Felicia's Prince of the Morning Star: A Novel
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The world into which Angelo Lafleur is born in 1948 is not an easy one. Angelos mother, Vidol, with only a sixth-grade education, cleans house for the white people who live across the tracks. Raising Angelo and his siblings is a struggle, and Angelo vows that one day he will be rich and will make everyone pay for his poor status in life.

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About RUFUS DAIGLE
I was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, on November 21st, 1948. My journey into the creative world began early, with writing at five and painting at twelve. I graduated from SMU with a degree in journalism and a Bachelor of Fine Arts. A 100% disabled Vietnam veteran, I served in the Tet Offensive and Battle of Khe Sanh in 1968. Now, I reside in Pahoa, Hawaii, on a 50-acre farm with my son Khalil, where we run sustainable projects like Divine Hawaiian Coffee and Felicia’s Plant Nursery.

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The Journey of a Poet and Painter: Blending Words and Visual Art
Art and poetry have always been my twin passions, shaping my journey as both a writer and a painter. Growing up in Lafayette, Louisiana, I discovered the magic of storytelling through words and the vibrancy of life through colors and brushstrokes. Each medium offered a different way to express the emotions and experiences that shaped my life.
Poetry, for me, is the art of distilling complex feelings into simple, yet profound, verses. It’s where I explore the depths of the human condition, the beauty of nature, and the mysteries of existence. My poems are not just words on paper; they are windows to my soul, inviting readers to see the world through my eyes.
Painting, on the other hand, allows me to communicate what words sometimes cannot. As an abstract surrealist painter, I create visuals that challenge perceptions and evoke emotions. My art is a dance between reality and imagination, where each canvas tells its own story, waiting to be interpreted by the viewer.

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