NEW CONTRIBUTORS IN NOVEMBER--
Suzanne Webb--United States
Marilyn Fleming--United States
Constance LaFrance--Canada
Please welcome them to our community. We now have representatives from the following countries--Australia, Brazil, Botswana, Canada, Canary Islands, Costa Rica, England, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Malawi, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Tunisia, Turkey, U.A.E., 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
We have a world wide audience. If you are currently reading Whispers, please consider submitting a poem for consideration. You may contact Karen at karenoleary1956@gmail.com for guidelines. Thank you.
Note--Ads due for January column by December 25
ANNOUNCEMENTS
John W. Williams has a new chapbook called A Cup of Warm Words for your enjoyment. The book includes 82 poems on love, the art of living, nature, spiritual verse, and philosophy. An autographed issue is available for $8 including postage and handling by contacting him at PO Box 326, Martin, GA 30557
Vasanthi Swetha runs a page on facebook called 'A Dreamer's Destination' and it primarily deals with micro poetry and musings. She welcomes discussions on poetry and sharing of poetry pieces . The link to the website is as under: https://www.facebook.com/A-Dreamers-Destination-1492636884388408/timeline/?ref=bookmarks
Scott Thomas Outlar runs the site 17Numa where links to his published poetry, essays, and fiction can be found. The site also features a page devoted to literary publications which currently has nearly 150 venues listed. The blog’s page at 17Numa has links to the personal sites of other writers and artists, and has been designed with the hope that artists from all fields will check out and be inspired by the work of their contemporaries.
Angelee Deodhar's, Journeys 2015, An Anthology of International Haibun, with 145 haibun by 31 poets of international repute, is available from Amazon.com. For ordering details, here: http://www.amazon.com/Journeys-2015-Anthology-International-Haibun/dp/1515359875 or contact Angelee at angeleedeodhar@gmail.com
Beth Winchcombe announces her novel, For LOVE of Maria: A compelling love story. This is currently available in paperback on Amazon.co.uk, also Amazon.com priced at £7-99p. Kindle version to download for just £2-00p. Published by Diadem Books, Author name Beth Richards.
Russell Sivey has published a poetry book called Halloween Horrors II. This book can be purchased at lulu.com, search Halloween Horrors II. Please be sure you select the Halloween Horrors II as that one is the correct book.
Robert P. Hansen's forthcoming novel Angst (Book 4 of the Angus the Mage fantasy series) will become available in June or early July. In anticipation of this event, he has made the first book of the series free as an eBook through several retailers. For more on this and his other books, visit his blog at: https://rphansenauthorpoet.wordpress.com/.
Jack Horne announces the release of his second novel, Cyber Vamps: a paranormal-fantasy romance. This book is currently available from eTreasuresPublishing.com, price $3.99 http://jackhorne.blogspot.co.uk
Paul Callus published his first ebook of poetry called Meander in December 2014. It is a collection of 86 poems and songs which should appeal to those who read poetry for pleasure and relaxation. It is available at Amazon.
Pijush Kanti Deb released a poetry collection, Beneath the Shadow of a White Pigeon, published by The Hollow Publishing. More information about the book is available at, http://www.amazon.com/Beneath-Shadow-White-Pigeon-Pijush/dp/1505854113/ref=sr_1_1_twi_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422829526&sr=8-1&keywords=beneath+the+shadow+of+a+white+pigeon
Marianne Szlyk has released a new chapbook, Listening to Electric Cambodia Looking Up at Trees at Heaven, through Kind of a Hurricane Press' Barometric Pressures Authors Series. You may download the chapbook for free at this site: http://barometricpressures.blogspot.com/2014/10/listening-to-electric-cambodia-looking.html Thank you.
Celine Rose Mariotti has a new mystery/detective book called Minister’s Shoes in which Rev. Castle helps Sada Sampson find her husband and he also proves that Trevor is innocent of killing Cartwright. The story involves casino deals, infidelity, gambling and some big town gossips who are knee deep in the casino deals. Price of book is: $11.00. If you live in CT, sales tax is 6.35 so price would be $11.70. Postage is $2.70. You can order from Amazon or you can order from me: celinem@aol.com
Lisa DeVinney has a website for her devotional poetry called Lifting My Eyes, at liftingmyeyes.com
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 karenoleary1956@gmail.com
PUBLICATION/CONTEST OPPORTUNITIES
Please consider supporting The Jokester and Creative Inspirations by sending stamps or other small donations to help with postage. Thank you for considering this. ---Karen
Robert Epstein is Seeking Haiku, senryu, tanka and monochrome haiga related to the themes of animal rights for Save Every Chicken, Free Every Cow: Animal Rights Haiku. Please send poems to Robert Epstein/Miriam Wald at taylorepstein@earthlink.net or SASE to: Robert Epstein, 1343 Navellier Street, El Cerrito, CA 94530. No compensation for inclusion in anthology. Deadline: 2/1/16.
