago, is a compilation of prose written during a time of healing, in which the author was recovering from Stage IV breast cancer. Miraculously still in remission twenty years later, she brings the book to life once again.

About the Author

ELIZABETH PATRICIA SMITH is a self-published author, creative writer, non-professional musician, blogger, and a mother of four. She graduated from the University of Virginia (1997), with a B.A. in Psychology, and has professional experience in medical office administration, child care, and customer service. She is a survivor of metastatic breast cancer, and has been in remission since 2003. She enjoys books, music, art, and more than anything else, writing. She writes for her mental health blog at creativenowmoments.com, and composes devotionals and blogs about spirituality and philosophy at likemercury.com. She is currently working on two other books soon to be published. She lives outside of Seattle, Washington with her family and their dog. You can reach her through her websites or by email at creativenowmoments@gmail.com.