I WROTE A POETRY BOOK
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Жыл бұрынMy poetry book, Reflections on Healing, is available now:
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Reflections on Healing is my first 17 poem collection of poetry and photography.
The poems depict my journey towards healing from trauma on both an analytical and emotional level, as I tries to make sense of my experiences with difficult families, abusive relationships, mental health struggles and taking back control of my own body.
This collection includes the poem, Romb, about remaining childfree and the importance of bodily autonomy and choice for all AFAB people, which was first performed at Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts 2022 with Heard Collective.
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@theadaunicorn Жыл бұрын
Now Gabbie Hanna can't say anything- you wrote a poetry book! Congrats!
@brendacova8311 Жыл бұрын
I just want to say that I've been rooting for you to publish a poetry book for so long. I remember you saying in videos how you would practice writing poetry as you read other poets, keeping a journal nearby. And your love for poetry has always been apparent. I think anyone who has been following you for a while knows that this isn't an ego trip for you. It's something you're genuinely passionate about and something you've really worked on. I can't wait to get my copy. I'm so happy for you.
@RachelOates Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! :)
@bayley07 Жыл бұрын
Hearing you talk about poetry really opened my heart to it. You’ve got a passion for it that’s raw and contagious and it shows in every video I’ve seen. Buying the book out of solidarity with wholesome channels like this
@RachelOates Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 🤗
@averysspookshowspectacular6205 Жыл бұрын
Publishing a book is such an amazing thing! It's one of my lifetime goals. I'm not really into poetry, but I might buy yours just to support. And maybe you'll get me into it!
@margaretjohnson6259 Жыл бұрын
artists SHOULD be paid for their work. art IS work. (the arts, not just painting, photography).
@CatieCavanaugh Жыл бұрын
This video and your other poetry videos have inspired me to lean into my love of poetry again… it’s been a rough week for me but I so appreciate what this creative outlet can do, for all of us. Take care Rachel
@elsab401 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been following you for a couple of years and just wanna say i’m very very happy for you (and sorta proud???)! You inspire me to revisit my own poetry dreams. Will definitely get a copy
@Iloveyou-jn2go Жыл бұрын
Just bought the book. Hope all goes well for you. 😀
@RachelOates Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@cmk8362 Жыл бұрын
im watching this two hours after release & its already sold out! sad for me that i wont get a copy but CONGRATULATIONS! im really proud & happy for you! youve made the intimidatong world of poetry more accessible for me & im so grateful for that! now you gibe me hope for publishing my own work someday😊 thank you a lot and again CONGRATS! !! 🎉
@rightsarentpolitical Жыл бұрын
Mine arrived Nov 28th! I've started it; the photographs are also very beautiful. And I love your earrings in this video.
@maltie123 Жыл бұрын
Just ordered to Canada! I've commented on your videos and others before, but I don't think I've ever bought anything from a KZfaq I watch.. you are the first! So happy to support! ❤
@pelo_chiclede_fresa7238 Жыл бұрын
The two poems you read for us made me cry and empathise with your story, within few minutes I felt a whole tornado of emotions that were not even my own and I was devastated, and I don't even know a single thing of poetry, damn! I didn't even know that I like poetry until I came across your videos few years ago! This book is already in my x-mas wishlist and I caaaaan't wait to read it!
@annabelle69 Жыл бұрын
Immediately ordered it 😤 I can’t wait :) I think you’re being very brave, by publishing your own work, especially as a reviewer and analyst yourself. I’m excited to see how you use your skills and knowledge in your own work!! 🎉🎉
@feemuller7107 Жыл бұрын
Ahh I'm so excited! I just wanted to order a copy, but it seems to be out of stock atm :( I understand that you are nervous as to how people will perceive your poetry after watching your videos critiquing other poets, but, personally, I think to critique somebody's work more harshly because that person critiqued other person harshly, is quite unfair and even a bit childish. I can critique something and still not be brilliant at it myself (in my opinion at least). Reviews/Critique *shouldn't* be: Rachel Oates critiqued so and so, so she HAS to be better at writing poetry than so and so. It *should* be: I purchased this book for this amount of money, was it worth it? Did I have an enjoyable read or did I get nothing out of this? Is this good, well crafted poetry? How does it compare to other poetry collections? Criticism that is mostly dependant on the artist and not of the work of art, is poor criticism. At least in my opinion. So I really hope you won't be discouraged by that type of reviews.
