Ms. McDaniel's first book of poetry- reflects the wide range of human emotions: love and loss in all its manifestations, redemption and discovery, ultimate joy and the depths of introspection. The reader is invited behind closed doors to witness the passions and the gut-wrenching spirit of that which is a personal and protected space. Ms. McDaniel's poems weave a rich tapestry, clear and eloquent, of life in all its wonder and challenge. Photographs and background stories make this an even more intimate journey as the voice of the poet emerges from conflict and struggle stronger than ever. Many of the pieces, while profoundly moving to any reader, are particularly empowering to women. Her poems strike the heart and reach into the soul, charting a unique new path into contemporary poetry. THE LIGHT leaves us touched by the mastery of the words and the emotions they invoke.

Parallel Dreams, Janet Scott McDaniel's second book of poetry, demonstrates her rare gift for weaving rich imagery around the palpable emotions of human experience in a way that is both inescapably beautiful and in a writing style that captivates the reader. Parallel Dreams delves into the human experience giving a fresh perspective to all aspects of life: love, loss, memory, and dimensions seen and unseen, mystically offering readers joy, tears, and inspiration on every page. "Parallel Dreams gives the reader poems with tight weaves, rich colors, long echoes. Janet's work resonates on many levels, as she is one of the rare poets who is expressive and soul-searching, lyrical and eloquent, writing in the tradition of the Celtic bards. Her work is rich and inspiring, unique and amazing, and most assuredly...unforgettable." - Chris Dickerson, novelist, playwright and poet.