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Yearnings

Yearnings is an exploration of love in all it’s manifestations. This brief collection of poems is grounded in quiet moments and concrete imagery, but at it’s heart is all the joy, pain, and longing of what it means to give oneself over wholly and vulnerably to loving another soul and, in turn, connecting to a larger context of feeling deeply amidst all the broken pieces of our world.

Praise for Yearnings

“While Harper’s collection may seem quiet and meditative at first glance, the crux of Yearnings lies in the sharp and needful undercurrent the title suggests. With tight, concise lines and grounded imagery that leads you by the hand into its dark and hungry heart, this is a book for those who feel deeply, love wholly, and see the world in signs, in poems. We have all wanted, all needed, all hoped–Harper’s universality is only strengthened by her incisive and singular storytelling. Yearnings gives all of itself, word count be damned.”

— Devon Bohm, author of the poetry collection Careful Cartography

“Stephanie Harper‘s rhetorically deft poems are written with the emotional sincerity of a poet who has dared to love with unnerving vulnerability. At once heartbreaking and illuminating, these poems explore the blurry boundaries of the paradoxically beautiful and broken, the reserved and ravenous, and the novel and nostalgic relationships we both fear and crave. Let this deceptively small collection be the forthcoming generation’s comprehensive guide through and authenticator of modern love.”

— T.E. Hahn, author of the Kirkus Star Awarded Novel Open My Eyes

 
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✨Publication day is here!✨ Wesley Worsted Goe ✨Publication day is here!✨

Wesley Worsted Goes Outside is officially available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Bookshop, and other online retailers. I won’t do blab too much because I’m just relishing in the excitement, but thank you to Brooke @wearewritingbrave and the Writing Brave Press team for being amazing and helping create the book I always dreamed of. And thank you to all my family and friends, readers and supporters. I’ve felt so much love! ❤️

If you’ve already read the book, please consider rating it or posting a review on Amazon, even if you’ve already done it on Goodreads or another site. This is the best way for me to get the book in front of new readers!

And, if you haven’t read it, it’s available in paperback, kindle, or audiobook editions. I hope you’ll check it out! 

There will be some other posts, lots of things going on, but for now just thank you! 

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A few photos from today’s pre-launch relaunch pa A few photos from today’s pre-launch relaunch party for Wesley Yorstead! I wish I could have taken more with all of you but I was busy chatting and illegibly signing books for people (sorry I have nerve issues and a complete lack fine motor skills, but I think it adds a certain charm). Thank you so much for the family and friends who came out to support this author, and to all of you I know were there in spirit! And thank you to our wonderful hosts @greatfrontierbrewingcompany who let me basically take over the place. Wesley would love Preacher’s Coconut Porter as much as I do.

Just on more sleep until Wesley Yorstead is out in the world again!

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Fort Collins friends, I'll be having a book signin Fort Collins friends, I'll be having a book signing at Old Firehouse Books next Saturday, June 10, at Noon. Would love to see you there. And, if you know anyone in the area who might want to come, feel free to share.

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We're just a few days away from publication day (J We're just a few days away from publication day (June 5th!) and there are several ways you can help make this book launch a huge success! 

1. Leave a review on Amazon! On June 5th would be best if you’ve read it. This is huge! Reviews other places (Goodreads, BN, Bookshop) are all great too, and if you've already left a review, thank you! But Amazon reviews are the key to helping new readers discover Wesley Yorstead! You can even copy/paste your review from other sites to Amazon! 

2. Order a copy! Maybe you already have a copy of the previous edition. But I promise this one is better, prettier, and even more importantly, I'll actually be paid the royalties I deserve (and never recieved the first time around). If you have paperback, consider kindle or vice versa. Also, consider buying a copy for family or friends! Books make excellent presents. 

3. Tell your friends! People love personalized book reccomendations. Word of mouth is great! So are social media posts and photos. If you enjoyed the book, there's a good chance you know someone else who will also. 

4. Do you have a book club or know someone who does? Wesley makes for great conversation and I am happy to visit any book club in person (local) or virtual. 

5. If you're local to Colorado, come hang out at Great Frontier Brewing on June 4th from 1-4, or come say hello at any of my other signing events in June. Also, stay tuned for more events and opportunities throughout the summer and into the fall. 

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Here's a collection of a few the kind words that s Here's a collection of a few the kind words that some very wonderful authors have shared about Wesley Yorstead Goes Outside.

As we count down the days to Wesley's release (just six days until June 5th!), you can check out the work of these other excellent writers as well: Jacquelyn Mitchard, Emily Adrian, Alena Dillon, Rachel Basch, Nalini Jones.

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Local Colorado friends, come help me celebrate the Local Colorado friends, come help me celebrate the relaunch of Wesley Yorstead Goes Outside next Sunday, June 4, from 1-4 at Great Frontier Brewing Company!

I will have copies available for sale and signing so get your copy an entire day before it's available to the public! There will also be some swag and some sweet treats to enjoy. Or, just stop by and say hello! This is just a fun opportunity to get together and celebrate! All ages welcome! 

And, of course, our gracious hosts @greatfrontierbrewingcompany will have an awesome selection of cold brews (and other things) available for purchase.

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A little bit about me (Stephanie) and my book (Wes A little bit about me (Stephanie) and my book (Wesley Yorstead Goes Outside)
It was a wet but wonderful graduation day for Hope It was a wet but wonderful graduation day for Hope and Faith today. So proud of our girls and everything they’ve accomplished in their four years at Dakota Ridge. It wasn’t always easy but they persevered, as they have through so much of their lives, and we can’t wait to see what this next chapter brings. 

#familylove #graduation #classof2023
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June Local Book Events! Sunday, June 4th: Pre-la June Local Book Events!
 
Sunday, June 4th: Pre-launch Relaunch Party, Great Frontier Brewing Company, 1:00-4:00 
2010 S Oak St, Lakewood, CO 80227
***Stop by when you can. Threre will be treats and copies of the book available for purchase ahead of release day.***

Saturday, June 10th: Book signing at Old Firehouse Books, 1:00
232 Walnut St, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Saturday, June 17: Book signing at Barnes & Noble, 1:00
8136 W Bowles Ave, Littleton, CO 80123

Saturday, June 24: Books on Main, 2:00
302 Main St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701

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Happy Mother’s Day to the lady who deserves this Happy Mother’s Day to the lady who deserves this more than most. Mom, you are the glue and I don’t know how any of this would work without you. You go all the way in everything you do, and the sheer amount of stuff you do to help me function on a daily basis goes way beyond in every way. But you do it anyway. You are also sassy, and sarcastic, and hilarious and you have never once made me feel like you resent doing what you you have to do, even when I’m grumpy or just downright mean. You are the embodiment t of goodness and grace and love. 

I should also mention that my sister is now a mom and watching her blossom into that role with our sweet little JD over the past five weeks has been miraculous and amazing to behold. 

So many women mean so much to me and I send love to you all today. I also send love to everyone for whom this is a hard or bittersweet day. Peace to you all.

#mothersday
Somehow times flies and these girls just had their Somehow times flies and these girls just had their last day of high school today. Couldn’t tell you how they grew up so fast, I just know what a blessing it’s been to have been there to see them blossom! 🌸 Congratulations class of 2023! Hope and Faith, we are proud of you. I am so proud 😘

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