• Books

    Only The Moon Understands The Beauty Of Love

    Only the Moon Understands the Beauty of Love is an autobiographical work of nonfiction, wedding Thomas Slatin’s colorful poetic prose with reflections on lost love and sacrifice. From the earth to the moon to the sun and back, follow along with Thomas as she shares what were once deep secrets hidden within her journals. With tales of tumultuous beginnings, bittersweet farewells, and finally the romance of her dreams, “Only the Moon” is a carriage ride through emotional highs and lows you won’t soon forget. Thomas Slatin’s new book, Only the Moon Understands the Beauty of Love, signifies the next chapter in the creative nonfiction writer’s life. Though Slatin enjoyed a rewarding…

  • Writing

    Journey to the Page: Seeking Inspiration for My Life Story

    Dear readers,I am embarking on a journey to write a nonfiction book about my life, Only The Moon Understands The Beauty Of Love, and I am reaching out to you for ideas and inspiration. My life has been filled with ups and downs, triumphs and struggles, and moments of both joy and heartbreak. I believe that sharing my story can not only be cathartic for me, but it can also inspire others who may be going through similar experiences. The book will delve into various aspects of my life, including my childhood, education, career, relationships, and personal growth. I want to explore the defining moments and turning points that have…

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    Quotes

    Belong, Reprise

    As daylight’s moments unfurl into resplendent hours, time dances before us. Whenever I gaze upon the looking glass, a vision of my own feminine essence greets me; a whimsical whisper of self twirling gracefully upon the carousel’s edge, wrapped in a riddle of endless wonder. Thomas Slatin, Only The Moon Understands The Beauty Of Love

  • Diary

    Of Lovers Lost

    I often find myself reluctant to take irreversible actions, apprehensive about leaving your side without beholding your captivating visage. I unknowingly still possessed an old photograph of us together when we were 16. The sight of your eyes brings me immense sorrow, as they serve as a reminder of the path I neglected to follow and the journey I failed to embark upon. Nevertheless, deep within my thoughts, I envision a moment and place where fate guided us along a different trajectory. In this alternate existence, our love story unfolded effortlessly, unimpeded by obstacles or barriers. Maybe it was only within a dream or a distant past life that we…

  • Quotes

    Almost.

    “Almost,” the quiet sentinel of uncharted realms, where wishes become like fireflies dancing in the twilight of our yearning, casting a glow upon the silhouettes of our unattained desires. It is a word that lingers, etched upon our hearts like the fading ink of a love letter never sent, a token of the times we dared to dream but were held back by the gravity of reality. In the gardens of life, “almost” grows like a vine, winding its way through the tangled branches of our aspirations, seeking out the light of what could be, while casting shadows upon the blossoms of our achievements. It is the quiet rustle of…

  • Quotes

    The Sun And Moon Pirouette In Eternal Harmony

    In the grand mosaic of the cosmos, a delicate dance unfolds, as the sun and moon pirouette in eternal harmony. The sun is a luminous beacon, graciously bathing the moon in its radiant glow, asking for nothing in return. This celestial ballet paints the night sky with ethereal hues, a testament to the boundless beauty of nature’s embrace. This poignant union whispers to our very souls, urging us to weave threads of kindness and selflessness into the fabric of our own lives. For in this cosmic tale of light and shadow, we find an inspiring allegory, a call to cherish the delicate balance that breathes life into our relationships and…

  • Diary

    The Misfit’s Triumph

    I have experienced life as both a misfit and someone who has received praise, traversing paths which at first seem to be at odds. In those moments when fortune’s favor shone upon me, and praise was bestowed, I savored the elixir of achievement and the comforting embrace of validation. Meanwhile, as a pariah, I discovered the fortitude to stand firm in my convictions, an unyielding adaptability, and the courage to remain steadfastly true to my inner essence. These seemingly discordant episodes have, like the harmonious interplay of light and shadow, refined my ability to empathize with souls navigating the labyrinth of varied circumstances. They have illuminated the path toward personal…

  • Quotes

    The Enduring Power Of Love

    The sky was a canvas of pastel hues, as the sun descended in a final blaze of glory. The moon, a luminescent orb, rose slowly into the night, casting a mystical glow upon the earth. As the stars twinkled in the inky blackness, the moon and the sun shared a timeless embrace, a dance of light and shadow, of warmth and coolness, of life and death. For though the sun’s fiery passion was spent, its legacy burned on in the soft radiance of the moon, a testament to the enduring power of love. Thomas Slatin, Only The Moon Understands The Beauty Of Love