South Florida doesn’t really experience the seasons, so Spring doesn’t show itself as it does in the northern states. Sure, we have some frigid days (by South Floridian standards), but we mostly enjoy pleasant weather with bright blue skies and swaying palm trees. Despite the lack of visual representation, the energy of Spring is ours for the embracing. Spring is about renewal and growth. It encompasses dreaming and setting new goals. During this season, I enjoy spending more time outdoors. Whether it’s bike riding, walking, visiting the beach, or camping, nature rejuvenates my soul. This season also excites me because my son and I plan our summer road trip, a journey that creates long-lasting beautiful memories. Our steps are lighter, our vision is brighter, and our hearts begin soaring in Spring.
Harmony
step away from life’s hustle and bustle
let go of the need to do – just be
enter lush, magical forests
exhale your envy and angst
inhale earth’s energy
be one with nature
embrace jade’s gift
joyfulness
calming
peace
My novel:
My newest novel is called HYPE. Here is the book blurb:
“Cici’s junior year in high school is going to be the best year ever. Popular co-captain of the varsity cheerleading team, she’s dating the starting quarterback. Even her jealous co-captain’s attempts to steal her boyfriend can’t curb her enthusiasm.
When her mom moves in with her fiancé, a handsome, wealthy man, only one small detail threatens Cici’s perfect life. The school’s social pariah is about to become her stepsister, and Cici wants nothing to do with her.
Everything changes when someone Cici cares about throws her life into a tailspin, and the one person Cici couldn’t stand becomes her only ally.”
Warning: This story contains scenes of sexual assault.
Link for purchase:
Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/HYPE-Yvette-M-Calleiro-ebook/dp/B09L7BFNXG/
Smashwords – https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1114232
Yvette M Calleiro
Author of HYPE – November 2021
Author of Breathless: A Short Story – July 2020
Author of The Chronicles of the Diasodz Series:
The One Discovered – January 2014
The One Enlightened – December 2014
The One Betrayed – December 2015
The One Revealed – December 2016
The One Awakened – December 2017
The One Chosen: A Diasodz Short Story- June 2021
Yvette, you are blessed to live in Florida, with pleasant weather all year round. I remember going to the beach one year when I was there for Christmas. Your poem is inspiring. I wish you great success with your book “Hype”.
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Valentina Cirasola is an interior-fashion consultant, author of 6 published books, a storyteller, and a blogger of many years. Her books are non-fictional practical ideas to apply in the home, fashion, cooking and travel. Get a copy of her books here: Amazon and Barnes&Noble
Valentina Expressions 
May 15, 2022 @ 18:25:14
HI Valentina, It is lovely to see Yvette featured here. I enjoyed her beautiful poem. I am nearly finished reading Hype.
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May 17, 2022 @ 05:27:59
I am glad you liked her feature, Robbie. I plan on reading Hype. Thanks for the visit.
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May 12, 2022 @ 01:30:49
What a wonderful post! I love the poem, Yvette, and it’s so good to see your latest book featured. It’s a really good read! Thank you, Valentina for hosting!
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May 12, 2022 @ 15:47:34
My pleasure, @Jan Sikes.
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May 12, 2022 @ 15:53:54
Thank you for lending your recommendation for HYPE, Jan! I appreciate you. 🙂
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May 12, 2022 @ 00:36:41
Happy and inspiring Yvette. Like you said, some places don’t actually feel like a change of season with physical changes, but nonetheless, each season represents another feeling and time for different activities. 🙂
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May 12, 2022 @ 15:54:47
Thank you, Debby! I’m happy you stopped by. 🙂
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May 11, 2022 @ 19:02:08
Beautiful poem, Yvette 🙂 I had that experience, yesterday after walking away from technology and its mishaps. Hype is a book I highly recommend and consider a must read.
Thsnk you for hosting Valentina:]
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May 12, 2022 @ 15:45:41
It’s entirely my pleasure, @D.L.Finn.
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May 12, 2022 @ 15:57:35
Thanks for recommending HYPE to others, Denise! I appreciate it. When technology throws its tantrum, the best thing to do for our own sanity is to walk away. Lol! 🙂
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May 11, 2022 @ 10:00:34
Ooh, Yvi, I feel as though that poem is just for me, lols! Love it!
I enjoyed Hype so much and it has such an important message.
Great post, Yvi and Valentina. Wishing you both all the best. Hugs 💕🙂
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May 12, 2022 @ 21:12:54
Thank you for the visit and the comment, I enjoyed hosting Yvette and her book.
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May 10, 2022 @ 23:07:45
You have such a beautiful smile, Yvette! I enjoyed reading your thoughts about spring and your poem. And I’m impressed with your list of books. Hype sounds tantalizing. If I ever live somewhere, it has to have a similar climate than southern Florida in the winter and spring. 🙂
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May 11, 2022 @ 00:43:22
Yvette has a beautiful smile indeed, I thought the same, Liesbet, perhaps people who live in the sun and warm weather are happier just like you.
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May 11, 2022 @ 02:44:37
Haha. That might be true, Valentina, and it would explain why I’m less happy these days as we’ve been driving in the snow for two days straight. It is freezing at night as well. A freak spring storm in Idaho, Oregon, and Northern California!
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May 11, 2022 @ 03:44:16
Snow has never done anything for me.
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May 11, 2022 @ 02:11:30
You are so kind, Liesbet! I appreciate the compliment. If you get around to reading HYPE, I’d love to hear your thoughts on it. 🙂
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May 10, 2022 @ 11:37:09
Thank you for including me in your Spring, Beauty, and Books series, Valentina! It’s an honor to be a part of your space. 😊
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May 10, 2022 @ 16:06:46
It is entirely my pleasure, Yvette.
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May 10, 2022 @ 11:36:40
Great thoughts on springtime and renewal.
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May 10, 2022 @ 17:32:57
Thanks, Annie! I’m happy you enjoyed it. 🙂
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