Author Michael Smith’s New Book, "The Illustrated Poetry of Crazy Bear," is a Powerful Collection of Poems and Artwork That Depict the Author’s Lived Experiences
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Sun Valley, NV, April 11, 2025 --( PR.com )-- Michael Smith, a veteran of the Marines and a sundancer, has completed his new book, “The Illustrated Poetry of Crazy Bear”: a compelling series of poetry and artwork that combine and complement each other in order to weave an intricate tapestry of the author’s life, from his challenges to his successes and everything in between.“My adult name was not given to me in a hunkapi ceremony; it was given to me in the old way—by the people, according to how I lived,” writes Smith. Writing is, for me, a form of healing—one that helps me move through life’s barriers and a means of understanding some of the unfathomable realities that have paved the path I’ve walked. Often, my poems appear alongside my paintings; those paintings are not always understood—by those who have not walked in the story—so the words help.”Published by Page Publishing, Michael Smith’s enthralling series shares some of the sights and feelings that have crossed the author’s path throughout the years, depicting the stark realities of his youth and the process of growth he underwent as he moved through the darkness. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating.