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.
Note--Ads
due for the June column by May 25
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.
For
ordering details, here: http://www.amazon.com/Journeys-2015-Anthology-International-Haibun/dp/1515359875
or contact Angelee at angeleedeodhar@gmail.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.
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.
ReplyDeleteHi Neil,
DeleteThank 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
Hearty Welcome to all fresh entrants including our friends like Rob and Prabhat- though now on all are our friends.
ReplyDeleteDear Aju,
DeleteThank you for your warm welcome of our new writers. Your ongoing support and encouragement are greatly appreciated. Happy Writing!!
Blessings,
Karen
Welcome new poets!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
Dear Michael,
DeleteThank 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
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.
ReplyDeleteDear Mary Jo,
ReplyDeleteThank 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
Karen,
ReplyDeleteWell, 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
Dear Maurice,
DeleteThank 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
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.
ReplyDeleteSincerely Charlene McCutcheon
Dear Charlene,
ReplyDeleteThank 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