Ms. McDaniel's first book of poetry- reflects the wide range of human emotions: love and loss in all its manifestations, redemption and discovery, ultimate joy and the depths of introspection. The reader is invited behind closed doors to witness the passions and the gut-wrenching spirit of that which is a personal and protected space. Ms. McDaniel's poems weave a rich tapestry, clear and eloquent, of life in all its wonder and challenge. Photographs and background stories make this an even more intimate journey as the voice of the poet emerges from conflict and struggle stronger than ever....

In Tides, Janet Scott McDaniel rides the waves on the journey of life, carrying us along with her as she delves into the intensely painful, or the deeply loving experiences from which none of us are exempt. The depth of the emotions and the beauty of the images are conveyed through her simple, yet powerfully eloquent words. In addition to her poetry, Ms. McDaniel dips her toes into prose and shares through short stories a few life lessons near and dear to her heart, and a fanciful telling of a real-life experience with a ghost. Tides will wash over you, or lap gently against your feet, but...