@r.j.williams Жыл бұрын
i absolutely cannot wait to read your book! congratulations on getting it published! your passion and enthusiasm towards your poetry makes me even more excited about it
@raspberryitalia3464 Жыл бұрын
I'm tremendously excited for you and so looking forward to receiving my copy! You deserve all the applause for your bravery, dedication, and tenacity! Thank you much for sharing yourself with us 💜
@rae1509 Жыл бұрын
congratulations! i absolutely love the poem readings you've posted so far so i'm very excited to get a copy of your book. i've always had specific poems that i enjoy, but i've never really read poetry for poetry's sake until watching your videos. you really inspired me to take the plunge, and i'm having a blast with it. thanks for sharing your passion with us! 💜
@Cujo_Red Жыл бұрын
Added to my cart! What an accomplishment! Whatever the feedback, Rachel, keep your head high because you know how much love and care you put into it, and if it's anything like your videos, there's nothing to worry about.
@RoastedSaltedPeanut Жыл бұрын
Ordered it off of Amazon Canada last week and it hasn't shipped yet. I know it's holiday season so shipping is slow but aghhhh I can't wait!!
@charlyella Жыл бұрын
I’m really looking forward to reading this! I owe you a lot for sparking my initial interest in poetry, and I’m excited to see what you have to say! I just ordered it! Without you, I wouldn’t be working on my own collection!
@aspen1713 Жыл бұрын
HUGE CONGRATS, RACHEL!! It's very brave to share something so intimate and personal like poetry. Congratulations of the continuous growth and progress on your creative career - after hearing about your live festival performance, this totally sounds like the perfect next step. :)
@micahhenley589 Жыл бұрын
Out of all the beautiful poetry that has been written, all of them had authors. No poetry ever wrote itself for it is impossible for anything to write or create itself.
@salo6724 Жыл бұрын
Very happy for you! Sending cuddles to Kyra :)
@jtmaruyama9724 Жыл бұрын
I'm so excited and happy for you! Congratulations!
@GrannyReplica Жыл бұрын
I was very happy to hear about your poem pamphlet. I'm certain each piece in it is brilliant. I am making this collection of poems my x-mas gift to myself, since I'm finishing this year with a completely new interest in an artform I haven't explored much before.
@thatalienguy1472 Жыл бұрын
Grabbing myself a copy and going to actually read it first before I say anything about it. I can tell no one has read it yet because there are a couple of GH stans on the US amazon tanking her reviews already. Hopefully the book is good so I can tell the trolls to eff off. Now that I think about it, i might do that anyway.
@RachelOates Жыл бұрын
Oh. I hadn’t seen that. The one star review isn’t even someone who bought it and no one who won a copy has received it yet so they clearly haven’t read it :( I should have known this would happen. It just makes me want to delete everything and never try anything ever.
@thatalienguy1472 Жыл бұрын
@@RachelOates i completely understand why you feel that way. It really sucks girl. Keep in mind though, you have a very protective fanbase. We got you. Its probably gonna be alright.
@mina8799 Жыл бұрын
@@RachelOates that's so awful :( i'm SO excited to read your work!! you've been an inspiration to me starting to read and write more poetry and i'm so stoked :) there are so many people who are insanely hyped for your work!
@hanajin9274 Жыл бұрын
@@RachelOatesThat reviewer could have simply received the book as a gift from someone other than you. All writers get criticized, sometimes harshly, perhaps unfairly, but rarely because of some persistent personal vendetta.
