NEW
CONTRIBUTORS IN MAY—
Nana
Arhin Tsiwah—Ghana
David
Palmer—United States
Sanjeev
Sethi—India
Douglas
Polk—United States
Maricris
Cabrera—Philippines
G.
Louis Heath—United States
Ojo
Taiye—Nigeria
Irsa
Ruçi--Albania
Alisa
Velaj—Albania
Shelly Blankman—United States
Neena
Singh—India
Nivedita
N (Divenita Er)—United States
Please
welcome them to our community. We now have representatives from the following countries—Albania,
Australia, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Canary Islands, Costa Rica, England,
France, Germany, Ghana, 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 July column by June 25
ANNOUNCEMENTS—
Raamesh Gowri
Raghavan
and other members of IN haiku Mumbai invite everyone to view their new
blog https://cafehaiku.wordpress.com/. Your comments
will be encouraging.
Cindy M. Hutchings’ chapbook, Tree
Talk, written to a tree, published by MoonPath Press, includes 42 poems paired
with 42 unique and beautiful tree images. A poem and photo from the book are
at: http://moonpathpress.com/CindyHutchings.htm
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.
Dear Karen
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the publicity and news of other publishing opportunities,love angelee
Dear Angelee,
DeleteThank you for being a part of our poetry community. It was a pleasure to publish your successful latest book.
Blessings, my friend,
Karen
Dear Karen,
ReplyDeleteThank you for publishing this column of opportunities. I just signed up for Raamesh's blog, and Angelee's anthology is a must. Every one of these has so much to offer--Bear Creek haiku and Rev. Reynolds, Whispers, on and on and on. Wonderful offering, Karen.
Dear Mary Jo,
DeleteThank you so much, my friend! When I opened Whispers, my goal was to connect writers from different circles so that people would have opportunities to be published elsewhere,too. Thank you for your help in making this a reality.
Blessings and best wishes,
Karen
A hearty welcome to all new joinees. And thanks to those who've followed our blog!
ReplyDeleteDear Raamesh,
DeleteI am so impressed with your blog and the beautiful way you share the gift of words. I've been there a few times and am never disappointed. Thank you for all you do for our Whispers' community!!
Best wishes and blessings,
Karen
Once again, Karen, I am grateful for all you do for To God be the Glory! Publications and Creative Inspirations. I am both blessed and honored to be a part of this journey with you. Continued blessings!
ReplyDelete-MJ
Dear Maurice,
DeleteContinued blessings to you, too, my friend. What a blessing to be a part of Creative Inspirations, too. I hope your email journal will continue to grow.
Blessings,
Karen