Books by Sarah "BeTh" Isbell



Books Authored by Sarah Isbell (aka BeTh isBell)


BeTh writes poetry and children's books under her author name Sarah Isbell.  Her first two books - The Broken Whale, a collection of poetry & lyrical musings from an existentialist mind trapped in a post-modern society, AND - The Book Of Green Goo, a Dr. Seuss style children's book about cold/flu safety, creativity, imagination, tolerance and social acceptance - have been signed to publishing deals with Tate Publishing in Oklahoma City, OK.   Tate Publishing officially released The Broken Whale on February 17, 2015 (Fat Tuesday / Mardis Gras). Tate Publishing officially released the new illustrated children book, The Book Of Green Goo: A Lesson In Being Snotty!, on June 16, 2015.
 
Sarah Beth Isbell's two most recent books are Pieces of Humboldt, released in B&W October 25, 2016, and in Full Color in Summer 2017, a collaborative work of poetry and photography with over 30 local artists which she organized and managed to celebrate the beauty and tragedy of Humboldt County, CA, where she currently lives. 
 
Sarah Beth has also recently released a second poetry collection called Psychotic Kittens, released December 27, 2016, which is as the name infers ... full of Psychotic Kittens!  Adopt your own Psychotic Kitten today!

Sarah "Beth" Isbell has a new author website and Facebook author page listing upcoming book signing events and other information about her books and their publishing releases, and where she also posts poetry & other author related work.  Click on this link to LIKE her new Author website: 
http://bethisbellmusic.wix.com/sarahisbell  And her author page on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sarah-E-Isbell/355679397948737
And check out BeTh's new poetry blog on AllPoetry.com!  Posting new original poems regularly! 
https://allpoetry.com/Sarah_Isbell
 


 

Psychotic Kittens

 


Psychotic Kittens: more psychotic Sarah poetry filled with poem noir, subliminal she poems, traditional verse, and more surprises. Meow, kitty bitches! 
This book will be officially released December 27, 2016, so join the mailing list to stay apprised of all the details, thanks.

From the Publisher ...
phenomenal pies and poets
are always the best tasting ones
—“punk poets” by Sarah Isbell


"If you enjoy vivid imagery, exotic tastes, clever rhymes, interesting themes,
and poignantly satisfying, or disturbing, thoughts, pick up this book! From
forging the creative brand-new genre of “Poem Noir” to the final poem “Poetic
Inspiration’s” perfectly penned lines, Sarah Isbell’s Psychotic Kittens delivers
all the soul-dripping inspiration and psychosis-induced madness that we’ve
come to expect from her writing. Poems of swell kittens and inkwells bloodred,
of punk poets and frog kings, to give voice to victims of Alzheimer’s and to
explore the naked truths of “hot pancakes, with sticky maple syrup, chunks
of peanut butter, fresh chopped walnuts, and banana’s a’ la mode.” From the
bone echo to orangutans of hope, clever craftsmanship compels Isbell’s poem
store of a book beyond an exquisite mastery of the simple rhyme and into
the realm of “Dude, you’ve so got to read this poem.” Adopt your very own
psychotic kitten by taking this book home and sharing it with your friends.
Bunny ears not included."
 


Pieces of Humboldt: A Humboldt Collective Art Project

Watch the New Book Release Trailer:




OFFICIAL RELEASE DATES:  B/W Paperback - October 25, 2016 -and- B/W Hard Cover - November 8, 2016
Published By Tate Publishing (OKC, OK):  https://www.tatepublishing.com/

"Pieces of Humboldt is a stunning collection of exquisitely beautiful photography
and spirit-nurturing poetry about our home. The artists, poets, and photographers
who have contributed to this work all live and work in or have deep connections to
Humboldt as the natives call this magnificent coastal mountain landscape.

Humboldt County, on the Northern Coast of California, is truly one of the most scenic places on earth.  Humboldt, as the locals say, is a magical place for many reasons, not the least of which is for its ability to inspire art from the innermost depths of one’s spirit. It’s ability to refresh and reinvigorate one’s artistic soul is like that of few other places on earth.  Inside, breathtaking scenic photography and an imaginative poetic ride await.  Open this book and enjoy a taste of one of the world’s best kept travel secrets - Humboldt County, California - known as America's Amsterdam.
"
(B&W photography edition).

Available in Paperback: B&W (AVAILABLE NOW!)
-or- in Hardcover edition: B&W (AVAILABLE NOW!)
-or- as an Ebook/PDF download: B&W or Full Color (AVAILABLE NOW!)
CLICK HERE TO ORDER NOW!


