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Author *** Poet *** Lyricist *** Storyteller
Celtic ~ Renaissance ~ Spiritual ~ Fantasy ~ Historical Works

"Lose yourself in a world of words...“Inspiring, uplifting and heartfelt are just a few words to describe the writings of The Muse. She has opened up the world of literature, poetry & prose to me…she paints the most vivid, beautiful pictures with her words. You will find yourself totally entranced & lost in time when reading her works. Positively divine!"-TM

“This reminds me so much of something children should be reading in school as the work of classic poets. I am always so moved and impressed when I stop here. You are a very powerful word-crafter, I Am the Muse.”-JM

“I only know her as “The Muse”, but she has the gift of bringing out the “child’s play” in all who venture into her domain. She has word games and amusing challenges on one blog, and varied works of prose on another. She lives in the shadow of her name, and for reasons known only to herself prefers a certain measure of anonymity.”-TCV

"I find myself whisked away in a world of poetry. Whether it be Christian Poetry or Spiritual Poetry. The Muse is never preachy. She leaves you looking for the good, she leaves you wanting to be a better person."-PW

"Close your eyes and you can see a story unfold. The fantasy stories and fantasy poetry whisk you away into a land of chivalry. Poetry with an old age color, nobody does it better than The Muse." KC

"The Muse may write at A Diva's Hammer but she lives everywhere. There is no other individual who can console and rejoice with such finesse." MA

"Miss Muse is a remarkable story-teller! She wields words as easily as we draw breath." NT

"A hidden gem which surely needs to be found! Muse, one day the world will see you." RL


WV Poet and Author Pansylee VanMeteren



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