@leothenomad5675 Жыл бұрын
@@RachelOates No don't do that, don't give your haters the satisfaction of giving up. Nothing will drive them up the wall faster than seeing your book sell and sell well. You have a twofer in this household, I watch for the science and religion and my wife devoures anything poetry related you do, she is getting a book for Christmas. Good luck and don't let anyone hold you back.👍❤🤗
@Everyyoueverymiau Жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🎉 I’m really happy for you!
@chantel4405 Жыл бұрын
Soo excited for your book to arrive!! Just ordered 🥰
@juliegeorge3808 Жыл бұрын
So happy for you!! This is awesome!!
@lydia4382 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! 🎉 Don’t be afraid to charge more! I know it’s hard, I’m a business woman too and learning to charge what I’m worth has been tough! It makes me want to pay more just to spite you!! 😂😂😂
@elcondor2879 Жыл бұрын
How exciting, so happy for you!! Looking forward to reading it!
@darkenroses Жыл бұрын
Got your book as a Christmas gift. I'm so excited to read it. I've flipped through and looked at the photographs and they are absolutely lovely. Great job.
@Chris-ln7tr Жыл бұрын
your happiness about this is so infectious!! my absolute dream is to publish a book one day and it’s amazing to see you achieving that and being so happy about it. i bought it the moment i saw your link on your insta stories and i’m SO SO excited to be able to have your work on my shelf, and in my hands, and to read it!!! i’m so excited for you!
@micahhenley589 Жыл бұрын
Out of all the beautiful poetry that has been written, all of them had authors. No poetry ever wrote itself.
@sadpan_duh2173 Жыл бұрын
I ordered a copy of the book recently and it came today!! So excited to read it!!!! ❤
@the.carp.show. Жыл бұрын
I'm so proud of you!! Hoping I can get my hands on the book when I have the money to spare
@viviannehunt1371 Жыл бұрын
I am so excited! I ordered this, hopefully it gets here soon! Watched Savy's review too. Well done, you!
@aye.p Жыл бұрын
Congratulations!!! ❤️❤️❤️🤗
@oliviaann9946 Жыл бұрын
commenting to boost the video!! I started watching your channel for your poetry content and I'm so happy for you!!
@novepipps Жыл бұрын
Amazing news! I'm so excited to buy this! 😭 It'll be wonderful to follow your journey & growth as a poet. You have an amazing way of communicating. Incorporating art like photography & having info about them is also great for readers with aphantasia. I've always been a fan of incorporating some pictures into poetry books, it can be very powerful.
@RachelOates Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! ♥
@august1837 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! Publishing a book is such a great thing. I loved the poems you put up on the channel and I’m glad we now get to experience more of your work
@ExAngel001 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on putting your art out there. :)
@SwanofWar Жыл бұрын
Instantly ordered it, Rachel. I've been enjoying your poems that you've performed on your channel lately so I'm excited to read this. Plus it's nice to be able to provide you some monetary support. Your content has brought me so much entertainment.
@lenroz Жыл бұрын
This is going on my Christmas wish list. Congratulations!
@geraintthomas4343 Жыл бұрын
So i bought 2 copies. One is for me and the other is as encouragement for a friend who wants to make a pamphlet to help other dv victims
@derpscythe6145 Жыл бұрын
Just ordered it! I’m very excited to read it
@dionysusfilms165 Жыл бұрын
So exciting for you!!! I love you so much. I hope that you get more views
@frankensteinlives 3 ай бұрын
Congratulations on publishing your first collection!
@Stevian1 Жыл бұрын
A beautiful and talented girl, and you're not bad yourself Rachel. But seriously, all of your incisive and thought provoking videos, you're an artist and now a poet You are so talented
@Thisisjefftaylor Жыл бұрын
I really like your cover art, the colors are amazing.
