CLASH-Poems from Conflict Zones by Jo Patti. Artwork by Denali Schmidt
Available now in print, on Kindle and on Audible/audio
My creative work is published under “Jo Patti” for a number of reasons. Recently I ventured into the world of self-publishing with my latest poetry volume entitled “CLASH-Poems from Conflict Zones” by Jo Patti. Artwork is by my son, the late Denali Schmidt.
This work is not for those who are squeamish or need “safe spaces” from any subject matter that deals with violence, conflict, predation. This work is published in the hope that those who have experienced various types of struggles, conflict and war may find some points of connection and even “redemption” and identification in my expressions and those of my son Denali.
I decided to read my own work this time. You may hear the first poem, “Coed Showers in Kuwait” for free on the Amazon site for a preview. Here is the link:
Your thoughts, comments and reactions are appreciated as I finish my next volume of poetry and next first person, non-fiction book I will entitle, “Traveler Between Worlds”.
The artwork on the cover is done by my son Denali Schmidt 1988-2013. He graduated at the top of his class at California College of the Arts in May 2013, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting/Drawing with High Distinction.
My first non-fiction, first hand account of working in a number of different countries and war zones is entitled, “Traveling Off the X” and is published by the Independent, Texas based publishing company, DEFIANCE PRESS. Here is the link for that book,
Traveling Off the X by Jo Patti Munisteri
I do not read my own work in my non-fiction book. It is also available on the Barnes & Noble site and in the “Nook” form of digital text.
Please support my work by reading, listening and giving feedback when you have a few moments.
All the best in the times to come.
Jo Patti Munisteri
Coming in 2023-a new non-fiction book entitled: “Traveler Between Worlds” Cover photographs by Denali Schmidt.
