TODAY WE WELCOME POETRY AUTHOR AND SONGWRITER….
~RACHEL HAMILTON~
“BETTER DAYS“
WELCOME RACHEL!
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What made you decide to write BETTER DAYS?
RACHEL: I am not sure if I chose to write the book or if the book chose me? Every song has a story so why not tell it?
Who would you say influenced your writing and songwriting career?
RACHEL: I have had so many influences. The influences start with my mom whistling in the kitchen while she was working to Styx, The Eagles, Amy Grant, I can go on for days. I just try to capture every moment and every thought that moves me from my head to my heart.
Your songs are smoothing and refreshing, do you have more, or are you in the process of writing more songs, if so will there be a book of poetry as a companion?
RACHEL: I am still writing daily. I tell the people around me that there is a song in everything and they all have stories. So I do intend to do another CD and Book of poetry at some point.
How hard is it to incorporate poetry into songs?
RACHEL: It isn’t hard at all. Everything I have ever written has just come to me, music and lyrics. All I need to do is be smart enough to take the time to write and down.
What is next for you?
RACHEL: I have a few projects I am currently working on. I am working on two books, one is a novel I am writing with my two sisters, loosely based on a family story, the other is a self help book. I am also producing a few shows for the local access station in Colchester, Vermont. One of the shows is pictures my sister and I took on a recent tour of Hawaii with the background music of songs I have written about the Ocean and Hawaii. I also hope to do a relaxation/tai chi/flow motion video by the river. To stay busy I also have a new you tube station with couple of original songs loaded “Children of the Universe.” And “Sweet Dreams” Check it out. I write a blog “rlhgirlwithguitar.blogspot.com”. I am just doing my best to keep creativity flowing into my life. It just brings me joy. It is very interesting that with all the projects I have going I still go back to the book “BETTER DAYS” pick out a lyric and story to read and it still feels like new. The words still resonate within and I say, ” I wrote that?”
Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to talk about my passion.
You are so welcome and thank you for taking a few moments of your time to spend with us and our readers!
Visit her at:
rlhgirlwithguitar.blogspot.com
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BETTER DAYS
RACHEL HAMILTON
Genre: Poetry
- Paperback: 126 pages
- Publisher: Outskirts Press (February 10, 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1432786032
- ISBN-13: 978-1432786038
Book Description(Amazon)
~GIVEAWAY ALERT~
Interesting interview. I haven't read a lot of poetry, I guess because I've never found any that 'felt right' in reading it. Wishing you much success.
Karen, thank you for your comments. I am sorry that poetry never felt right, but who knows this could be different. I know hearing the lyrics and reading the words makes me feel good. I open the book and find a new hidden treasure all the time.
I have a camp in Colchester. You peeked my interest in your project.good luck
Peggy, thank you I am so glad I have peeked your interest. The Hawaii project should be ready to air on LCATV in the next week or two. If you get channel 15 you should be able to check it out. If you don't get channel 15 you could go to LCATV's website. By the way also awesome that you have a camp in Colchester, what a great place.
Nice list of influences
I hope I am not too late. This sounds like an interesting book. I would love to win.
Evaj