Friday, December 1, 2017

Editor's Column--Team Announcement--By Karen O'Leary--United States

Dear Whispers’ Friends,

It is always good to celebrate others that are a part of our writing journal and welcome those are new to Whispers.  It is a blending of many voices that make us a writing community, one readers enjoy.

NEW CONTRIBUTORS IN NOVEMBER—

                                    Judy Shepps Battle—United States
                                    Clarissa Jakobsons—United States
                                    Immanuel Suttner—Australia 
                                    Feby Joseph--India  
                                    Vincent Van Ross—India
                                    Tim Philippart—United States
                                    Ms. Bosworth (MistyRose)—United States
                                    Tina Barnt—United States
                                    Nancy Brewka-Clark—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, Italy, Kenya, Malawi, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, South Africa, Sri Lanka, 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

OUR WHISPERS’ TEAM--

It is such a pleasure to announce the Whispers’ team as we strive to provide ongoing activities and other opportunities to share the gift of words.

Inge Wesdijk (Daginne Aignend)—The Netherlands, Activity Editor
Jack Horne—England—Features Editor
Karen O’Leary—United States—General Editor and Web Manager

We are trying to find a variety of ways to best serve our contributors and readers. We are open to guest editors, columns, and other suggestions—Please contact Karen at karenoleary1956@gmail.com if you have any ideas you would like to share.

DECEMBER PUBLICATION--

In an effort to share unique experiences for our writing journal/community, we are going to publish archived poems from writers that have been published at our journal in the last year. 

It’s sometimes good to reach into the past to find roots for the future.

JANUARY'S SUBMISSIONS INFORMATION IS FORTHCOMING!  Inge and Jack have some wonderful opportunities for you to share your poetry.

Jack, Inge and I wish you at wonderful holiday season.  Keep your pens flowing in the light, uplifting up others with words.

Blessings always,

Karen O'Leary
Whispers’ Editor

23 comments:

  1. Hello, Karen & Company...

    Best wishes to all our Whispers Family, for the coming Christmas Season.

    Myke

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    1. Dear Michael,

      You have been an integral part of our Whispers's community. Wishing you the best always!

      Blessings,
      Karen

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    2. U are just simply to kind, you have picked a wonderful lady to help and if worst comes to worst contact me.

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  2. Whispers is a journal for all nationalities, worldwide because the Gift of Words doesn't have any boundaries. It's a pleasure to be a part of the Whispers community and encourage all members and future contributors to share our mutual love for the written word.
    I wish all of you a wonderful Holiday Season and look forward to all the beautiful creations, yet to come.

    Best wishes,
    Inge

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    1. Dear Inge,

      Your encouraging voice is so welcome to me and others at Whispers. It is so good to have you a member of our team. Thank you for the gifts you share in the writing community.

      Blessing,
      Karen

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  3. As Inge said, we are united by a love of words. I also look forward to next year's journey at Whispers with Karen & Inge. Wishing you all a happy & peaceful Christmas.

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    1. Dear Jack,

      You and Inge are such a blessing to me as we move forward to share words from an international community. I believe we are compliments, wanting the best for all the writers and insuring that by working together.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  4. Nice to hear from you Karen, wishing you and your team and all of Whispers a lovely holiday season...

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    1. Dear Peggy,

      It is a joy to have you a part of our Whispers' family. Your support and encouragement are gifts in my life. Best wishes always.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  5. Wishing you all the very best for now and always

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    1. Dear Sushmidar,

      Thank you for your kind words. Wishing you the best in your poetry journey.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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    2. Dear Susminder, thank you for your wishes. For you a lovely Holiday Season and a Happy & Healthy 2018, may your writing florish

      Best regards,
      Inge

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  6. Hope everyone has a creative & inspirational New Year. Thank you Karen, Jack and Inge.

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    1. Dear Barbara,

      Thank you for you support and encouragement. I hope you will continue to venture with us in the new year.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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    2. Dear Barbara, I wish you all the best and keep writing your wonderful poetry.

      Kind regards,
      Inge

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  7. Dear Karen, Finally came to your page via Google.Anyway here is wishing you all the best for Whispers,love and light,angelee

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    1. Dear Angelee,

      Thank you for your kindness and support of our Whispers community. Wishing you the best always.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  8. I enjoyed your poem very much in the Christmas anthology printed by Old Mountain Press, Karen.
    Wishing you a blessed holiday!

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    1. Dear Brenda,

      I look forward to reading more of your work. What a gift your kind words are.

      Blessings always,
      Karen

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  9. You are both incredible ladies, writers, persons, and editors.

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    1. Hello Michael, what a wonderful compliment ☺
      Thank you, for all your support, so much appreciated!

      Best wishes,
      Inge (aka Daginne)

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  10. Dear Michael,

    It is in the road of...supporting others, caring about others and helping others, that we share the candle of hope. People new to writing spread their words in an effort to keep poetry a vibrant art form in generations moving forward.

    Blessings and best wishes,
    Karen

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