Well, I have been wanting to do this for quite sometime and FINALLY I have accomplished something very special. Announcing the release of my latest book!
Life is alive with poetry; all the sights, sounds and smells. Blend it all together in your mind and you will begin to sing songs in your heart. You deserve a reason to smile, to feel good while pondering the magic of your world. You are closer than you think.
Open, A Tanka Picture Book! Consider the story each picture shares through its visual. Enjoy how each is enhanced with a tanka poem. Engage your senses while on a journey of passionate creativity. To feel the excitement found in even the simplest of sights is why A Tanka Picture Book was created.
Tanka is a form of traditional Japanese lyric poetry that uses 31 syllables spread out over 5 lines, to convey its message. The word “tanka” translates to “short song.” The short songs of this book elevate what may be considered average, to a new level of appreciation by connecting imagination and emotion.
Those wishing to be inspired, those seeking an uplifting read and those who are simply curious to see if they might enjoy poetry will love A Tanka Picture Book. You can add this happy, little book to your print or electronic libraries. Be sure to pick-up an extra copy for someone who can use a thoughtful gift.
Congratulations, Annette! Your Tanka picture book sounds awesome, my talented friend. ❤ xo
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Thank you, Bette. I love this book. ❤
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Congratulations. Sounds very creative.
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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How awesome! Congrats, Annette!
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Mos appreciated, Jan! ❤
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Wow awesome, congrats, Annette and it sure sounds so inspiring and artistic.
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I hope people enjoy it as much as I do! Thank you!
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Welcome.
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Congratulations, Annette! You’re rocking the poetry universe!
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Thanks, Syl! It is wonderful to have my fellow poets appreciate what I do! ❤
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You’re very welcome and we certainly do appreciate it and you! ❤️
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Wow, you never cease to amaze me, Annette! Congratulations on the new book, dearest friend 💖
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Having the best time here! ❤ Thanks, Erika
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So good to hear that, Annette 💖
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Congratulations Annette, very well done 😀
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Thank you, Irene! ❤
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Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog.
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Many tankas, my dear Chris! ❤
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Many Tanka YOUs, Annette ❤️
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How come I never get any hearts?
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❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤
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So, where’s the damn link? I wanna buy this sucker. Okay, I’ll do all the work. Be right back … just got it and look forward to opening it. However, you should be ashamed for uttering something as corny as, “Tanka from the bottom of my heart.”
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Ya know what… I woke up out of sound sleep thinking.. “Oh crap, I forgot the link!” So, I have since rectified that concern. AND thank you for the purchase. Corny? Me? Nah!!! 😉
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Reblogged this on Andrew Joyce and commented:
“Tanka from the bottom of my heart.” Really?
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Why, tanka you, kind sir!
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Congratulations and best wishes!
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Thank you, Alethea! 🙂
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Reblogged this on David Janssen and commented:
WOW! AUTHOR ANNETTE ROCHELLE ABEN has a definite BEST SELLER with this one, to add to all her other Best Sellers! ALL will truly ENJOY!
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Many Tankas, Mike! 🙂
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Congratulations Annette! Your book sounds wonderful and I’m intrigued by this new (to me) form of poetry. I hope your book sells many copies and touches many hearts. Tanka tales touch tender times…. 🙂
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Thanks, Brad! I have only been working with this for a relatively short period of time (about a year) and I really enjoy it. Tanka YOU! 🙂
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tanka treats turn tempestuous!
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Congratulations, Annette. A wonderful achievement.
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I am very excited about this book, thanks, Robbie! ❤
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Congratulations!! This book is sure to be a winner.
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Well, thank you so much! I am excited. 🙂
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Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Thank you for the reblog, Michael!
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Congratulations, girlfriend! I posted my review on Amazon. May this book fly off the shelves 💜
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Oh my gosh, Tina… Your kindness and support is ever expanding and MOST appreciated. Many tankas to you for everything. ❤
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My absolute pleasure, Annette ❤
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Congratulations Annette!
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Tanka you, Wayne. I have such fun and I hope, that if nothing else, this book encourages others to have fun putting together their little books too! ❤
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If you ever do another book & need some pictures I’m sure I could find something of interest.
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Reblogged this on Author Don Massenzio and commented:
Check out the new book by Annette Rochelle Aben. The details are in this post from her blog.
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Tanka YOU , Don!! ❤
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You’re welcome.
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Congratulations, Annette! This is fabulous. Cheers to you! 🙂
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I am honored to have the support, Natalite. Many tankas and much love.
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Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
Here is the post from Annette for her new release A Tanks Picture Book and a great gift for all poetry lovers for Christmas.
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Tankas for the re-blog, Sally! ❤
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No Tankas necessary Annette.. ♥
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Congratulations Annette and I have scheduled you one of the new series New Books for Christmas going out on Tuesday morning along with Tina’s lovely review.. love and hugs ♥
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Woo hoo! Tankas, Sally. That is so nice. Honored to have so much love for my book! ❤
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Congratulations Annette, from Tina’s review this sounds like one beautiful special book to buy for oneself or others at Christmas
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I am honored that someone else would enjoy my books as much as I do. Many tankas for your support! 🙂
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Congratulations, Annette. Wishing you the best.
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Tanka YOU, John! 🙂
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😀
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Congratulations, Annette.
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Tankas Miss. Mary! ❤
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Hi Annette,
Congrats….I wish you well. HUGS
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Many tankas, Chuck! 🙂
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Huge Congrats Annette. I must add this book! ❤ xx
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Tanka YOU, Deb! ❤
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Love that phrase Annette!!!!! You welcome. 🙂 ❤
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Congratulations dear Annette. 🙂
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Many tankas Judy! ❤
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HA! You are welcome 🙂
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Wishing your book does amazingly Annette!!!! 💜🙏🏽
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Many tankas, Ritu! ❤
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Ha ha!!! Love it!!!
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Congratulations on making your dream a reality! It looks lovely. I hope you’re having fun at Ritu’s party!
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Tanka you so much. The book is so much fun and Ritu’s party is a terrific place to meet great people! Cheers
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So happy for you!
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Tanka, Christine! I really do enjoy creating my books… or should I say, being the channel for the books! 🙂
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Many congratulations, Annette I wish to congratulate you, with a Hugh haiku (which are very rare).
A new book, hooray!
Congratulations, Annette
On my Christmas list 🎅
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Wow! That was so cool. See, Hugh, I am convinced that haiku is such a wonderful way to express oneself. And Tanka, is merely, haiku with hips! Tanka for adding this to the Christmas list. May Santa deliver! ❤
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He’d better, Annette. I already made some very obvious hints. 😀
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Congratulations dear😍💃🕺🏻🌺all the best😍✌️
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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