CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Get ready for an afternoon that promises to be “as deep and transformative as the ocean itself.” Award-winning author and poet Anastasia Lindsey is coming to Barnes & Noble in Champaign for a book signing and meet and greet this Sunday, June 9th, from 1-3 p.m.

Lindsey will be there in person, greeting fans and signing copies of her acclaimed book, O C E A N, described as a “journey through the waves of grief, the currents of human emotion, and the transformative power of love and restoration.” Published by Atmosphere Press, O C E A N is described as “the book of waves, never told before secrets, and the restorative nature of love.”

In O C E A N, Lindsey says that you’ll find yourself lost in the wonders that come once you make it safely to shore. Your soul will be “met with serenity,” and you’ll experience the opportunity to connect and grow with your emotions. She says that her book encourages you to expand past fear, as vast as the sea, and to flow with creation and unconditional love, just like the ocean itself.

As a special treat, Lindsey says that the first five guests who purchase the book at the event will receive a special free gift. This is an excellent opportunity to meet the poet whose work has been hailed as “transformative and healing.”

 

Praise for OCEAN:

  • “Thank you for sharing your poetic gift with the listeners tonight. You were a smash hit! I really enjoyed hearing your poetry and our conversation. Continue to soar. Your voice needs to be heard. A poetic star with a powerful message is in our midst.” – Dr. Michael Ingram, Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Podcast
  • “O C E A N is a poetry collection about tides of grief, waves of healing, and the pull of something bigger than the human soul.” – D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
  • “O C E A N is one of the most unique poetry collections I’ve ever read. The vivid imagery Lindsey is able to conjure offers an incredible reading experience only heightened by the absolute raw emotions she infuses.” – Lindsay Crandall, Independent Book Review
  • “Lindsey’s words are not only transformative, but they offer a chance to grow and heal. O C E A N is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant collection of poetry that I highly recommend.” – Literary Titan, 5 stars
  • “A poetry collection that uses spiritual ideas to explore the depths of depression, the transcendent quality of love, and other topics…a heartwarming and affirming set of works.” – Kirkus Reviews
About the author from her press release:

“Anastasia Lindsey is a timeless soul and author who builds beautiful poems to capture the hearts of souls around the world, in the most loving and supportive ways possible. Native to a small town in Illinois, Anastasia has been writing since grade school and has always used empathy, pain, and most importantly, love, as her muse to write poems that help heal. Her book, O C E A N, published by Atmosphere Press in December 2022, explores the depths of trauma and heartbreak and brings healing through the inclusion of love, meditation, journal prompts, and mindfulness exercises. Her words take people on many journeys, with the strong hope of allowing the reader to return home, safe and in love.”

O C E A N has won Literary Titan’s gold book award (2023) for books that are found to be “perfect in their delivery of original content.” The collection is also a three-time Readers’ Choice five-star winner (2023) and is featured in Poets & Writers Magazine: Jan/Feb 2024 Issue.

Event Details:

Date: Sunday, June 9th

Time: 1-3 p.m.

Location: Barnes & Noble, Champaign