"If I could give 6 stars, I would. This was a fantastic read from the first page to the last, and not only did it leave me aching for summer, it had me oooooh–ing and aaaaw-ing all the way through. Green has an incredible eye for the smallest yet most relatable details, and I've rarely seen such vivid and captivating writing."
Maria Rosenberger - Poet & Author
Review of The Beauty of Sadness
"An effortless read from beginning to end! I was so captivated by the story, I dared not even move a muscle and made my way through it all in one sitting. What can I say, I absolutely loved it! A pleasure and delight to read!
Francesco Mastrangelo - CrownofSparrows
Review of The Beauty of Sadness
"One of the best depictions of a truly raw and real "dark night of the soul." Easily. Brilliant work."
Gigi Marie - Poet
Review of The Arid Road Home
"Delightful! The book is a genuine page-turner, making it difficult to set aside once started. For those who appreciate a well-crafted romance filled with intricate descriptions and heartfelt emotions, I wholeheartedly recommend ‘The Beauty Of Sadness.’ It’s a must-read for romantic souls seeking a captivating love story."
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Goodreads Review of The Beauty of Sadness
"This is not the sort of book I would normally read; but I have to admit that the reading of it gave even this old life-long reader a few new things to think about."
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Amazon Review of The Arid Road Home
"The prose is often dark and edgy; but at other times has a lyrical subtlety through the use of poetic alliteration and rhythm."
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Amazon Review of The Arid Road Home
"I couldn’t put it down. I thoroughly enjoyed this beautifully written book and the soul journey it took me on. I look forward to reading more of J.P. Greene’s books."
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GoodReads Review of The Arid Road Home
"In these pages there's such rich understanding of what it means to be human, discover courage, and walk through life and know hope as a friend."
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Amazon Review of The Arid Road Home
“Love was never meant to be understood. It was meant to be marveled at.”
I’m J.P. Greene, an American novelist and poet from the foothills of Northern Colorado. In 2020 I began publishing columns on sex, love and relationships on curated platforms Elephant Journal and Medium. With multiple front-page features and wide-spread curation, my writing began reaching readers all over the world. Before I knew it, I had reached hundreds of thousands of people who connected with the raw gravity and honesty of my words. The support and encouragement I received from these beautiful strangers moved me to begin considering writing as more than a hobby.
Mostly, I loved that I was able to create something that connected with people in a meaningful way. Comments, messages and connections poured in, telling me how I’d helped them through something hard, or moved them in a certain way. It was humbling, and these kind, heartfelt words gave me the motivation to keep going.
The next year I knew I wanted to write a novel. I felt I had grown into my writing enough, developing my process and learning to trust my voice, that I was ready to embark on something that had, for most of my life, felt out of reach. After countless hours of writing, editing, and editing again, I wound up with something more beautiful than I ever could’ve imagined. That book, The Arid Road Home, came out on July 24th, 2022, and I couldn’t be more proud of it. Released on my own imprint, Wilderwest Press, it tells the story of Joseph, a lost boy who embarks on a harrowing journey through the vast desert of the American Southwest in search of purpose and meaning.
I’m currently working on more novels, short stories and poetry, and publishing micro poems almost every day on my Instagram. You can find my books anywhere books are sold, but I’d most appreciate it if you contacted your local book store and requested that they order it on your behalf.
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