Earth Up Your Roots

Earth Up Your Roots is the third 'Elemental' poetic collection by author teacher and activist Selin Senol-Akin incorporating- alongside new vulnerable and inspiring poetry- punchy and twisty short stories followed by an original play. In 'Roots' the author explores the concept of self-acceptance through healing one's familial cultural and childhood traumas- with full acknowledgement of 'the good' as well as 'the bad'- in order to fully blossom.. Across various geographies timelines and age groups the author explores what it means for different characters to be affected by their roots. From an older lady stuck between her own past and the future of her son in 'Ruby' and an author meeting a most mysterious fan in 'Theresa' to the forbidden love story between Turkish-born Gulay and Armenian Tigran in 'The Rose Moon'- Senol-Akin presents the reader with seven page-turning short stories. She concludes her nature-fused theme in the final chapter titled 'Bloom' with 'Zelle': an original playscript based on the tragic life of the multi-cultural legendary dancer and alleged WWI spy Mata Hari.. ...uncover the depths of your roots for optimal groundingdon’t deny what’s been rotting- uncared for while in hiding… providing it breathing roomwill keep you away from doom… providing it breathing room will allow your soul to bloom.... Earth Up Your Roots. Earth Up Your Essence. Don't miss this follow-up to the acclaimed poetic and autobiographical collections Write Out Your Drops and Set Free Your Flow by the author of the chart-topping Catalyst trilogy- including the 2022 International Readers' Favorite award-winner The Catalyst.