From Both Sides of Creation

Mittendorf offers expertly crafted poems to lighten the heart and soul

New Xulon Book: Clever Poetry that is Relevant to Modern Christians

Mittendorf offers expertly crafted poems to lighten the heart and soul

2014-03-31

MAITLAND, FL— A. J. Mittendorf’s new book, From Both Sides of Creation: Poems of A. J. Mittendorf ($12.99, paperback, 9781628710021; $21.99, hardcover, 9781628710038; $6.99, e-book, 9781628710045) seeks to accomplish two major objectives. Primarily, it exists to discuss intelligently, rationally, with integrity and—where appropriate—with humor, topics that Christians of these modern days might consider pertinent or even integral to living daily as a follower of Christ; secondly, its mission is to place poetry into the hands and hearts of all people in order to show that poetry, while clearly an art form, is still fun and enjoyable.

“I want my poetry to help people get away from the idea that poetry is meant for those who have somehow stepped out of life and live only in their minds,” states the author. “Poetry is part of life and health, and it is more a part of humanity than movies and video games.”

For over twenty-five years, A. J. Mittendorf has taught English to high school and college students in both the United States and Canada. While he has always loved creating with the written word, he didn’t begin writing in a formal capacity until age thirty, and he now enjoys writing and publishing poetry, essays and short stories. Most recently, two of his short, non-fiction stories were included in a volume assembled by celebrated Canadian author, Stuart McLean: Time Now for “The Vinyl Café” Story Exchange, published in 2013 by Viking-Penguin Canada (Toronto). In addition to writing, A. J. is an accomplished double bassist and music arranger, and an actor, often presenting his own poetry as miniature works of drama. He presently lives on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.

Xulon Press, a part of Salem Communications Corporation, is the world's largest Christian publisher, with more than 12,000 titles published to date. Salem Communications is the country's leading Christian communications company with interests in radio, Internet and magazine publishing. Retailers may order From Both Sides of Creation through Ingram Book Company and/or Spring Arbor Book Distributors. The book is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com.

 

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