Maurice J. Reynolds would like to share that Creative Inspirations, an email poetry publication, is accepting poetry submissions for publication. This publication offers an interview column, creative activities, information and advertisement, writer’s comments, good poetry, and more. Guidelines and subscription information for two first class postage stamps (To God be the Glory! Publications P.O. Box 19051 Kalamazoo, MI 49019). You can also go to: www.tgbtgpublictions.com for more information.
ayaz daryl nielsen's print publication bear creek haiku is always open for postal submissions, mail poetry to bear creek haiku, PO Box 596, Longmont, CO 80502, USA, 11 lines and less, include SASE. Can be contacted at darylayaz@me.com, blog site is bearcreekhaiku.blogspot.com.
Tom Davis, publisher of Old Mountain Press, invites all to review his eBook site (Kindle and NOOK) where numerous Old Mountain Press Anthologies of poetry and prose are listed see: Self-publish an electronic book e-book with Old Mountain Press. Visit Old Mountain Press' eBook site at http://www.oldmp.com/e-book
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. joker31277@yahoo.com
David Fox is seeking family-friendly poems for his magazine, The Poet's Art. Rates for the publication are $7 an issue or $25 for a 4 issue subscription. Checks should be made to cash. Foreign contributors should pay $10 an issue or $35 for a subscription by international money order or American cash only. Send submissions and money for subscriptions to David Fox,171 Silverleaf Lane, Islandia, NY 11749 USA.
Whispers is always looking for new writers to join our community. Please send family friendly poems 20 lines or less karenoleary1956@gmail.com Complete guidelines posted at the end of each month. Thank you to everyone who has already contributed to the site.
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Thanks Karen for your encouragement and sharing pub opps best wishes angelee
ReplyDeleteDear Angelee,
DeleteThank you, my friend. This column is my way to give back to contributors like you that are the voice of Whispers.
Blessings,
Karen
Thank you Karen. Your encouragement is awesome. Blessings, Jo
ReplyDeleteDear Mary Jo,
DeleteYour encouragement is uplifting to me too. It's so good to have you a part of Whispers.
Blessings,
Karen
Welcome, new Whispers contributors! Thank you for sharing your words. - Laura M Kaminski
ReplyDeleteDear Laura,
DeleteThank you for your warm welcome to our new contributors. It is good to see our writing community growing. Thank you for all you do.
Blessings,
Karen
Welcome to our wonderful "family of contributors", Suzanne Webb, Marilyn Fleming and Constance LaFrance. I know you will throughly enjoy not only the high quality poetry you will read, but also the writers themselves. We are a blessed community of people who appreciate and care about others, not to mention our editor and chief, Karen O'Leary. :)
ReplyDeleteLove, Charlene
Dear Charlene,
ReplyDeleteI share your enthusiasm in welcoming our new contributors. I deeply appreciate all you and others do for our Whispers community. I do believe that people care about others here. This was what I envisioned when opening our online journal. Thank you so much for your kind words, my friend.
Love,
Karen
A warm welcome to all new poets. Thank you Karen for all your hard work and encouragement. Best wishes. Pete.,
ReplyDeleteDear Peter,
ReplyDeleteIt is such a joy to work with so many uplifting and talented writers like you. Thank you for welcoming our new writers. I appreciate your support and encouragement.
Blessings,
Karen
Hello Karen. Thank you for sharing my ad information on To God be the Glory! Publications and Creative Inspirations. I certainly appreciate it. You are a blessings! Congratulations to the new contributors. Welcome to Whispers. -MJ
ReplyDeleteDear Maurice,
DeleteThank you so much for your ongoing support. Creative Inspirations is such a wonderful publication. I appreciate all you do for our writing community.
Blessings,
Karen