Turning Pandemic into “Pen”demic

So what does a touring cowboy poet do when pandemic cancels a full schedule of performances?  Well, in Tom Swearingen’s case, he uses the better part of the first four months at home completing a book project begun more than four years ago.  The result, Reflection, is a collection of 46 of his post popular poems. 

Swearingen tells stories of the people and land of the American West through original poetry that is often inspired by his own experiences and observations from the saddle. Some are humorous, others serious, and all entertaining. Tom brings his stories to life with rhythm and rhyme and a storytelling style that makes him a popular performer at western music and cowboy poetry festivals throughout the West.

Tom is 2019 International Western Music Association Male Poet of the Year and two-time winner of the National Finals Rodeo Cowboy Poetry Contest. Each of his live concert albums have been finalists for IWMA Cowboy Poetry CD of the Year.  And now, his book Reflection is receiving praise from first-readers.

"Here’s a superb gathering of poems by a master wordsmith. The poems are totally candid, positively well crafted, and will ring true for aficionados of tasteful humor and heartfelt, thoughtful poems that will leave a glow in the hearts of listeners and readers. Tom’s honesty and delightful personality gleam throughout."
-Juni Fisher, WILLA Literary Award Finalist, horsewoman, award-winning singer/songwriter                           

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