@Palestinian_holocaust Жыл бұрын
Your poetry topics are sooo MELROSE AVE TRENDING QUEEN
@LuisRivera-vf9pk Жыл бұрын
Congratulations, Rachel.
@bex9708 Жыл бұрын
Proud of you!
@ErimlRGG Жыл бұрын
Would totally be interested in a Kindle version and would love to support you. I'm too used to reading on it and I don't like carrying books around
@merlinmulligan Жыл бұрын
So proud of you! Can't wait to get my copy :)
@merlinmulligan Жыл бұрын
Also, I love your sweater!
@alexfromoakland2862 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! I hope I can self-publish by this time next year. I’m proud of you and excited for you. First time seeing your videos.
@RachelOates Жыл бұрын
Good luck!! You can do it! :)
@dricherrycuddler Жыл бұрын
Very excited, can't wait to be able to read it!
@patchadventures9247 10 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your book. 🤙🏼💐
@AliceLucindaBronte Жыл бұрын
I have just ordered my copy. I make about £1.50 profit per sale of my books too. However mine are a lot cheaper because they don't have pictures in. That really puts up the printing costs! After I've read it, I will try my best to write an honest and fair review. After all, you can always return the favour, as I sent you a couple of my books a while ago. This is Simon Warwick Beresford. P.S. I see someone else has already given you a somewhat scathing review. I wonder how they got their copy so fast!?
@RachelOates Жыл бұрын
The one star review wasn’t someone who actually purchased it and the only woman I sent a gift copy to in America hasn’t received it yet so I think it’s just a Gabbie Hanna fan being a Gabbie Hanna fan :( feels like crap that she just keeps ruining my life
@bagelprince3 Жыл бұрын
Fr i see two people reviewing it already on the amazon page and wondering how they got it.. before it was released? Dont listen to them Rachel, clearly they didnt actually "review" it.
@mialia15104 Жыл бұрын
I'm proud of you too! I hope to get it as soon as I get some student support again 😆
@coolbro6969 Жыл бұрын
I’m so happy you finally released poetry. One who cares so much about poetry should write your own. Bravo.
@fia476 Жыл бұрын
Immediately asked my mum for a copy for Christmas. So excited!!!
@bandnerd883 Жыл бұрын
I’m so happy for you! You are my favorite KZfaqr to watch for poetry and I look up to you so much! I am working on a book too but I am nowhere near being ready to publish yet. You’ve inspired me to keep working on it and maybe one day I can publish too! 😊 I can’t wait to read your book! I can tell how much you put into it already just by how genuinely excited you are about it. I’m sure its fantastic! 💕
@RachelOates Жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you thank you ♥️ and good luck with your book!
@bandnerd883 Жыл бұрын
@@RachelOates Thank you! 🥺💕
@nomnomnommy2955 Жыл бұрын
The cover is beautiful
@thisurldoesnotexist Жыл бұрын
Just ordered my copy! I've been trying to read more poetry lately, anyway, since I'm a writer myself and I've been working on my first two books/pamphlets
@bagelprince3 Жыл бұрын
Already saw two "reviewers" on the listing. Nasty people dont have it in them to appreciate hard work and art so try not to listen to them. The nasty bastards always show their faces first. Sending love to you!! So many people are excited (including me!) to get their books!
@hhgreene 6 ай бұрын
I love your poetry. Love. Love. Love.
@laikacons 9 ай бұрын
Ahhh!!! I’m so proud of you.
@mstly4lg Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed hearing how the book came to be
@richardelmes984 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations from a fellow poet from Canada!
@scryptcrypt3528 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations, Rachel!! 🥳🎉 After watching so many of your book analysis videos, I'm so stoked that Reflections on Healing is out now! As I'm growing older, I've gotten so much more appreciate of good poetry and writing. Along with beautiful artwork, of course! It would be amazing to hear more of your self-publishing journey, especially when it comes to scanning what looks like traditional art for the front cover! So excited for you 💝
@seagurll Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! The poetry you've shared on your channel in the past has always been great and evokes a lot of emotion. I'm broke as hell right now lol, but once I can I'm definitely gonna be buying this book. 💕
@RachelOates Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@seagurll Жыл бұрын
@@RachelOates You're welcome. 💖☺
@housekinokuni903 Жыл бұрын
Congrats rachel. This is a dream of mine.
