New Book of Poetry from Whispering Pine Press, Inc. Frost of Spring Green- A Collection of Hood's finest Poetry.

April 9, 2004 -- Karen Jean Matsko Hood is a born storyteller. Her writing is honest and natural. She effortlessly communicates in a simple, direct way sure to award her a vast audience. If you are not familiar with her work, you're in for a genuine treat. She started out writing and publishing poetry in America and Europe.

-One of her most appealing traits is her willingness to try many different genres. Having excelled in cookbooks and children's literature, to name a few, Hood, once again, tries a new path.
-Poetry is something Hood takes very seriously. The emotional range on display in her poems reflects that ambition. Having read much poetry herself, she has a real capacity for knowing what works.
-Hood can be very playful one moment, moving and sorrowful the next ñ sometimes in a single poem. There's no telling where she's going, only that the destination is sure to be something special indeed.
-Hood has lived a rich, varied life. It seems only natural a woman of her experience would share with others.
-The audience is always on Hood's mind. It keeps her disciplined. Whereas many artists write for self-gratification, Hood wants very much to speak to others, not only as an artist, but as a friend too. It's not enough that she pleases herself: The reader is of utmost importance, a person Hood always looks out for.

Frost of Spring Green can be read for pure enjoyment or as an insightful examination of our ceaselessly dazzling world. You may read one of the featured poems, laugh at its breezy wittiness and then revisit it months later and discover poignancy previously missed. That's what makes her work ultimately lasting treasures: They reveal themselves over time. Each read promises something new, an additional layer of meaning that enriches your experience.

Credentials: Karen Jean Matsko Hood's authentic, expansive writing is in no small part due to her repertoire of talents and pursuits. Her Ph.D. in Leadership Studies is matched by an authoritative knowledge of writing, limitless insights into family life and sought-after oratorical abilities. Hood has spent most of her life helping children that have dealt with abuse and neglect on a daily basis and has aided many of them through her writing.

Availability: Washington State, nationwide by arrangement and via telephone.

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