Cendrine Marrouat and David Ellis
Author Interview - Cendrine Marrouat and David Ellis
Author of Rhythm Flourishing: A Collection of Kindku and Sixku.
“Rhythm Flourishing: A Collection of Kindku and Sixku” showcases two unique poetry forms created by Cendrine Marrouat and David Ellis. By taking elements of found poetry and Japanese poetry forms, the authors have developed a style known as the Kindku. The collection also features a selection of gorgeous images and poems from Cendrine’s own visual poetry form -- the Sixku. Enjoy a divine series of pieces inspired by a variety of well-known poets including Elizabeth Bishop, Emily Dickinson, John Keats, Lord Byron, William Butler Yeats, Maya Angelou, Sara Teasdale, and Pablo Neruda.
Author Interview - Cendrine Marrouat and David Ellis
Author I draw inspiration from:
Cendrine Marrouat: Kahlil Gibran, the author of The Prophet.
David Ellis: Edgar Allan Poe. His poetry is so haunting, yet so romantic.
Author Interview - Cendrine Marrouat and David Ellis
Favorite place to read a book:
Cendrine Marrouat: My small library in my living room, which is next to a huge window. I can see what goes on outside, while relaxing with a good book.
David Ellis: On my own sofa or outside if it is warm at a quiet local coffee shop.
Book character I’d like to be stuck in an elevator with:
Cendrine Marrouat: I rarely read fiction books. I am more into non-fiction and history. So, I would have to go for Gandhi or Krishnamurti.
David Ellis: I would go with the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland and we can compare notes on why we are often late for appointments! I would also ask him where he gets his waistcoats from, since they are very stylish.
Author Interview - Cendrine Marrouat and David Ellis
The moment I knew I wanted to become an author:
Cendrine Marrouat: There was no moment for me. I just started writing suddenly in 2005. Releasing books was a logical step.
David Ellis: When I transitioned years ago from writing song lyrics to poetry. I was trying to find my writing style and I discovered romantic and inspirational poetry. My literary world truly came alive to me after that point. I ended up writing so many poems that it became necessary to become an author, so I can publish them all!
Hardback, paperback, ebook or audiobook:
Cendrine Marrouat: Physical books all the way! I have a slight preference for paperbacks.
David Ellis: I am getting into audiobooks more now than ever, as I love hearing the emotion and expression put into words, while still allowing me to imagine the places and settings. I have a Kindle but I still really enjoy reading paperback books. I especially like paperbacks if the author signs them for me :)
The last book I read:
Cendrine Marrouat: “Fallen Glory: The Lives and Deaths of History’s Greatest Buildings” by James Crawford.
David Ellis: “Cloudshade - Poems of the High Plains” by Lori Howe. She captures a distinguished, moving, emotional intensity in her poetic imagery that is extremely engaging to the reader.
Author Interview - Cendrine Marrouat and David Ellis
Pen & paper or computer:
Cendrine Marrouat: Mostly computer. I use pen and paper when I suffer from writer’s block or I cannot be near a computer. I just wish I had a better handwriting.
David Ellis: Computer. I used to have lovely, elegant handwriting but I have opted to write almost exclusively on computer nowadays, simply because it suits my purpose when requiring online research and allows me to edit on the fly when composing a piece. I would only use pen and paper if a computer was not immediately handy to capture thoughts or ideas, if I was in an unfamiliar place or on holiday.
Book character I think I’d be best friends with:
Cendrine Marrouat: Probably Gulliver, of Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift. I studied the book at university decades ago and I remember loving the way he depicts his travelling experiences. I love intelligent sarcasm.
David Ellis: Inigo Montoya and Fezzik from The Princess Bride. I think it would be fun to be around and hang out with these guys. I would enjoy the banter and adventures, sharing meals/drinks/philosophy with them and occasional rhyming games.
Author Interview - Cendrine Marrouat and David Ellis
If I weren’t an author, I’d be a:
Cendrine Marrouat: I am already living my dreams. I am a photographer, poet, multi-genre author of 29 books, and the co-founder of FPoint Collective, a photography collective, and Auroras & Blossoms, which is dedicated to inspiration and positivity in art. I created my own poetry form, the Sixku, and my own type of digital image, the Reminigram.
David and I created A&B last year. The platform features three digital magazines, a monthly show, and a series of guides and workbooks for authors and writers at every level of their careers. We publish anthologies and inspirational prompts for all artists. Finally, we have created a poetry form, the Kindku, and an artistic movement dedicated to positivity -- PoArtMo.
David Ellis: I used to work in Financial Services, my career spanned 17 years. However, I really can’t picture myself doing anything else, since I am writing so much now. I might have ended up being a musician years ago, if my choices had been different and I still don’t rule it out as a future potential career path that may intertwine with other things.
Cendrine & I have achieved so much in such little time with so many wonderful projects on the horizon, I can’t think of anything else I would rather be doing at all right now!
Favorite decade in fashion history:
Cendrine Marrouat: None. I hate fashion.
David Ellis: I’d probably say for me it would be the roaring 20’s. I prefer smart suits to garish casual clothes. I also enjoy dressing up for the occasion and in particular enjoy wearing cosplay costumes as well.
Place I’d most like to travel:
Cendrine Marrouat: I went to Syria in 2009. It’s the most beautiful country in the world! I would love to go to Iceland or New Zealand.
David Ellis: I have so many that I’m unsure if I will make it to them all in time! I will say that I would very much like to visit Italy, Germany and Canada in the very near future, to enjoy their food, culture and artistic endeavour.
My signature drink:
Cendrine Marrouat: None. I don’t drink alcohol.
David Ellis: Spiced rum and coke, with ice and lime. Smooth, sophisticated, fun and full of passion, just like me ;)
Favorite artist:
Cendrine Marrouat: Genesis.
David Ellis: Mike Patton through all of his various bands but in particular his work with Faith No More. His versatility as a singer, writer and performer is a constant inspiration to me.
Number one on my bucket list:
Cendrine Marrouat: Continuing what David and I have been doing with Auroras & Blossoms!
David Ellis: Outside of what Cendrine just said about us, I would very much like to write a screenplay and get to act/direct in a film!
Anything else you'd like to add:
Cendrine Marrouat: Thank you for the opportunity!
David Ellis: Thank you for reading and keep working hard to achieve your own dreams :)
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Author Bio:
Cendrine Marrouat is a French-born Canadian photographer, poet, and the multi-genre author of almost 30 books. In 2019, she co-founded FPoint Collective, a photography collective, and Auroras & Blossoms. She is also the creator of a poetry form (the Sixku) and a type of digital image (the Reminigram). Finally, she is the co-founder of PoArtMo (Positive Art Month and Positive Art Moves) and the Kindku, another form of poetry.
Cendrine writes both in French and English and has worked in many different fields in her 17-year career, including translation, language instruction, journalism, art reviews, and social media.
Website: https://www.cendrinemedia.com
David Ellis lives in Tunbridge Wells, Kent in the UK. He is an award-winning poet, author of poetry, marketing workbooks/journals, humourous fiction and music lyrics. He is also a co-author and co-founder of the inspirational poetry magazine Auroras & Blossoms Poetry Journal, and the co-creator of PoArtMo (Positive Art Month and Positive Art Moves) and the Kindku.
David’s debut poetry collection (Life, Sex & Death) won an International Award in the Readers’ Favorite Book Awards 2016 for Inspirational Poetry Books.
David is extremely fond of tea, classic and contemporary poetry, cats, and dogs but not snakes. Indiana Jones is his spirit animal.
Website: https://toofulltowrite.com
