Bøger af Kelvin Bueckert

War! Poverty! The longing to love and be loved! History is full of human drama. In this scrapbook of stories we find characters who face these age old challenges and many others as they struggle to create a life for themselves and their families. There is humour, there is tragedy, and there is a sense of authenticity that can only come from a story that is based on truth. So, grab a cup of coffee. Find a comfortable seat and let these voices from the past tell you about life in their small town.

An anthology of three poetry books. Of Life and Spirit. Conversations After Midnight and my very first collection, Revelry in Reverie.Of Life and SpiritRadarsoundsrest throughthe natureof bat like twittersvibrating wordsas the master signalswave weary crafttoward harborover ocean shiversA collection of previously published poetry and essays exploring themes of nature, spirituality and the struggle of living in a consumer-oriented culture.Conversations After Midnight.Life sucks! How did we end up like this? What am I doing here anyway? Nothing ever changes! This is a collection of poems that explore the hard questions...this is a collection of ideas that were born in suffering. Yes, this a challenging read...yet, in the end, there is also inspiration and hope to be found here. Recommended for anyone who finds themselves walking through a dark valley in their lives. Revelry in ReverieThe simplicity of a poem left on a concrete step. Where had it come from? Unwelcome memories shimmer in the heat of summer. Travis raises his eyes to search the street. There is no one. There must be someone out there...but where? Revelry in Reverie uses a unique combination of fiction, photographs, and previously published poetry to explore such topics as life, love, the loss of innocence, and the corrosive effects of war. Generously salted with poetic portraits by award-winning* poet, Kelvin Bueckert, Revelry in Reverie is a quick, yet substantial read. *Honorable Mention in the "Unscrambled Eggs Poetry contest."

Q. What is this? A. A book. Q. Obviously. Ahem. I've been taught to judge a book by its cover. Does it really matter what's inside? A. Yes. Consider a typical fridge. It isn't what's outside of it that's important. It's the food stored inside of it that matters. The same principle applies to a book. Q. Umm hmm. So then, what exactly is inside of THIS book?A. This book is a compilation of beautiful poetry, inspiring photographs and humorous flash fiction. Rumor has it that a good portion of the book is actually humorous flash fiction. However, just between us, I heard it from my brother's best friend, who heard it from from his barber's second cousin, twice-removed, that gossip is often just hearsay. Q. I see. Now tell me, why should I buy this book?A. What a question. Why wouldn't you want to buy this book? You'll get a diverse collection of unique and entertaining writing. Not only that, you'll also get a healthy helping of tasty food...for thought. Ahem. But best of all, you'll get the warm fuzzy glow that only can only come from contributing to an author's royalty cheque. Q. Ah. I get it. You're the author, asking yourself these questions, aren't you?A. No harm in that friend. The danger isn't in talking to yourself, it's in answering yourself. But enough about me, the real question is, shouldn't you be looking into my book? -kelvinbueckert.com

What the donglebleeb is this?Well, to be blunt...this book is a compilation of blog postings and social media mutterings. Ahem. I apologize if you are offended by the language I use but that's the only way I can think of to get the point across. You see, English is the only language that I'm able to write in. What!? Stick with me. Um. Not that close...we don't even know each other...that's better. Ahem. Anyway, as the late great gladiator, Sparticus, once said as he prepared to hurl a spear at his enemy. "There's no point if you don't have a point." With that in mind, the poems and essays in this collection each explore a different point.Yes, they do their exploring in creative ways. Many times they even use humor or satire to sharpen their points. Poetry has even been sighted, hiding under this book cover...but fear not, it won't leave you slighted.Basically, what we have here is a daily reader full of short shots at one thing or another...interspersed with illustrations of beauty and inspiration. If you've been looking for something different to read. This is it. Who knows, it might even make a difference in how you see the world.***Humor/Satire/Poetry/Illustrated/Philosophy/Religion/Current Affairs/Essays/Short Reads/Art

This is a collection of humor and poetry with a healthy side of pandemic related pondering. It was written as the first wave hit, the lockdowns started and everything stopped. There are reflections on the related issues such as censorship, satirical strikes at some of the wilder things that have been said, and, poetic odes to the beauty still to be found in our ugly world.Kelvinism 2.0 is an honest, challenging, and ultimately hopeful exploration of life during a pandemic.In other words, it is the perfect prescription to fill that empty space on your bookshelf.: )

This is a collection of three books.Book 1. The Decline of the Church. What about Christians and racism? Doesn't God want ya'll ta be rich and famous? Don't all those Holy books teach basically the same thing? Why are Christians so mean? Who was Jesus really? What is the point of the Church anyway? All these questions and more are explored in this short but hard-hitting collection of essays, stories, and poems.Book 2. Lessons Learned in the Mourning. When the valley is darker than it has ever been...when we lose someone we loved, what can we learn? Lessons Learned in the Mourning explores that question. Born from personal experiences, this book dives deep into the issues of loss, yet it also finds hope there.Book 3. Beauty in a Scorched Land. A journey of stories, pictures, and reflections inspired by time spent working at a medical mission in Africa. What is the place of a Christian in a world full of poverty and struggle? This is a question that the authors have wrestled with and they share their reflections here.

