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From Ashes to Art: Kim Germsheid's Poetry Journey

In this episode of Book Craft, I’m joined by Canadian poet Kim Germsheid, author of A Collection of Ashes, for a heartfelt conversation about poetry, loss, and finding the courage to finally share your work. Kim has been writing poetry since childhood but always kept it private. Everything changed after a devastating house fire in 2022 destroyed her home—and all of her writing. That loss became the catalyst for publishing her first collection, transforming grief into something deeply resonant and powerful. We talk about the surprising ways poetry connects with readers, Kim’s unique approach to sharing her work at markets, the realities of self-publishing, and her upcoming second poetry collection. This episode is a beautiful reminder that writing the book is only a small part of the journey—and that sometimes, the work finds its readers exactly when it’s meant to. Find Kim on these platforms: Instagram   / mrs.eddie.vedder   Indigo Books https://tinyurl.com/vr524fd5 Amazon https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BYRGZY8W Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Kim Germsheid 01:00 The Journey to Writing Poetry 03:10 Connecting with Readers Through Poetry 07:51 The Role of Libraries in Accessibility 11:51 Navigating Author Events 16:27 The Challenges of Self-Publishing 21:55 Upcoming Projects and Future Collections 27:37 Book Trends and Personal Preferences