My Second Full-Length Book is Now Available

Posted on April 8, 2025 by robert okaji

I am thrilled to announce that my second full-length book is now available directly from Broadstone Books at a 20% discount. Just use the code POETS24 when you check out.

https://www.broadstonebooks.com/shop/p/his-windblown-self-poetry-by-robert-okaji

After I expressed concern that I might not live long enough to see or experience the book’s publication, publisher Larry W. Moore prioritized its production, and here it is! Thank you, Larry! Lest you worry, I am feeling pretty good, and have no plans to give up the ghost anytime soon.

The cover art is a painting by my favorite artist, Ron Throop, titled “Sentiment for Bob While Listening to ‘Common One, Bonus Track Addition’ by Van Morrison, Over and Over Again” 2024 Oil on canvas, 20″ x 24″. Ron actually drove some 1,300 miles round-trip to deliver the framed painting and break bread with us, a memorable evening that I’ll cherish forever.

50 thoughts on “My Second Full-Length Book is Now Available”

stephanielharper on April 8, 2025 at 12:14 pm said:

It’s so beautiful!
❤️😭

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- robert okaji on April 8, 2025 at 12:57 pm said:
  
  Like you, my love. And it’s for you!
  
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R. Christopher Hickok on April 8, 2025 at 12:26 pm said:

Place of pride reserved for this wonderful book.

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- robert okaji on April 8, 2025 at 12:58 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Rob!
  
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Ken Gierke / rivrvlogr on April 8, 2025 at 12:29 pm said:

Wonderful, Bob.

Ordered.

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- robert okaji on April 8, 2025 at 1:00 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Ken. I’m really pleased with the way it came together.
  
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Andrew McDowell on April 8, 2025 at 1:55 pm said:

Congratulations.

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- robert okaji on April 8, 2025 at 4:24 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Andrew!
  
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  - Andrew McDowell on April 8, 2025 at 6:11 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome, Robert.
    
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ronthroopartist on April 8, 2025 at 2:22 pm said:

This book sits atop the stool in my reading book! Thanks Bob, for the opportunity, and your You.

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- robert okaji on April 8, 2025 at 4:31 pm said:
  
  Stephanie and I are both enthralled with this painting, Ron. It was perfect for the book, and is perfect on that wall!
  
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  - ronthroopartist on April 8, 2025 at 4:36 pm said:
    
    Reading nook!
    
    Oh boy, big fingers, tiny letters.
    
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    - robert okaji on April 8, 2025 at 5:46 pm said:
      
      Ha!
      
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  - ronthroopartist on April 8, 2025 at 4:37 pm said:
    
    And blushing emoji!
    
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Lynne Burnett on April 8, 2025 at 4:13 pm said:

Wow, how awesome is this! Congratulations, Bob! Love the cover!

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- robert okaji on April 8, 2025 at 4:32 pm said:
  
  It is, indeed! The cover is stunning, isn’t it?
  
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daninmaya on April 8, 2025 at 4:36 pm said:

I look forward to receiving and reading this treasure. I believe I just bought it and it will be on its way to my eyes and hands. Thanks Bob

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- robert okaji on April 8, 2025 at 5:46 pm said:
  
  Thank YOU, Dan. I’m so pleased to be able to enjoy its publication!
  
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memadtwo on April 8, 2025 at 5:15 pm said:

Excellent news! Congratulations.

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- robert okaji on April 8, 2025 at 5:49 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Kerfe. And who knows, this may not be my last published book. 🤓
  
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memadtwo on April 8, 2025 at 5:15 pm said:

and the cover is perfect!

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- robert okaji on April 8, 2025 at 5:50 pm said:
  
  Ron used themes from the book. Incredible work, that painting!
  
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  - memadtwo on April 8, 2025 at 7:11 pm said:
    
    It is.
    
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trE on April 8, 2025 at 6:12 pm said:

👏🏾🙌🏾🥳 Congratulations, Robert! That cover is a head-turner!

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- robert okaji on April 8, 2025 at 6:19 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Tre. It really is.
  
