Journey of Discovery

About the Book

Candid, astonishing, and commanding your attention, Journey of Discovery reveals things hidden in the life of a writer. Divulging secrets from the diary of a poet, Paula Denise Johnson once again helps us to understand that a writer does not just write for the sake of writing, but to convey the hidden world to us, the best way they know how. Some do this through novels, short stories, and songs, but she through the art of poetry conveys her most honest and intimate thoughts to us. The poems "Hidden Realm" and "Loving Me" are both reflections of a young woman's struggle to find true love within herself. Through the bold and realistic poems, "Easily Led" and "No Love," she explains how others explore themselves through other people without, first, taking time to love themselves. The romantic, sensual and erotic poems, "Paradisiacal Xperience" and "Loving This Man" express notions of love by Paula Denise Johnson that are alluring, but surprising. This is an insightful look at the diary of a poet.

About the Author

Paula D. Johnson burst onto the poetry scene with the publication of her first book entitled, Poetry Is More Than Just a Poem, in 2002. She received an International Poet of Merit Award from the International Society of Poets. Johnson was also one of the nominees to replace Gwendolyn Brooks for the distinguished position of Illinois Poet Laureate. She is a life-long resident of Illinois who makes numerous appearances at local schools and serves the Chicago adult community as a volunteer for Literacy Chicago which is the largest adult literacy organization in Illinois. Also serving in mentoring programs throughout Chicago, such as the Boys & Girls Clubs Mentoring Program, ?helping young people successfully make the transition from youth to adulthood.? She is currently working on a play and short stories. Johnson earned a B.A. in psychology at Elmhurst College and she is employed at the Illinois Attorney General?s Office.