Follow our new collective book adventures on Twitter @BookHumboldt -or- https://twitter.com/BookHumboldt
Check out our amazing new photos of Humboldt County on our blog site: http://piecesofhumboldt.tumblr.com/

 


Participating Artists (Poets and Photographers)
Pieces Of Humboldt: A Humboldt Collective Art Project
Aliza Asido, poet
Andrea Brewer, poet
Courtnie "Gork" Burns, poet  https://www.poeticous.com/courtnie-burns
Tim Burwell, poet
Morgan "Mosli" Cornett, poet
Rene Diedrich, poet
Melanie Edwards, poet
Jim Flinn, poet
Wil Gibson, poet
Trey Hale, photographer
Greg Henderson, photographer facebook.com/greghendersonphotography
Nikola Hobbel, poet
Makayla Howard, photographer
Sarah "Beth" Isbell, poet and photographer  http://bethisbell.com/books
Julie Izatt, photographer
Cody Johnson, poet
Sasha Lauren, poet
Cindy LeGrand, photographer
Jeffrey Linn, photographer
Sienna McCabe-Williams, poet
Gwendolyn McGrath, poet
Susan McShayne, poet and photographer
Dorothy Myers, poet
George Ponnay III, photographer
Talia Rose, photographer
Anthony Shacknofsky, poet
Melvin Smith, poet
Marie Stockwell, photographer
Carol Thompson, photographer
Michelle Tuel, photographer  https://www.facebook.com/TuelPhotography
Marisa Wallace, photographer
Tim Wozny, photographer
Rene Yampolsky, photographer
Pieces Of Humboldt: A Humboldt Collective Art Project features the poetry and photography of over 3 dozen local artists including the poetry of Sarah Isbell (aka BeTh Bell) and Courtnie "Gork" Burns.  Below is an amazing recent TED Talk by Gork on Poetry, Radical Self-Acceptance, Creating Safe Spaces for Expression, and Overcoming Suicide. We are honored for Gork to be part of our collective art project.



Read / Download the Official Press Release about Pieces Of Humboldt

The Book of Green Goo

The Book Of Green Goo:  A Lesson In Being Snotty!  A Dr. Seuss like adventure of wild imagination and important childhood lessons!

The Book of Green Goo
by Sarah Isbell

The Book of Green Goo: A Lesson in Being Snotty! is a cleverly layered Dr. Seuss---style children's book the author crafted for her own twin daughters, Abby and Bella. It is a lesson in being caring and compassionate, not panicking and letting fear-filled imagination run wild, but instead remaining calm and using your brain to discover good fact-based solutions to overcome danger. And, on another more adult level, this book is also a lesson in learning to be accepting of others who are sick, disabled, or merely different. This fun-filled fantasy tale exploring the dangers of letting one's imagination run too wild, presents an excellent opportunity for healthy family discussions about taking proper health precautions at school and at home to prevent cold/flu, finding non-fear-based solutions to serious concerns, acceptance, tolerance, compassion, and encouraging your child's development and use of an active healthy imagination. (28 pages).


Official Release by Tate Publishing on June 16, 2015.

The Broken Whale

The Broken Whale, a collection of poems and lyrical musings from an existentialist mind trapped in a post-modern society.

The Broken Whale
by Sarah Isbell

Do you live to eat poems in your mouth too? In The Broken Whale, Sarah E. Isbell sets forth a stunning collection of poetry and lyrical works designed to spark your curiosity and begin a thought-provoking examination of the subjects discussed with exquisitely masterful wordplay. "Poetry," as the author explains, "is a vehicle for self-exploration, to gather wisdom and further our imaginations, while humor provides an antidote to the stress in our lives. Poetry is not the truth, but we can see the truth of our reflection in it, if done well. The same pool of vision can also provide a reflection of our society and culture, and the times in which the poet lives." (106 pages).


Officially Released by Tate Publishing on February 17, 2015.
Alternative Sites To Purchase BeTh's Books:

The Broken Whale:

Officially Released February 17, 2015
 
Order from Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/Broken-Whale-Sarah-Isbell/dp/1632688506/ref=sr_1_1
 
Order from Barnes & Noble:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-broken-whale-sarah-isbell/1121148373?ean=9781632688507


The Book Of Green Goo:
Officially Release Is June 16, 2015

Order from Barnes & Noble:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-book-of-green-goo-sarah-isbell/1121821866?ean=9781634499255
It's Official!

February 17, 2015 - Oklahoma City, OK, publisher Tate Publishing announced the official release of BeTh's new collection of poetry and lyrical musings - The Broken Whale - now available at Amazon and Tate Publishing!
Do you live to eat poems in your mouth too? In The Broken Whale, Sarah E. Isbell sets forth a stunning collection of poetry and lyrical works designed to spark your curiosity and begin a thought-provoking examination of the subjects discussed with exquisitely masterful wordplay. "Poetry," as the author explains, "is a vehicle for self-exploration, to gather wisdom and further our imaginations, while humor provides an antidote to the stress in our lives. Poetry is not the truth, but we can see the truth of our reflection in it, if done well. The same pool of vision can also provide a reflection of our society and culture, and the times in which the poet lives."

106 pages - $18.99 (paperback)
$13.99 (digital download)