Sunday, May 1, 2016

MAY ANNOUNCEMENTS/PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES

NEW CONTRIBUTORS IN APRIL—

Marietta Jane McGregor—Australia
Anna Maris—Sweden
                                                Pravat Kumar Padhy—India
                                                Rob Harle--Australia
                                                Nicholas Klacsanzky—Ukraine
                                                Thomas Canull—United States
                                                Martha Magenta—England
                                                j. lewis—United States
                                                Arthur Turfa—United States

Please welcome them to our community. We now have representatives from the following countries--Australia, Botswana, Brazil, 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, South Africa, Sweden, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, U.A.E., United Kingdom, United States, Wales and Zimbabwe. 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 worldwide audience. If you are currently reading Whispers, please consider submitting a poem for consideration for publication. Click on the bright blue “Submission Guidelines” on the right side of the main page for guidelines.  Email submissions to Karen at  karenoleary1956@gmail.com  Thank you.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS—

Robert P. Hansen recently published 2015: A Year of Poetry and Exploitation and Other Stories ---Science Fiction and mystery short stories. Visit his blog rphansenauthorpoet.wordpress.com for samples of his work and links to online retailers.

Joann Grisetti announces the publication of her tanka book Dark Maroon Jacket, available at Amazon. Signed copies can be ordered straight from Joann gneissmom@aol.com.

Michael Lee Johnson chief editor and Ken Allan Dronsfield co-editor are excited about the release of a new poetry book shaking the poetry world apart, 53 professional poets on the rise, Moonlight Dreamers of Yellow Haze, now available on Amazon.com and Europe.  Buy now: 

Marcus E. Omer has published his 3rd Poetry Book entitled Facing the World With Chuckles & Sighs. The book has 132 pages, and as the title indicates, has two distinct sections. The humor we find in this life and the more serious side. The Poetry Book may be found at Lulu.com.  

Jack Horne announces the release of his second poetry collection, Living, Loving & Legends. This book is currently available from eTreasuresPublishing.com or Amazon, price £2.10/$2.99 http://jackhorne.blogspot.co.uk

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

Angelee Deodhar's, Journeys 2015, An Anthology of International Haibun, with 145 haibun by 31 poets of international repute, is available from Amazon.com.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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--

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.

David Fox, editor of The Poet's Art, is looking for family-friendly poems.  U.S. and foreign contributors can send as many poems that will fit on one page.  Send poems to: David Fox, 171 Silverleaf Lane, Islandia NY 11749 or contact him by email for any questions ipoetdavid2@gmail.com

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.

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

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.

12 comments:

  1. Thanks, Karen. This is such a labour of love for poets and deeply appreciated by me and I'm certain many others too. Neil Creighton.

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    1. Hi Neil,

      Thank you for kind words. It is people like you that make Whispers possible. I appreciate your encouragement and support. Best wishes with your writing.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  2. Hearty Welcome to all fresh entrants including our friends like Rob and Prabhat- though now on all are our friends.

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    1. Dear Aju,

      Thank you for your warm welcome of our new writers. Your ongoing support and encouragement are greatly appreciated. Happy Writing!!

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  3. Welcome new poets!
    I count being in the Whispers family of poets a privilege and look forward to reading all of your wonderful poems. Poetry brings people together -- nowhere is this better illustrated than by Karen and Whispers.

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    1. Dear Michael,

      Thank you so much for these words that mean so much to me. Having a online journal/poetry community that "brings people together" is a gift made possible by talented people like you. Thank you so much for being a part of the journey.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  4. A warm welcome to all of you newcomers--but now that you are in the community of Whispers, we are becoming friends. Sharing with everyone, we listen to your voices, you bring us new world to savor. Thank you to Karen for her dedication, and generosity--this is truly a welcoming place, a home for all of us.

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  5. Dear Mary Jo,

    Thank you for your warm welcome of our new writers. It is people like you that make our online journal a poetry community. I appreciate all the support you give me and others. Thank you so much for your kind words.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  6. Karen,

    Well, it seems that Whispers is about to embark on that 200,000 mark. Wow! What an accomplishment! Glory to God! I am proud to be a part of this community and I appreciate everything that you have done here and for Creative Inspirations and To God be the Glory! Publications.

    Continued blessings to you,my dear friend!

    -MJ

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    1. Dear Maurice,

      Thank you for your kind words and ongoing encouragement. I appreciate all the comments you shared on the poems of other writers. Thank you for being the light that you are.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  7. Welcome to the new comers to Whispers. What a joy to come here and partake of the talent of so many wonderfully talented poets. I will be looking forward to reading your poems. You will find a wonderful friend in Karen as she so lovingly oversees the success of this special community.
    Sincerely Charlene McCutcheon

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  8. Dear Charlene,

    Thank you for these beautiful thoughts. You are a light here at Whispers, so encouraging to others. I appreciate all you do for me and others.

    Many blessings,
    Karen

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