Arc of the Poet

Who is not delighted when finding strong words and sentiments from our youth - to help gauge before and after, to reinforce our paths, to reassure our personal direction? I am amazed at Roger's ability to consider these things and follow the play: To allow pluses and minuses to add flavor to the game! I am completely enamored with the thought of my brother at the beginning of this journey facing off with my brother who wrapped this project. I can picture their grins and joy quite clearly. --Scott Darnell, Inventor Roger Darnell has captured a way to share his personal childhood memories while sparking in each reader their own. His latest effort is a delightful use of poetry as a vehicle to tell a coming-of-age story. --Katherine Bacon, Communication Goddess Darnell guides us through a fascinating life of someone who had but one burning desire: to be a published writer. Undeniably, he proves that perseverance pays. Enjoy going on this journey from wannabe author to accomplished creator of the written word. --Coach Ralph Barrett, Osceola Florida District Teacher of the Year Roger takes us along on his life's journey as he pursues and succeeds at living his dream as a creative writer of poems, TV/movie screenplays, and PR marketing communications. As an industry mentor, Roger's book also provides a rich blueprint illuminating the way for aspiring freelance writers. While professional writing has brought him financial gains and fulfillment, the book conveys how writing is his passion and art, and something he's driven to do to connect with others and for the good of his soul. --Claudia Kienzle, Writer In Roger Darnell's Arc of the Poet, I really enjoyed the connection to his family and how being exposed to having a writer in his family moved him to write. I feel like people like myself who do not write consistently must miss out on a lot of good memories. Readers are sure to enjoy exposure to Roger's poetry, and hopefully the notion that writing as a practice helps keep us connected to our own lives . . . and in looking back, the history that exists within each of us. --Katrina Cummings Stoll, Teacher For anyone who's ever doubted themselves or questioned their purpose in life, Roger reminds us of just how far the discipline of tenacity can take you. His journey is one of constant discovery, vulnerability, and being shared through tender prose and stories of a life richly lived. --Michele Kumar, CEO, Priya PR, Inc. Every poem tells a story, and in this case Roger's timely poetry accompanies the narrative of his personal and professional journey. The poetry offers an emotional insight to events in his life while also showing his growth as a writer over time. --Timothy Steinouer, Creative Producer No matter how hard they try, the artist, the musician, and the author have no choice but to paint, to play, to write. The same is true of the poet, which explains why Roger Darnell had no choice but to pursue his passion. A career in the arts can be a lonely, frustrating, humbling, and exasperating experience, which makes the story of his journey so intriguing--and impressive. --Gary McKechnie, Speaker, Author, Motojournalist Our dreams rarely look the way we thought they would. Roger shows us a beautiful example of honoring, embracing, nurturing, and celebrating the dream that is. --Joan Zimmerman, MA, LMFT In the years that I knew him best, I only have thought about how much I learned from Roger Darnell. His personal story is shared in this book, and his creative soul is laid bare. I will never look upon the memories of the creative time described in the book the same. Bravo Roger! --Bill Waxler, Production Designer