In Jasmine Rene's debut poetry collection, Ashtray Chronicles takes readers on a journey inside of her relationships with her intimate partners, her family and herself. At times endearing, she highlights her tumultuous and confusing thoughts that challenged her to finally guide herself towards a path of healing and self-love.
Her poems are breathtakingly transparent.
They are powerful.
They may burn your fingertips.
Ashtray Chronicles ask the question:
Are you ready to leave the old you in the ashtray and start breathing again
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What other poets have to say about Ashtray Chronicles:
"The book Ashtray Chronicles is a deep dive into the relationships the author has been through that have helped shape her as a person, the poems are so relatable you feel as though your own story is being put into words, they help serve as a reminder of what you've been through and what you can endure."
H.I.M. The Poet, Hampton Roads, VA
"So far so good!!! You are really talented, no cap. I am digging your flow and rhyme scheme on most of your poems. Visually I like the way you set up your whole book, and putting the title at the end of the poems, brilliant! So far my favorites are 'And Hours' and 'Muse'."
The Virgo Poet, Hampton Roads, VA