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  - trE on April 8, 2025 at 6:28 pm said:
    
    You’re most welcome!
    
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Liz Gauffreau on April 8, 2025 at 7:05 pm said:

Congratulations on your second poetry collection! My eye was immediately drawn to the book cover.

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- robert okaji on April 8, 2025 at 7:16 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Liz. I’ve been blessed with outstanding cover art!
  
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  - Liz Gauffreau on April 9, 2025 at 11:06 am said:
    
    You’re welcome, Bob. You have!
    
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Charlotte Hamrick on April 8, 2025 at 9:52 pm said:

Love the cover art and I see your scarecrow. Congrats, Bob!

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- robert okaji on April 9, 2025 at 5:18 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Charlotte! I love that painting. It’s hanging in our living room along with two other Throop pieces and the cover art that Stephanie has done for three of my chapbooks. We need more walls!
  
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derrickjknight on April 9, 2025 at 4:35 am said:

Congratulations, Bob. Good for Larry. David Hockney is about to have an exhibition he wasn’t sure he would live to see.

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- robert okaji on April 9, 2025 at 5:19 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Derrick. It feels good to still be here, doing things. I hope you are feeling good.
  
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  - derrickjknight on April 10, 2025 at 4:45 am said:
    
    Yesterday I learned that my tumour is still absent and I will not need another BCG vaccine instillation for bladder cancer for five months.
    
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    - robert okaji on April 22, 2025 at 3:23 pm said:
      
      Such good news, Derrick. Congratulations.
      
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      - derrickjknight on April 22, 2025 at 4:39 pm said:
        
        Thank you so much, Bob
        
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swabby429 on April 9, 2025 at 5:56 am said:

Congratulations on your latest work. I’m ordering it.

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- robert okaji on April 9, 2025 at 5:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, Jay.
  
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Cate on April 9, 2025 at 8:23 am said:

Congratulations, Bob!

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- robert okaji on April 9, 2025 at 5:23 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Cate! It feels good to see this one in print.
  
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sunhesper on April 9, 2025 at 9:27 am said:

Yes!! My copy is on its way. Congratulations, RO, it looks gorgeous! And I’m happy to hear you’re feeling pretty well which is definitely well enough to celebrate. 🎊

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- robert okaji on April 9, 2025 at 5:24 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Sunshine. I have much to celebrate!
  
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prairiepomes on April 9, 2025 at 11:05 am said:

Bob, this is spectacular news! Congratulations!

Anna Marie Sewell http://prairiepomes.com/ Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities. – VoltaireHow beautifully we can live when we open our hearts and turn our minds to flourishing. Better a question that can’t be answered than an answer that can’t be quesitoned.

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- robert okaji on April 9, 2025 at 5:26 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Anna Marie. Two years ago I would not have imagined this would be possible. But here we are!
  
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nananoyz on April 9, 2025 at 5:36 pm said:

Absolutely gorgeous. Congratulations.

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- robert okaji on April 9, 2025 at 5:46 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Leslie. It’s awesome, in all the ways!
  
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Frank Hudson on April 25, 2025 at 11:00 pm said:

National Poetry Month is absorbing a lot of my time this month, so I’m behind on everything that isn’t composing & recording for that observance. Still, I’m assigning myself a task to purchase this tomorrow. Glad you’re still around to see the book off.

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- robert okaji on April 28, 2025 at 11:24 am said:
  
  Thank you, Frank. I don’t know how you do what you do. It’s good to still be here, despite the setbacks. I cherish each day.
  
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Jazz Kendrick on May 10, 2025 at 3:45 pm said:

Exciting … just ordered … I don’t get to the blogs nearly often enough!!

Hope you are now working on a third volume? Never underestimate the power of a project to keep one’s motor revved.

Virtual hugs to you and Stephanie.

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- robert okaji on May 10, 2025 at 5:13 pm said:
  
  Oh, I just write one poem at a time, and hope that at some point I can gather enough to make another book. But I am writing when I can! Hugs back atcha!
  
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