Come one! Come all! Witness sights never before seen by any man! (No we're not talking about the housework that constantly goes unnoticed around the house!) Bear witness to the rocky career of Rocky, the Rock Star! (Rock isn't dead. It's just layin there dude.) Watch bird...brains with Dave, the Naturalist. Discover strange new worlds with Manitoba Melvin! (Yes, that obscure professor who was always trying to keep up with the Joneses!) This collection of short but profound tales will help you will find yourself...laughing. Not only that! This book will improve your marriage...if you let your spouse read it while you clean the house like you said you would six months ago. But wait, that's not all! This book will also help you understand the greatest questions of the universe...such as, why do the people who know everything, do nothing? The Joy of Stupidity! Don't let yourself be miserable without it! Genre: Ridiculous Flash Fiction.

What was that? That noise out there in the hallway? That high-pitched singing...do you hear it? It's coming closer. I don't know. Should we take a look? Hmmm...Perhaps some things are better left buried...then again...perhaps those things are the most interesting... What will we see as I pull open the door and peer out into that darkened hallway? Who knows. What we do know is that Phantoms is a collection of previously published science fiction, fantasy, and horror-themed poetry. The first-person tales, Devil in a Bottle, Personal Judas, Ol'Zeke, and Flirting With the Enemy are also included. With that said, let's open that door, shall we? I mean, what could go wrong? *** ...what was sleep is devoured by memory what was slumber overwhelmed by the delicate sound of thunder even as the blood moon is passing he begins writhing to the sound of a serpent hiss sleepless in his single bed remembering the burning the acid bite of the phantom's kiss...

It is a time of war and pestilence! Armageddon is at hand! Worst of all, Gertrude, their sworn enemy, has become convinced that it is time for them to get a job! It is time for all good men to rise up...off the couch! Then again, getting off the couch is a struggle as well. Will Herman and Melvin be able to beat back Gertrude and her plans for them to find constructive work? Will Martin Finkel, the new psychiatrist in town, succeed in his efforts to bring sanity to a small town in turmoil? Find out in this collection of stories about stupidity, fast food, and conquering the world!____________________________________________________________________________________________________*** "Our prisons are full of people who have read about Herman and Melvin. Trust me." -Patrick O'Connor, Con Artist.*** "Making a friend is hard but so worth it." -Dr. Frank Enstein.*** "A profound tale of two friends who find themselves...and realize that they are somebody else." -Dexter Poindexter, Professor of Philosophy and Other Stuff.*** "Four stars. Bravo!" -Herman and Melvin.

Trust me.I know exactly what you're thinking.Settle down. I'm not a psychic or a guru.I'm a Kelvin and I happen to know that you're saying yourself, "he's just like all those other guys trying to sell their books."Well, let me me make a slight correction to this line of thinking.I don't give a hoot about those other guys and I sure don't want to sell their books.No sir. I only want to sell my own books.That's why I wrote this description in fact.Now that I've got your attention and established that I'm an honest and upfront kinda guy, I should really tell you more about the product that I'm pitching to you.Uncle Kelly's 2nd Book of...Wisdom?Yep. That's the title alright, but what is it all about? Well, I'm glad you asked me that. This questionable book includes a healthy helping of humor, satire, drama and all genres in between. Not only that, these genres are expressed through essays, pictures, flash-fiction, micro-fiction, one-liners and even some poetry."Wow! If it includes all those wonderful things, why do you say it's a questionable book?"Aha. I knew you would say that!Settle down. I'm still not a Psychic...but on dark stormy nights, I can see things...as long as they're in my line of vision anyway.Ahem. What I'm trying to say is, this book was written to provoke questions...and by asking questions we come to discover answers. Therefore, it is without question...a questionable book is the best kind of book.Wait a minute...I know what you're thinking...nah I don't.But when you get this book, you'll know exactly what I'm thinking...and isn't that better than having ME know what YOU are thinking? Frankly, I think so...but then, I'm biased, aren't I?On the other hand, have you ever read an advertisement that wasn't biased?***Drama/Humor/Satire/Fiction/Poetry/Non-Fiction