Jesus and the Tooth Fairy

Jesus and the Tooth Fairy, says poet and author Carol Adler, “is both politically incorrect and totally against the rules of ‘traditional poetry.’

“What do we mean by ‘traditional anything’ these days anyway?” challenges Adler, who has three “traditionally” published poetry books to her credit and another collection she has just self-published through Dandelion Books, her own online company.

“For four years of our 8-1/2 year existence, Dandelion was considered a ‘traditional publisher,’ for example, because we paid all the bills for our authors (Dandelion has published over 70 hard copy titles, of which only two of these are Adler’s own works, published under the pseudonym of Sarah Daniels).

Bottom Line

“So when it comes to poetry and contemporary art in general, forget ‘tradition’ and forget being politically correct,” says Adler. “All that really matters is that the work communicates. It is my hope that Jesus and the Tooth Fairy will speak deeply to my readers.”

“During that time, we had no idea that although the ‘traditional publishers in New York’ might be paying pre-press costs for their authors, newbies or authors without a best-selling track record, were required to pay most of the marketing and promotion costs themselves!”

Says Adler: “What an eye-opener it was to learn that one of these ‘Madison Avenue companies’ actually requires a check for $50,000 before they’ll sign a contract with a first author!”

Solomon in all his glory

So, what if everything you always thought to be true was suddenly wiped out, leaving you with only a sponge mop and empty kitchen? Jesus the tooth fairy the US Dollar and the unmentionable of all items accidentally left in the bottom of the hamper, hyphenated or not, bearing the same quotient of fear from all the non-believers.

The fact is: if you thought no one would know the difference it would get to be a habit like anything you can get away with until pretty soon no one remembers except maybe that child dropped on a stranger’s doorstep or left huddled in the alley after yet another bombing.

Is anyone listening?!

So let’s assume there’s only me and you here in this place now that is everywhere, and if that isn’t confounding enough, add the hungry baby screeching in Africa or your Aunt Lucy at the height of an orgasm with a three-legged night stand screeching her head off.

For a free excerpt of Jesus and the Tooth Fairy, click here.

Carol, your poems are magnificent. They are most thought-provoking and require time to read. Your life experiences provide insights and wisdom that is the property of very few people.

--John H. Brand, D.Min., J.D., Author

Bill Austin, spiritual teacher, healer, artist and visionary custom designed the cover art for Jesus and the Tooth Fairy.

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