Bill Newby writes poems about friendship, nature, family, and everyday life with a rhythmic cadence that makes you see life through a new lens. He has a unique style, and he celebrates the quiet moments one might easily overlook. I love the imagery he brings to life as he weaves a story. [He] is a masterful writer, a keen observer of life, and a beautiful photographer. You can read these poems over and over, and you will see something different each time. Enjoy! – Hilary S. Williams
Bill Newby’s poetry captures and transforms small everyday sights and occurrences turning the ordinary into exciting bits of life we often miss. I linger and smile at the treat. He also deals profoundly with major events, always finding new ways of looking and thinking. It is life being lived, taking stock of the value or the fun of everything when awareness awakens. I also love the way he is using a lot of self-invented form and random rhyme so beautifully, swelling rhythm and sound. – Audre Allison
My husband and I spent a most enjoyable evening reading Bill’s poems to each other. Sea Chests or a Carry-On is a gem of a book – heartfelt and filled with universal themes. You will want to have this book in your personal library. It is also the perfect gift for those special people in your life. – Barbara Bellassai
Bill Newby is an astute observer of everyday life. He is able to take ordinary events and life experiences and translate them into thoughtful and entertaining poems. – Robert Weast
Bill Newby takes notice and informs the reader about everyday life from both a wide angle and very close up. Each poem is a real treat. – Denny Baer
Sea Chests or a Carry-On is a stunning collection. I was surprised by how tidy, concise, and detailed the poems are. I loved how well they created and evoked an entire moment with just a few words or a single line. They were humorous, serious, contemplative, and evoked memories of a full and interesting life. One of my favorite things about poetry is when specific details of a memory or a moment in time are shared it feels like a personal invitation and connection. So many of these poems accomplished that for me, and it felt like I was living and feeling these moments as well. I wish there were more poems in this collection. It was an absolute delight.– Judge 76, 27th Annual Writer’s Digest, Self-Published Book Award Contest
Bill Newby’s poetry captures and transforms small everyday sights and occurrences turning the ordinary into exciting bits of life we often miss. I linger and smile at the treat. He also deals profoundly with major events, always finding new ways of looking and thinking. It is life being lived, taking stock of the value or the fun of everything when awareness awakens. I also love the way he is using a lot of self-invented form and random rhyme so beautifully, swelling rhythm and sound. – Audre Allison
My husband and I spent a most enjoyable evening reading Bill’s poems to each other. Sea Chests or a Carry-On is a gem of a book – heartfelt and filled with universal themes. You will want to have this book in your personal library. It is also the perfect gift for those special people in your life. – Barbara Bellassai
Bill Newby is an astute observer of everyday life. He is able to take ordinary events and life experiences and translate them into thoughtful and entertaining poems. – Robert Weast
Bill Newby takes notice and informs the reader about everyday life from both a wide angle and very close up. Each poem is a real treat. – Denny Baer
Sea Chests or a Carry-On is a stunning collection. I was surprised by how tidy, concise, and detailed the poems are. I loved how well they created and evoked an entire moment with just a few words or a single line. They were humorous, serious, contemplative, and evoked memories of a full and interesting life. One of my favorite things about poetry is when specific details of a memory or a moment in time are shared it feels like a personal invitation and connection. So many of these poems accomplished that for me, and it felt like I was living and feeling these moments as well. I wish there were more poems in this collection. It was an absolute delight.– Judge 76, 27th Annual Writer’s Digest, Self-Published Book Award Contest