Tom Tenbrunsel

Hello there! Welcome to my Author’s Page provided to you by Amazon Author Central. You’ll find a bit in the introductions of my books about writing, reading and publishing books, ebooks flash fiction and poetry. There are ways you the reader can help spread the word. “Feedback and word of mouth fuels the poet!”

“Poetry is everything!” You will find Tom Tenbrunsel a delightfully refreshing writer/poet/storyteller with a wide variety of subject matter and a style somewhere between the relatability of Sandburg, the homeyness of Frost and the down-to-earthiness of the late Appalachian poet James Wright. Tom challenges one’s whit with a refreshing array of non-conforming rhyme, structure, rhythm and oft made up words and hidden meanings. Uniquely he includes a photo and “Author’s Notes” with each of his poems. In this book Tom demonstrates his unique talent and renewed interest in combining poems and photography. Indeed for Tom if a photo is worth a thousand words, a poem says the most in less words. Poetry challenges meaning. Pictures make you dream. His photo poetry books are also sprinkled with poetic prose and flash non-fiction throughout. Picture This… offers a treasure trove of life’s lessons, a delightful reference for everyday. It is the first photo poetry in a series of five published in 2023-24. You read these books and you will want to write poetry. His advice, “write every day!”

A writer and a poet, Dr. Tenbrunsel enjoyed a long successful career in Clinical/Sports Psychology. Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Tom graduated from Bellarmine University, obtained his doctorate from St Louis University in 1969. He taught, published and was in administration at Michigan State University and VP for Advancement at the University of Alabama at Huntsville. He is a champion of conservation and has been on the boards of The American Chestnut Foundation and Land O’ Sky Trout Unlimited. He and his wife reside in the Appalachians of Western North Carolina. They have three successful children and eight grand grandchildren. Dr T. enjoys photography, writing, gardening, cycling, hiking, camping and stalking the elusive trout. His writings and publications speak for themselves. He was awarded Carl Sandburg Writer in 2023.

My intent in writing and publishing books and ebooks is to reach out to a global audience. You can help support my work and work of other authors by passing the word through your social networks when you find a delightful ebook or photo poetry book. Spread the word in this new digital age. And follow me on my website for my latest works at “Tenbrunsel”

Thank you,

Tom Tenbrunsel

Carl Sandburg Writer 2023