Gentle affection, thoughtfulness, and new beginnings. Unfurl at dawn, fade by afternoon—a quiet lesson in how precious the present moment really is. #flowers #morningglories #nature #photography
Monique Rardin Richardson
@foreverpresent.bsky.social
Words, light, & vintage storybooks. Author, poet, and photographer crafting literary gifts to honor classic tales and keep beloved characters forever present. <3 foreverpresentgifts.etsy.com moniquerardinrichardson.com
Thank you, Peggy, for this lovely book blurb! It's high praise coming from a wonderful poet like yourself! Now available at Kelsay Books, Amazon, and many other retailers. Links in comments! #poetry #poetrycollection #bookrelease #healingjourney #WomensHealing
Still so moved by these kind words from Amanda Soler about The Evolution of My Smile. 🤍 A limited batch of signed pre-order copies are still available at moniquerardinrichardson.com. Once they’re gone, they’re gone! #BookSky #Poetry #TheEvolutionOfMySmile
"Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens, every day can end beautifully." —Kristen Butler #quotes #sunset #nature #photography #sky
"The first week of August hangs at the very top of summer... like the highest seat of a Ferris wheel when it pauses in its turning." —Natalie Babbitt #flowers #photography #nature #quotes
Secured a dream blurb for my upcoming book from my mentor, Dr. Sheila Patel! "Her words feel nothing short of magical." — Dr. Sheila Patel, MD My heart is so full. Pre-orders are still available at moniquerardinrichardson.com! #Poetry #WritingCommunity #BookBlurb #HealingJourney #PreOrder
Big thank you to poet Pamela Pan for this wonderful Book Blurb! So proud and honored to have you and your beautiful words in my book. You can pre-order limited signed copies now, while they last: www.moniquerardinrichardson.com/shop-5 #newrelease #preordernow #poetry #poetrylovers #healingwords
I wrote The Evolution of My Smile for anyone who’s had to rediscover themselves. ❤️ Honored by Alicia M. Rodriguez’s beautiful blurb! Pre-orders are open, but I only have 25 signed copies available! Reserve yours: www.moniquerardinrichardson.com/shop-5 #BookSky #Poetry
One more follower and I've made it to 500! Thank you to all of you who have come to visit and liked my writing and art enough to stick around. <3 #nature #photography #irisies #flowers
"True evolution isn't about leaving the sadness behind. It's about learning how all emotions can finally live together." My poetry collection, The Evolution of My Smile (Kelsay Books), is open for pre-order! Reserve your copy: moniquerardinrichardson.com #PoetrySky #Poetry #Healing
It’s official! Pre-orders for my new poetry collection, The Evolution of My Smile (Kelsay Books), are open! ❤️ To celebrate, I’m offering a limited run of 25 hand-signed copies. Grab yours before they’re gone! www.moniquerardinrichardson.com/post/the-sto... #BookSky #PoetryCommunity #Healing
The Story Behind The Evolution of My Smile
The Evolution of My SmileMy son said those words to me during a conversation we were having about creativity. He's a filmmaker and screenwriter, so we often have deep conversations about what's going ...
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"Well, well, perhaps I am a bit of a talker." For everyone whose morning tea or coffee comes with a side of endless storytelling. Perfect vintage storybook vibes for your garden breaks or reading nook! www.etsy.com/listing/1732... #BookSky #Cottagecore #GardenSky #CoffeeMug
Wind in the Willows Mr. Toad Quote Mug – Classic Literature Coffee Cup - Etsy
This Mugs item by ForeverPresentGifts has 24 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Charlotte, NC. Listed on Jul 26, 2026
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A little piece from our new literary apparel line at Forever Present Gifts. Celebrating one of classic literature’s greatest introverts—Badger from The Wind in the Willows. www.etsy.com/listing/1824... #BookSky #SmallBusiness #BookishMerch #DarkAcademia #ClassicLiterature
The countdown is on! My new poetry collection, The Evolution of My Smile, drops in just a couple of weeks from Kelsay Books. So incredibly grateful for this beautiful early review from Berkeley’s 1st Poet Laureate Emeritus, Rafael Jesús González. Read more at moniquerardinrichardson.com! #Poetry
"When you see birds flying from the sunset towards you, you will find it hard to convince yourself that they are not angels from heaven!" — Mehmet Murat ildan #birds #naturephotography #Sunsets
I wasn't really in a celebratory mood yesterday, but I made sure to take a moment to watch nature paint the sky from my bedroom window. The calm before the storm... and then, well, you all know what came next... #sunset #naturephotography #fireworks
Woke up to another 5-star rating for my memoir, When Then Became Now! It’s the true story of a 33-yr friendship navigating love, addiction, and homelessness from the 1980s Bay Area to 2019. Looking for a summer read with real heart? Grab a copy here: www.amazon.com/When-Became-... #memoir
What a wonderful birthday present I'll be getting this year! #poet #poetry #published #kelsaybooks #newrelease
on "doing the work" do the inner work not only to keep your own soul tidy but to be able to clean up our world it is a mess in need of angels be one if you can that is the point of all of this I am sure of it —Cleo Wade #naturephotography #quotes #spiritualgrowth #flowers
My third poem, which was published in Havik's Journal of Literature and Art this year. This one will be in The Evolution of My Smile ❤ #poetry #poetrylovers #spiritualgrowth #spiritualjourney #writers #published
Incredible reviews like this from Sharon A. keep my writing engine running! So thrilled that the 70s nostalgia and atmosphere in Our Last Hello is connecting with readers. Grab your copy here: www.amazon.com/Last-Hello-M... #BookSky #WritingCommunity #OurLastHello #HistoricalFiction
Exciting news, coupons, goofy old pictures of me, great music, beautiful poetry, and more! www.moniquerardinrichardson.com/so/97Pv-Rtsa... #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #writers #naturephotography #artforsalebyartist
‘The lovely flowers embarrass me; they make me regret I am not a bee’ – Emily Dickinson #flowers #poppy #bees #honeybees #nature #photography
Happy Sunday Evening! As we wind down, I thought I'd share a recently published poem. If you enjoy reading, please subscribe to my newsletter, where I do giveaways, share thoughts, poems, nature prints, and more! www.moniquerardinrichardson.com #poetry #poetrylovers #writers #poetrycommunity
