It is such a pleasure to be a part of the writing community. Those that have placed ads are welcome to add additional information in the comments section. People having questions or comments, may use the comment section or contact the writers/editors at websites or email addresses provided. (Deadline for October ad column is September 25)
NEW CONTRIBUTORS IN AUGUST
Michael J. Falotico--United States
Andrew Ntchindi Jere--Malawi
Elizabeth Wesley--Canada
Please welcome them to our community. We now have representatives from the following countries--Australia, Canada, Canary Islands, England, France, Germany, India, Malawi, New Zealand, Nigeria, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United States and Wales. Looking forward to expanding this list in the future. Thank you to everyone that has supported Whispers in any way. --Sincerely, Karen
ANNOUNCEMENTS
jani johe webster's daughter, Nila, speaks to how her mother introduced her to the magic of creativity that lives within all of us. The youtube link is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uNwe0cDkqE
Patricia Nolan announces the release of her latest book Western Brushstrokes, a collection of haiku and Japanese ink art. Contact: patrician1023@gmail.com or the book may seen at and ordered from: www.rosenberrybooks.com
Rhoda Galgiani released Expressions From the Inside Out, a book of poetry in 2011. Rhoda's second book is a child's story entitled No Snow for Johnny in 2012. Both books are published by APF Publisher. They have received good reviews and is available online at lulu.com and amazon.com (search book titles or author's name at the appropriate website) or contact Rhoda at: chesakat@verizon.net
Ndaba Sibanda's short story, “Of Tokoloshe And The Translator” has been published by The Metric, a United Kingdom magazine. The Metric and Nigeria’s African Street Writer have published his poem, “Magwinya Woman” Links: http://www.themetric.co.uk/author-reveal-no-04/,http://theafricanstreetwriter.com/tag/the-magwinya-woman/
Karen O’Leary released Whispers, her first book of poetry in 2011, published by APF Publisher. It has been getting good reviews and is available at online at www.lulu.com (Search Whispers under Karen O'Leary) or contact Karen at gksm@cableone.net
PUBLICATION/CONTEST OPPORTUNITIES
Please consider supporting The Pen, The Jokester, and Creative Inspirations by sending stamps or other small donations to help with postage. Thank you for considering this. ---Karen
Maurice J. Reynolds, the editor of the poetry publication Creative Inspirations, is seeking poetry 20 lines or less for his print magazine. Complete guidelines are available at www.tgbtgpublictions.com Stamps or cash donations would be appreciated to help with mailing costs. Seeking Holiday poems for the November/December issue.
Karen O’Leary is seeking alliteration poems, 10 lines or less, for consideration in Creative Inspirations. Christmas/Thanksgiving and winter themes will be given first priority. Please submit to gksm@cableone.net For all other submissions to Creative Inspirations see the above ad.
Arthur C. Ford, poet/editor of The Pen (Poetry Newsletter) is looking for new subscribers and submissions. See information at:www.thepoetbandcompany.yolasite.com
(click on guidelines).
Jean Calkins, editor: The Jokester, 2 pages of clean jokes free by email monthly, a forever stamp by snail mail (monthly or quarterly). Help bring smiles to shut-ins by contributing forever stamps. Even one stamp helps. Jean Calkins, 260 4th St., Waynesville, NC 28786-3762. jcalkins01@charter.net
Whispers is always looking for new writers to join our community. Please send family friendly poems 20 lines or less to gksm@cableone.net Complete guidelines posted 1/21/2013. Thank you to everyone who has already contributed to the site.
Ads are placed by the underlined names. Whispers has not verified the accuracy of all the information.
Welcome to Michael, Andrew and Elizabeth. You are all very talented writers. Congratulations to Nila, Rhoda, Pat and Ndaba on your accomplishments. Wishing you ongoing success. Thank you to Maurice, Jean and Arthur for offering additional opportunities for publication. I appreciate anyone who supports Whispers in any way. Being a part of the writing community is a great blessing in my life.
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Karen
Thank you Karen for the acknowledgement. Wishing you continued success with 'Whispers...'. Your dedication to the writing community shows here on your webpage - Very nicely done!!!
ReplyDeleteRhoda Galgiani
Thank you for offering this opportunity for people to promote their websites and their publications. This is very informative and I hope it stays up as poems are added above. Blessings to all the writers who are participating here -- you offer tremendous talent. Love, Carolyn Devonshire
ReplyDeleteDear Rhoda and Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words and for all the support you give Whispers. It is people like you that make the writing community a joy to be a part of.
Blessings,
Karen
Thank you, Jack Horne, for the following comment--
ReplyDeleteDear Karen,
Thanks for telling me about this. I have to confess that I haven't noticed this section before. It's wonderful to see so many new members each month. My congratulations to you, Ndaba, Patricia and Rhoda. I will have to check out that YouTube link. I've submitted poems to Maurice and Arthur and will try to come up with an alliteration poem for you. Have a great day, my friend : )
Dear Jack,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely comment. I appreciate all the support you give others here at Whispers. What a blessing you are to the writing community!
Karen
Thank you, Patricia Nolan, for the following comment--
ReplyDeleteAds are now much easier to find and enjoy. Congratulations to everyone else on their publications, etc.
Pat Nolan
Dear Pat,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad the column is working better and for your encouraging words to others. Blessings to you.
Karen
Karen,
ReplyDeleteThank you for all that you offer writers here at Whispers. The more I come here, the more connected I feel. You have really created a universal blessing for writers to shine and network. Thank you for all the opportunities you provide for me and all writers.
-M.J.
Hello everyone. I would first like to thank Karen for this opportunity to be a part of such a fine community of writers at Whispers. You are truly a blessing to many!
ReplyDeleteI would also like to invite everyone to consider submitting poetry to my poetry publication, "Creative Inspirations." More information can be viewed at: www.tgbtgpublictions.com.
Thank you all for sharing your gifts with this community. I have really been touched and encouraged by some gifted and blessed writers here.
-M.J.
Dear Maurice,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your lovely comments. Being part of the writing community is such a blessing in my life. I really enjoy all the opportunities you have given me and other Whispers' contributors at "Creative Inspirations." It's good to see the magazine growing. Wishing you ongoing success.
Karen
To those who have joined the vibrant and encouraging Whispers community, l would like to extend a hand of warm welcome. You couldn`t have come to a warmer place for where your writing skills will certainly be encouraged, honed and incubated to a higher level. For you have joined a caring community of artists and readers.
ReplyDeleteTo Patricia, Rhoda and Karen, hearty congratulations! We share that wonderful joy with you. May your books fly off the book shelves across the globe to entertain, inform and educate. For it is right to write...
Dear Ndaba,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words. You are such a bright light in the writing community, always ready to encourage others. Your support and encouragement are greatly appreciated.
Blessings,
Karen
Thank you, Phyllis Babcock, for the following comment--
ReplyDeleteI would like to extend a warm welcome to the new members. Nice to see both my friends Michael and Elizabeth posting their poetry also a warm welcome to Andrew. I hope you enjoy this site as much as I do.
Congratulations to all the people who have had work published this past year.
Thank you to all the notices given to help us further our poetry journey. Without your help and support many of us would not know where to look for posting our poems.
Dear Phyllis,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your friendship and ongoing support. I really appreciate all you do to encourage others. What a blessing you are.
Karen
Just a reminder that the deadline for the October column is September 25. Thank you to those that have already submitted ads.
ReplyDeleteKaren