Gossamer Whispers – My first solo poetry collection in print

You’ll find poems that dance between the tangible and the abstract, exploring the alchemy of emotions, the resilience of the human spirit, and the bittersweet nature of memory. From the frosty whispers of winter to the fiery blooms of summer, from the digital realm of modern love to the timeless ache of longing, these poems traverse the landscapes of human experience.

📚✨ Exciting News! 📚✨

I’m thrilled to announce a major milestone in my author journey: the release of my first solo poetry collection 📖 Gossamer Whispers. Available now in both paperback and ebook formats, this book is published by BookLeaf Publishing.

You can find Gossamer Whispers here:
– Paperback: https://amzn.in/d/52Rk7LB
– Ebook: https://lnkd.in/gvN56G_p


Gossamer Whispers is a collection that has been years in the making, born from fleeting moments, vivid dreams, and the quiet contemplation of life’s intricate tapestry. As you turn these pages, you’ll find pieces of my soul scattered like delicate cobwebs across the verses—fragile, yet holding fast to the corners of existence.

I’ve always been fascinated by the power of scent to evoke memories, how starlight can ignite our imagination, and how the simplest moments can carry the weight of eternity. In this collection, I’ve attempted to capture these ephemeral experiences, to bottle them in words as one might capture fireflies on a warm summer night.

You’ll find poems that dance between the tangible and the abstract, exploring the alchemy of emotions, the resilience of the human spirit, and the bittersweet nature of memory. From the frosty whispers of winter to the fiery blooms of summer, from the digital realm of modern love to the timeless ache of longing, these poems traverse the landscapes of human experience.

Pick up your copy today to read more and join this journey with me. 

– Paperback: https://amzn.in/d/52Rk7LB
– Ebook: https://lnkd.in/gvN56G_p


Early reader impressions

I received the book in mint condition. The book is very thin so you might think that you can binge on it and move on to the next book but as you start reading Aneesha’s poetry you realise that it’s written with so many layers of deep thoughts that comes from the mind and the heart. It makes you wonder, ponder. It’s a slow read meaning that you need to read each poem with patience because every word used has been chosen with so much thought that it lingers long after you have finished reading it. Luminescence is one of my favourites from the collection.

“Gossamer Whispers ” is a delightfully engaging compilation of poems. The title of the collection itself indicates how effortlessly the poet leads the reader into the realms of her inner world which means much to her. The images and metaphors used are apt and bring forth meticulously the ideas she desires to portray. The poems point towards her love for nature as she takes utmost care to portray with precision certain minute details. Childhood memories occupy her repeatedly. A major attraction in these poems is the display of a wide array of colors as if she is using her pen as a brush to paint an exquisitely charming picture. Sensuousness adds lustre to her thoughts.

What a beautiful collection of thoughts! Loved the progression from thinking about nature to our daily routine to life-altering decisions.

“Gossamer Whispers” by Aneesha Shewani is a scintillating as well as an engrossing collection of selected poems. Each poem is so captivating that one stops only after ruminating through the whole. The poems encase a wide variety of themes projeceted through remarkable poetic devices. The use of free verse is perfect with Eliotine touch while images, symbols and metaphors abound in every page.A refreshing device is Transferred Epithet which adds to the charm of the poems. Most of the pieces proclaim nostalgia and a sense of loss which, however, provides universality and post mordenism to the collection: lt is indeed a truthful reflection of the contemporary life. Still there are refreshing and sanguine poems like ‘ Summer in Waiting’ and ‘Summer’. Nature abounds in the entire Collection with Adjectival perfection and several nuances of meaning. The Collection is worth preserving to be read again and again.

The Unseen: Spectacular Collection of Art, Fiction, and Poetry

“Dedicated to all The Unseen: Be they people, creatures, plants, words or dreams…”

The Unseen: An anthology of artwork, flash fiction, and poems

I am thrilled to be a part of a brand new anthology – The Unseen – from Kobayaashi Studios. Entries curated and edited by Meghan Dargue from across the globe have resulted in a whooping collection of 389 pieces of poetry, flash fiction, and artwork by 115 contributors.

It’s an honor that all 6 of my submitted poems have found a home in this anthology and will no more be “unseen”.

Grab your copy of The Unseen. The Paperback is available to buy from Pothi (India) and your local Amazon site.

Book Release: Standstill

Humbled & privileged to have a poem in this collection. I got published nearly after a decade. I had taken a gap from pursuing any publishing opportunities but when I restarted this year, it’s a happy journey!
Book Release: Standstill https://t.co/9M7oP6VLZI via @writefluence

Book Review: Sober Thoughts from the Crazy House

The words flow, each better than the next, sometimes rhyming, sometimes like the churning of an ocean, thoughts dripping from every nook, every crevice. Each thought more relatable than the next, some philosophical, some mundane but the currents strong enough to wash you away.

Book: Sober Thoughts from the Crazy House

Author: J. Maxwell

Genre: Poetry, Self-Discovery

Review Copy: From the Author

Available on: Amazon.com

For Mental Health Awareness Month, I got the opportunity to read one of my favorite literary forms – poetry. J. Maxwell (Twitter @JMaxwell_Writer), author and illustrator’s debut poetry collection, Sober Thoughts from the Crazy House, is a candid evocation of his journey from mental health issues to a more sober approach to life.

One of the first steps to recovery, to solve issues permeating our lives, is to accept the situation and to seek help. J. Maxwell starts with the backstory of his struggles and how he overcame years of addiction and self-abuse. Words provided an artistic refuge. In searching for the words to express, Maxwell was seeking answers.

Many who have been lost and found their way will relate to the outpouring in the fluent verses. These words can be yours, mine – anyone who has grappled with self-doubt, self-disdain, guilt, shame, fear. You can imagine the poet scribbling on paper napkins and vagrant sheets, crumpled, torn at the edges, as he tries to find the meaning, define the terms in the textbook that are now a part of him. The anguish is palpable, yet with a glimmer of hope, for only those who seek shall receive.

The poems touch a vast array of experiences; hallucinations, anxiety, mania, depression, addiction, withdrawal, therapy. At a certain moment, I thought the formatting was juvenile, like children expanding alphabets to words in wordplay. However, each alphabet in Maxwell’s vocabulary dives into an intense experience with well-crafted interpretations. The words flow, each better than the next, sometimes rhyming, sometimes like the churning of an ocean, thoughts dripping from every nook, every crevice. Each thought more relatable than the next, some philosophical, some mundane but the currents strong enough to wash you away.

This is a book for those who can appreciate the beauty and depth of free verses. It can be perceived as a haven for the troubled mind, evolving from experiences in the “crazy house.” Maxwell’s poetic expressions are not only for those who want to know how they feel, how someone else in their position feels but also a must-have for caregivers and guides, for readers and learners. It is an insight into a mind filled with chaos, trying to find balance, all on its own, without reaching out for help.

When troubled souls can’t articulate, the sober writings from the recovering mind can be a guidebook. I find this to be a precious collection that I would recommend everyone to read because where thoughts overburden us only words can be saviors. I would have liked to see some illustrations along with the words, making it an immersive experience. I also found it hard to decipher the book cover* art work and would like some insight into it.

*The author reached out to me with a note: “The cover art is the underside of the bottom of a bottle. This was perfect since so many go looking for answers at the bottom of a bottle only to find there aren’t any. You have to get to the bottom to really find that out though.”

J. Maxwell’s work speaks of hope, of finding yourself, and of repeating the message:

Don’t judge yourself

Lest ye cast the first stone!