Where There's A Quill

About the Book

“…..original”, “…..wonderfully enlightening”, “…..clever and humorous”, “…..astonishing creativity”. These words are offered by Amazon reviewers who have delighted in John Foster’s work. Featuring poems which have both intrigued and beguiled his Florida audiences, John Foster’s Where There’s a Quill represents a collection of wit, wisdom and wordplay. Foster offers imaginative examples of diverse poetic forms, from syllabic and metered poetry to free verse. His style reflects his lifelong love of words, his passion for exploring unusual forms and his penchant for humor. As in his two previous volumes, the author provides a poetry glossary describing forms found in this book. An additional feature on each page is the “Poet’s Comment”, a kind of post scriptum for the reader.

About the Author

Educated at Yale, Middlebury College and the Sorbonne, John Foster was a teacher and administrator at private secondary schools in the northeast. As a retiree, he has developed a passion for poetry, giving readings and workshops throughout west central Florida. A member of the Florida State Poet’s Association, Foster has won awards at both state and national levels. His work has appeared in numerous professional journals and has been anthologized by the FSPA and at Yale. John Foster’s hobbies include teaching bridge, community theater and entertainment gigs with this baritone ukulele.