"If I could give 6 stars, I would. This was a fantastic read from the first page to the last, and not only did it leave me aching for summer, it had me oooooh–ing and aaaaw-ing all the way through. Green has an incredible eye for the smallest yet most relatable details, and I've rarely seen such vivid and captivating writing."
Maria Rosenberger - Poet & Author
Review of The Beauty of Sadness
"An effortless read from beginning to end! I was so captivated by the story, I dared not even move a muscle and made my way through it all in one sitting. What can I say, I absolutely loved it! A pleasure and delight to read!
Francesco Mastrangelo - CrownofSparrows
Review of The Beauty of Sadness
"One of the best depictions of a truly raw and real "dark night of the soul." Easily. Brilliant work."
Gigi Marie - Poet
Review of The Arid Road Home
"Delightful! The book is a genuine page-turner, making it difficult to set aside once started. For those who appreciate a well-crafted romance filled with intricate descriptions and heartfelt emotions, I wholeheartedly recommend ‘The Beauty Of Sadness.’ It’s a must-read for romantic souls seeking a captivating love story."
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Goodreads Review of The Beauty of Sadness
"This is not the sort of book I would normally read; but I have to admit that the reading of it gave even this old life-long reader a few new things to think about."
Reader
Amazon Review of The Arid Road Home
"The prose is often dark and edgy; but at other times has a lyrical subtlety through the use of poetic alliteration and rhythm."
Reader
Amazon Review of The Arid Road Home
"I couldn’t put it down. I thoroughly enjoyed this beautifully written book and the soul journey it took me on. I look forward to reading more of J.P. Greene’s books."
Reader
GoodReads Review of The Arid Road Home
"In these pages there's such rich understanding of what it means to be human, discover courage, and walk through life and know hope as a friend."
Reader
Amazon Review of The Arid Road Home
"If poetry and prose had a child, this would be it"
On my books, my name is JP Greene - those who know me call me Josh. I began writing in response to a vision I had in the desert when I was just barely 30 years old. Really, I've always been writing, but that was when I started doing it on purpose. It's a long story, chronicled in detail in the back matter of my first book, The Arid Road Home (Wilderwest Press, 2022).
Since publishing that first novel, I've managed, somehow, to connect with readers all over the world, shipping both books and poetry to more than twenty-five countries. I don't say this to brag - I find it incredibly humbling.
Stories are how we make sense of the world. They have the power to show us parts of ourselves we've never seen, to deepen our empathy, to teach us to love, to give us the courage to forgive. Literature has fallen behind more visual mediums with the development of digital media over the last century, but I still believe in the power of the written word. I believe in the power of the unbounded imagination. I believe in the way words can grip us, and never let us go. I believe in the power of the relationship between an author and a reader, separated though they may be by almost unimaginable time and space. Like a love letter. Like a birthday card. Like a note scribbled on the back of a bus seat. Words hold power. Words are magic.
I strive, always, in my writing, to honor the varied and poignant experiences of real-life people. It is important to me, even in writing fiction, to do justice to the pain, healing, and resilience of every living person. What I write may not be biographical or historically true, but our stories must hold relevance for those who read them. At the same time, our world in all its brilliance deserves to be honored in its own way. Through poetry, through prose, through dialog, through simple descriptors that transport the reader and the teller of the story alike into the minute beauty of every single instant. I am in love with noticing, and I believe this comes through in my work.
If you, like me, are frequently smitten by the awe-inspiring intricacy of the human experience, you will probably enjoy my words. If beauty isn't really your thing, you're on your own.
I am a father, a motorcycle enthusiast, a film photographer, and a hand-poke tattooist. I am a writer, and a friend, and a hell of a good listener. Mostly, I'm glad you're here.
Thank you for visiting.
