Her (Oscar) Wilde Heart (Beats Strong)

"We are artists and poets; we are everyday people. We are crowds and loneliness wrapped up in one soul."-Artemis

Her Wilde Heart (Beats Strong) is born from devastation and renewal. The second edition created out of necessity birthed a beautifully expanded and enhanced version of the the timeless original with remastered color photos, more than 50 new poetic and inspirational pieces, additional quotes from Oscar Wilde, and an anthology/journal and epilogue worth more than a glance.

Her Wilde Heart is for all those with art and poetry in their hearts and a wry sense of humor in their soul. It's layered literary masterpiece that speaks to the soul for humor, insight, romance, and so much more. It is for the multi-faceted, diverse outside the box thinkers, who are simply and beautifully complicated. It calls to those who believe that "Everything is art" and that "Nothing is ordinary when it is loved".It is for the playful, the witty, the forever hopeful romantics, and those who fight for the right to dream and create, while pretending to be grown.

This forever keepsake is a complement to all the people we are on the inside. Her Oscar Wilde Heart is not a typical poetry book although there are many poetic expressions inside its pages. There are insights and witticisms that will renew our hearts with laughter, and empower our spirit with insightful words that we will go back to again and again.

This literary piece is an true interactive book divided into four sections:

1. Works of Art- The Romances are beautiful works of fulfilled and unrequited love.

2. Poetry Flows Through life- Inspirational quotes to live by. As a motivational speaker Artemis elaborates on the maxims and insights from this section that covers relevant and important issues like, mental, spiritual, emotional health, women's empowerment on self-esteem, body awareness. She speaks with the youth on peer pressure, bullying, an not comparing oneself to another. "Gentle Warrior: is in dedication to all have have fought valiant battles in life, some have won, some have lost, but they are all victors by the indelible spirit they left on the minds and hearts of those whom they've touched. There is an additional page in the back entitled "Gentle Warriors" for you to add your own list of heroes.

3. The Cheeky Stuff- Witticisms and clever tongue in cheek words that bring out life truths with a humorous twist.

4. An anthology/ journal with contributions from over 40 writers, artists, musicians, and poets to keep you inspired as you write down your own insights, dreams, and goals.

Throw it in your bag or briefcase, carry it with you. Grab it time and again to reignite your fire, for laughter, a relaxing moment snuck away, or a good swift kick in reality's butt. Write your own thoughts, or "collaborate" with the author by adding to what's already there. This is a go to literary piece that completes any library of those who will always seek the high road, the off the beaten path road, and the road not yet discovered because of their relentless spirit to never give in to life's norm.

"We not only think outside the box. We turn the box into origami."