Selina Jones is a poet and author whose debut collection True Presence chronicles her journey through grief and self-discovery.
Writing since age fifteen, she uses poetry as therapy, creating authentic, non-traditional pieces that capture raw emotions and moments in time. Her work was deeply influenced by Gail, who encouraged her to embrace authenticity as the path to happiness.
Currently studying to become a counsellor with plans to work as a life coaching therapist focusing on helping people become a better version of themselves, Selina combines personal experience with academic insight to explore themes of healing, vulnerability, and human resilience through her writing.
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True Presence 1st Edition - Selina Ward
True Presence 2nd Edition - Selina Jones
The original True Presence, published under the pen name Selina Ward through Babola Press, is immediately available with fast delivery (typically 2-5 days) from most retailers. This is the same powerful collection praised by Pacific Book Review as "a gem of a short book" that offers therapeutic guidance through loss and emotional recovery.
The updated True Presence by Selina Jones features the author's given name and is currently available for pre-order with an estimated 3-5 week delivery timeframe. This edition maintains all the authentic, healing poetry readers love while reflecting the author's continued journey.
True Presence (1st Edition) - Pacific Book Review
Originally published under the pen name Selina Ward.
Beth Adams of Pacific Book Review praises True Presence as "a gem of a short book" that beautifully expresses the human elements of dealing with loss and healing. The review highlights Selina Ward's sensitive awareness and empathetic understanding, noting her focus on human emotions and nature as a higher power without religious references. Adams commends specific poems like "Change," "To Cleanse the Soul," and "Time," praising the author's clear, strong words that are accessible to readers of all ages. The reviewer recommends the collection as an excellent guide for emotional healing, perfect as a gift for those experiencing loss or as a tool for grief recovery groups. Adams concludes that the book's ability to reveal new insights with each reading demonstrates the "accomplishment of offering good advice" from Selina Ward's "sensitive mind."
"True Presence found me at exactly the right moment. Selina's raw, honest words about grief and healing spoke directly to my heart. Her poetry doesn't try to dress up pain with fancy language, it just tells the truth. This little book has become my companion through some very dark days."
Sarah M.
"What strikes me most about Selina Jones' poetry is its accessibility. These aren't poems that require a literature degree to understand, they're genuine expressions of human experience. True Presence is proof that poetry can be both simple and profound. A beautiful debut that I'll be recommending to everyone."
Michael R.
"I bought this for a friend going through a difficult time, but ended up reading it myself first. Selina's approach to grief is so gentle yet honest. The poems are short enough to read when you're struggling to concentrate, but powerful enough to stay with you long after. Truly therapeutic writing."
Emily L.