Wine Toasts for Lovers

I bought "Wine Toasts for Lovers" as soon as I heard about it. While I am familiar with some of Ken Brown's writings, I was eager to read his collection of love poems. This book does not disappoint! Ken, a self proclaimed "Man of Letters", has written & published an e-book, with his poems & toasts, which he has used over the years. Ken is a personal friend, so of course I bought it, & spent the next few hours reading it, cover to cover! The smile never left my face! Some are a little racy, most a tad saucy, but all endearing for that special someone! As a decorative artist, I sometimes struggle to find just the right words to fit my work, & now Ken has made it a bit easier for me. Ken offers the reader insights, & back stories letting you in on the secrets of his inspiration. I am sure you will find it as much fun & as helpful as I did. And if you have not entered the world if e-books, this is a perfect opportunity to try it! Great job, Ken! I look forward to Volume II!

Disclaimer: As a friend of the author since the days we worked together at WFAA-TV in Dallas, this review can hardly be considered unbiased. However, if "Toasts" were not funny, clever, sexy, provocative--and worth fifteen bucks, I would simply say that the book is "nice" (and quietly see if ITunes offers refunds :-) I'm happy to report that Ken's book is NOT "nice". It's great. One can claim with absolute certainly that this is the most visually-arresting book of poetry ever published by a moonlighting rhyme wrangler whose day job as a Master Calligrapher often involves amazing engraving with a dental drill. Ken's unique combination of talents for writing, wine exploration, and lovely, precise calligraphic engraving makes for a perfect, one-of-a-kind iBook gift. At least "Volume One" of WINE TOAST FOR LOVERS is one-of-a-kind until Ken peddles enough of these to fund his research for "Volume Two" amid other wine-growing and wine-loving countries in the world. This collection may inspire YOUR next public toast, private note, or intimate aside. I for one plan to steal several of his toasts and accept accolades without attribution. Highly recommended.