Synopsis: The Bard's Tales is a vibrant, genre-defying collection of verse that breathes new life into the dying art of the oral tradition. Bridging the gap between the ancient and the imagined, this collection serves as a tapestry of the human experience. Through a lyrical fusion of bold reworkings of familiar archetypes and original, expansive travelers' tales, the poems evoke the smoke-wreathed corners of medieval taverns and the intimacy of nomadic campfires. Each piece serves as a vessel for timeless wisdom, offering clandestine lessons on morality and virtue cloaked in accessible, enchanting narratives. Designed to captivate both the weary traveler and the curious child, this collection does not just tell stories. It reclaims the power of the spoken word, offering a mirror to our own lives through the lens of myth and fable. Autobiography: I am a spinner of tales, many familiar, some not so much. I have experienced more than 70 years of life with all the highs and lows life offers. I find it hard to hide who I am in verse, so if one reads enough of my work, I cannot help but be exposed as the romantic I am at base.