Dear Readers,
It is a pleasure to take a few moments to share some time with you each month. There have been several new contributors in recent months so I thought I would share some information about Whispers opportunities.
Individual Poems--Contributors are eligible for publication every other month. The Submission Guidelines are published at the end of each month for further details.
Collaborative Poems--Writers are eligible to share a collaborative poem once a month. Guidelines were published on 10/29/2013. One of the poets must be a current contributor.
Ad Column--This is a free opportunity to any current contributor. Ads can include publication opportunities, contests, book publication, and other honors. Guidelines were published on 4/11/2013.
Activity Opportunities--I send out information regarding the month’s activity on the 5th of each month. Please feel free to share this opportunity with friends. Writers do not have to be current contributors to participate.
Whispers would also like to publish more children’s writing. If you know of any young writers that would be interested, please let them know about our online journal. It is important in keeping creative writing alive in the years to come to support our young writers in their journeys. Parental permission is needed.
A Writer’s Soul
thoughts
pour
through life…
the saved scraps
glued into poems
I hope will make a difference
Thank you for all your do for our online journal/poetry community. Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated. May your words make a difference.
Blessings,
Karen O’Leary
Whispers’ Editor
Beautiful thoughts Karen. Thank you for all your hard work & dedication to Whispers. You have made many feel welcome. May this site continue to prosper & add joy to those who stop by to read the poetry. There are many talented people submitting their work! I'm blessed to be a part of it. Love, Chris~
ReplyDeleteDear Chris,
DeleteWithout wonderful people like you supporting Whispers, it would cease to be. Thank you for your kind words. Yes, there are a lot of talented writers here like you--a pleasure to work with.
Blessings,
Karen
Dear Karen,
Deleteyou are a true blessing for all of us! And I believe that we all who contribute with poems for your blog appreciate and honour your work and ambition. It would be great if you could again publish a poetry book like "Magic of Words"
Love,
Gert
Dear Gert,
DeleteThank you for your kind words. I hope to look into another option for publishing an international anthology soon. I want a print publication that is open for purchase internationally. If you have any suggestions, I am open.
Blessings,
Karen
You have made this site a true blessing to many contributors! I'm so glad to have been with you during this wonderful journey and I plan on staying as long as you keep this site going, which I hope is for a very long time. Thank you Karen for all your work and for your gift which you share with everyone. The fact that we have a haven to share our poetry is a true wondrous experience. Thank you Karen for everything!!
ReplyDeleteDear Russell,
DeleteThank you for your lovely words. It is really the talented contributors like you that make this journal possible. Thank you for all the support and encouragement you give me and others. It is greatly appreciated.
Blessings,
Karen
Thanks for everything Karen!
ReplyDeleteThank you, too, Peggy for all you do.
DeleteBlessings,
Karen
Beautiful poem. What style is this. I have written a few poems in this style but can't remember the style. Thanks, strong words in just a few lines.
ReplyDeleteShirley
Dear Shirley,
DeleteThank you for your kind words. The form is fibonacci. I appreciate all the support and encouragement your give me and others.
Blessings,
Karen
Thank you, Beth Winchcombe, for the following--
ReplyDeleteDear Karen,
I have just read your chosen thoughts, so adept! Bless you for all your encouragement to others. You're such a help to us all.
Love,
Beth
Dear Beth,
DeleteThank you for your ongoing support, encouragement and these lovely words. I appreciate all you do to make Whispers possible.
Blessings,
Karen
Dear Karen,
ReplyDeleteThank you for another wonderful month of poetry and inspiration. The environment you create here is deeply appreciated.
--Laura M Kaminski
Dear Laura,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. It is so good to have you a part of the Whispers' community. I appreciate your ongoing support.
Blessings,
Karen
Blessings!
DeleteThank you, Laura! Have a good day.
DeleteKaren
Seems as though what I try to write of late, only has meaning to me, but hey, somewhere in the big equation, I count... Love your poem here, Karen.
ReplyDeleteGlad things are going so well for the site.
Dear Michael,
DeleteYou are such a talented writer. There are times in every writer's life when things just don't seem to flow right. Your muse will return. Thank you for all you do for our Whispers community,
Blessings,
Karen
Your poem is so apropos. Your Editor's thoughts are always so uplifting and inspire participation. God bless you for all you do for so many.
ReplyDeleteLove, Charlene
Dear Charlene,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your lovely words and all the encouragement you give me, my friend. It is such a joy to have your a part of Whispers.
Many blessings,
Karen
this is simply beautiful, Karen
ReplyDeleteDear Jack,
DeleteThank you so much for your lovely words. Your friendship and encouragement are gifts in my life.
Blessings,
Karen
I have loved submitting to Whispers and have loved even more, reading the poems here. I apologise that I'm not able to comment very much.
ReplyDeleteDear Raamesh,
DeleteNo need to apologize. Just enjoy Whispers when you can. I'm so glad to have you a part of this journey. Thank you for your kind words.
Blessings,
Karen
Thank you, John Polselli, for the following--
ReplyDeleteKaren, I love your poem, "A Writer's Soul"! It's well-worded, concise and expressive. Really beautifully done. I think it's a wonderful endeavor to encourage children to share their writing on Whispers. I'll do my best to spread the word!
Dear John,
DeleteI really hope that we will see more children publish at Whispers going forward. Thank you for your willingness to "spread the word." I appreciate your kind comments and your continued support.
Blessings,
Karen
Thank you, Richard Sponaugle, for the following--
ReplyDeleteI've often thought that most writers have more of a heart--maybe even more of a soul. Captures that thought very nicely and quickly.
Dear Rick,
DeleteThank you for your kind words and your ongoing support. It is so good to have you a part of Whispers.
Blessings,
Karen
Karen
ReplyDeleteYour beautiful thoughts above and Whispers is already making a difference in my development as a poet. Whispers is opening new doors of creativity for me.
Thank you,
Michael Escoubas
Dear Michael,
DeleteWhat a special thing to say. It is such a joy to work with you and other writers, sharing the gift of words. I look forward to reading more of your poetry in the months to come. Welcome to Whispers.
Blessings,
Karen