On May 14th, 2025, a challenge began.
One hundred days.
One hundred words.
One hundred poems.

An Author and Her Dog is a modern poetry collection born on social media and written in real time. Each poem began with a word sent by someone else and became a reflection on survival, healing, creativity, and the quiet ways we keep going.

These poems speak of shame and hope. Of grief that lingers. Of resilience that arrives softly. Of writing as a lifeline when the world feels too loud or too empty. Some pieces feel like spoken word. Others read like whispered confessions. All of them are grounded in the belief that words matter because they meet us where we are.

Miss Monroe, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and constant companion, walks through these pages as muse, witness, and reminder that gentleness is not weakness. Together, author and dog explore what it means to show up, day after day, even when doubt is loud and courage feels small.

This poetry collection is for readers who find comfort in language, who turn to poems for healing, and who believe that creativity can be an act of survival. It is a book about words, but also about the people behind them. The ones who wrote. The ones who read. The ones who dared to feel seen.

Inside you’ll find:

• Modern, inspirational poetry

• Spoken-word-inspired poems

• Reflections on trauma, self-love, grief, and hope

• A creative journey shaped by community

For fans of:

• Spoken word poetry books

• Modern poetry collections

• Healing and inspirational poems

• Readers who love poetry about life, resilience, and writing

Whether you open this book for comfort, courage, or connection, may these poems remind you that your words matter too.