Gambler's Book of Poetry [Paperback]

Dick Schmelzkopf (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 17, 2003

Although it's called Gamblers book of poetry, there are poems of all types in this book. Two men with their own styles combine their work for a humorous compilation of poetry. Many are based on actual events from their weekly Wednesday night poker games, others are purely fictional. All are entertainment for the whole family.

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About the Author

Dick Schmelzkopf He says, two days after graduating from high school I was on my way to Hope British Columbia panning for gold. Ever since that day I have been pursuing my doctorate that is, D.I.S.U.A.C. Doctorate In Survival Under Any Conditions. I have been fortune enough to have received my Doctorate and have written several white papers on survival. To this day I am still a student and keep my studies up in the pursuit of the noble goal of surviving with panache. My first published book was Brain Damage. This book is about overcoming a cognitive deficit and creating the new you. The second brain damage book has a working title of I Finally Stopped Drooling In Public. Soon to be released. My first book written was for cognitive rehabilitation. It is a fantasy called The Wizard And The Amethyst Eyes Of Purpose. This is a book about witches wizards and dragons. Soon to be released. I was fortunate enough to meet Scott Cool at a poker game. Then to find out he is a poet. This prompted me to urge him to write more, and then I got into writing poetry myself. Thus, the birth of this book, Gamblers Book Of Poetry. It is poetry from a different point of view. Since our success with this book we have each written a book of poetry. Mine is called, More Thoughts From A Ramblin Gamblin Mind. Soon to be released I had so much fun with the poetry book that I am publishing/producing a book called Eclectic Poetry. This will be poems from unsung authors of all descriptions, from all different backgrounds, about all different subjects, written in all forms of poetry styles, Truly eclectic. When Im not writing I travel around the country giving motivational talks.Scott B. Cool was born and raised in Cheboygan Michigan. He is the seventh of eight children. As a boy he hunted, ice fished, snowmobiled, and enjoyed offroading. He served in the U.S. Navy in the early eighties and spent a good deal of time out on the Indian Ocean working in the bowels of great shi

Product Details

• Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (February 17, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1403373248
• ISBN-13: 978-1403373243
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)