@purpleclaws202 Жыл бұрын
Yay!!! I'll buy it!!
@madirenee6576 Жыл бұрын
i dont have the money yet but this WILL be a future purchase and im very excited for you
@neonninja9975 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations, this is a massive accomplishment
@piperbeaton Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! This is so inspiring, I'm currently trying to compose a song and just seeing you talking about the whole creative process makes me feel less alone (I have also been bothering my partner with countless drafts XD). I just feel so happy for you that you were able to do this, your excitement is infectious and I've loved all of the poems you've released on youtube so far so I would love to get this pamphlet if I end up being able to. And I mean hey, if I'm able to tear up from just watching the promo video, just imagine me with the actual collection hahah
@RachelOates Жыл бұрын
Good luck with your song!! :)
@r-pupz7032 Жыл бұрын
Oh man, asking my partner for this for Christmas! Really excited ☺️
@charlyreynhorse Жыл бұрын
I'm soo excited to read this! I went to order it though and I'm in Australia and can't get the US one and the UK one I can get but the postage is almost twice the cost of the book :( I will keep an eye out and hopefully there will be a better option at some point
@irene2958 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🎉👏
@KaitlynnMortensen Жыл бұрын
*immediately adds to my Christmas list*
@ArthurChappell Жыл бұрын
You should try some open mic poetry events - you'll be great
@Mollipoprocks Жыл бұрын
Congratulations. Writing is difficult and iterative. It is so much harder than people think.
@liamodonovan6610 Жыл бұрын
Love your top rachel yoi are a multi talented woman iam so so proud of you rachel you are a beautiful woman you can save so many lives male and female you are on this earth much more than a 9 to 5 job t
@inanimatecarbongod Жыл бұрын
11:23 It's not silly at all, when you've established yourself as a somewhat harsh critic of other people's poetry, to put out of a volume of your own actually takes quite some nerve, especially when you put as much of yourself into it. I don't think there's anything silly about being pleased with it.
@katanderson1498 Жыл бұрын
I would have bought it if it was on ebook. Hope you do well.
@evas4638 7 ай бұрын
Ahh Rachel I’m late to the party but congrats on the success of your book!! Ps I’ve seen you wear this jumper in a couple of videos now and I’m obsessed…where is it from I need it in my life 😍
@birichinaxox9937 Жыл бұрын
Woohoo great job. Any chance can buy it direct from your website??? In Australia and Amazon is really dodgy here.
@ababy6074 Жыл бұрын
Hey Rachel congratulation on this book! I'd love to read it but there's no link for people in Australia to buy it. Can you help with this?
@paradoxfossils Жыл бұрын
💜
@MagisterialVoyager Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤
@aceboggess7586 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations
@WillPhil290 Жыл бұрын
Such a brilliant mind... I'm buying a copy on pay day... lol
@freitasgst Жыл бұрын
when will it be available worldwide?
@marlyd Жыл бұрын
Hey, you're out of stock already, Congrats! (I think?)
@Dino_Medici 11 ай бұрын
Hey I’m self publishing a book about the nature of beauty. What platform did you use? I’m looking at lulu but wondering if you rec anything else? I’m gonna do a mini magazine style so I can collab with artists to include tons of images for a cool visual experience
@andreabrischigliaro5377 Жыл бұрын
Ciao Rachel che cosa mangi stasera di buono stasera a cena per curiosità?
@andreabrischigliaro5377 Жыл бұрын
Bel video complimenti ciao Rachel buona serata da Andrea b.❤️❤️❤️
@llamaddrama Жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🥹❤
@samiam2114 Жыл бұрын
🥱
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