Tuesday, October 1, 2013

OCTOBER ANNOUNCEMENTS/PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES

NEW CONTRIBUTORS IN SEPTEMBER

            Marcus Omer--United States
            Robert Dufresne--United States
            John Henson--England
            Poppy Herrin--United States
            Peter Dome--United Kingdom
            Audrey Haick--United States

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 Kingdom, United States and Wales.  I look forward to expanding this list in the future. Thank you to everyone that has supported Whispers in any way.        --Sincerely,  Karen

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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

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/

Brian Strand-Selected Poems, (published on kindle Sept 2013) a personal and
representative selection to show the poet's poetic path from short imagism to structured prose.

Karen O’Leary makes homemade cards with poetry and other features.  With cards in stores getting so expensive, she would like to offer the opportunity to have cards with your poetry or cards she designs for occasions made to fit your needs.  She will be charging $2 for United States and $3 (US currency only) for other countries including postage.  Cards will include envelopes ready for mailing to others.  Sample cards are available.  Please contact her a gksm@cableone.net if you would like to discuss options or if you want her mailing address to order a sample card.

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

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

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.

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 everyodne who has already contributed to the site.

Ads are placed by the underlined names.  Whispers has not verified the accuracy of all the information. The deadline is for the November column is October 25. 

10 comments:

  1. Hi Everyone,

    Please use this section to provide any additional information regarding the ads, congratulate those that have accomplishments, or ask any questions regarding these ads. Suggestions are appreciated too.

    Best wishes to everyone in their writing journeys. Thank you for being a part of Whispers.

    Karen

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  2. Karen O'Leary's beautiful sets of greeting cards have illuminated my life and the lives of those with whom I've shared the cards. The cards, of various sizes, are a unique combination of heartfelt poetry and colorful art. I love these cards and intend to purchase more sets, not only for myself, but also as holiday gifts for others. Who doesn't love to receive a beautiful greeting card -- or send one? Thank you, Karen, for making these cards available to your readers. Nila Webster

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    1. Dear Nila,

      Thank you so much for your lovely thoughts. What a blessing you are in my life. I am so l glad you and others are enjoying the cards. I am enjoy making them.

      Karen

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  3. Karen, I really can't say enough about "Whispers" and all you do in the poetry community. This site offers so much to the poetry community; announcements and publication / contest opportunities listed here is awesome, as my ministry (To God be the Glory! Publications and publication (Creative Inspirations) has certainly broadened and blossomed more due to its exposure here. I have met a lot of wonderful, talented and blessed writers through "Whispers" and through your book, "Snippets." Yet, the best part, for me, is the section where you introduce new writers and just the entire "Whispers" writing community. You have really dedicated yourself to making this community a success, Karen. It shows in the number of gifted and blessed writers that share their work here. Thank you for this opportunity for me and many others to be a part of something so wonderful and blessed!

    -M.J.

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    1. Dear Maurice,

      Your comments mean more to me than I can express. It was my goal in starting "Whispers" to connect writers and provide people an opportunity to share words in a positive environment. I hope "Creative Inspirations" continues to grow in 2014. I thank you for all the opportunities you have given me to share my words in your wonderful magazine. Thank you for all your support.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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    2. Thank you, Karen and blessings to you and yours!

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  4. Dear Maurice,

    Blessings to you too! Thank you for the comments you left for other writers today. Your support and encouragement mean a lot to me.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  5. l would like to give the following new members a very warm welcome:Marcus Omer,Robert Dufresne,John Henson, Poppy Herrin, Peter Dome and Audrey Haick. We are pleased and honoured to have you at this friendly site. l personally hope to learn a lot from you, for it is right to write...

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  6. Dear Ndaba,

    Thank you for the warm welcome for our new members. It is really good to have them with us. I also appreciate all the comments you left for other writers today. It is people like you that make 'Whispers' possible. Blessings to you for your encouragement.

    Karen

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  7. Just a reminder--The last day to get an ad in for the November column is tomorrow, October 25. Thank you to all those who have already sent in their ads.

    Karen

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