Friday, August 1, 2014

AUGUST ANNOUNCEMENTS/PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES

NEW CONTRIBUTORS IN JULY

        John Polselli--United States
        Dave Wood--United States
        Lanette Kissel--United States   
        Colan L Hiatt--United States
                   
Please welcome them to our community.  We now have representatives from the following countries--Australia, Botswana, Canada, Canary Islands, England, France, Germany, India, Israel, Malawi, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Turkey, 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 gksm@cableone.net for guidelines. Thank you.

Note--Ads due for September column by August 25

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Zona Lawrence has a website called jazopublications.com to help writers with hints and tips to be a better reader of his/’her work.  Please come to visit, learn and comment.

Rita Odeh released a new book of haiku called Buds of Dream. More information regarding the book is available at: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/9865804093

Sheri Stanley has opened a new web site and invites you to visit at: www.poetryandbeyond.net Please leave comments and visit often.

Shloka Shankar has a poetry page on Facebook called 'Shloka Shankar: a rasika's musings'. To read more of her poems, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shloka-Shankar-a-rasikas-musings/745965042120215?ref_type=bookmark

Lisa DeVinney has a website for her devotional poetry called Lifting My Eyes, at liftingmyeyes.com

Carolyn Devonshire, Sandra Stefanowich and Jack Horne announce the release of their collaboration poetry book, Shades of Darkness and Light. This book is currently available from eTreasuresPublishing.com, price $2.50 http://jmhorneghosthunt.blogspot.com/

Jack Horne announces the release of his debut novel, A Ghost Hunt: a paranormal romance. This book is currently available from eTreasuresPublishing.com, price $3.99
http://jmhorneghosthunt.blogspot.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 gksm@cableone.net

John W. (Bill) Williams published a science fiction book that he also illustrated called The Dream Hill.  To order copies from Xlibris Company call 1-888-795-4274 or go to www.Xlibris.com  The website provides sample pages of the book for interested readers.

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

David Fox is seeking family-friendly poems for his magazine, The Poet's Art. Rates for the publication are $5 an issue or $20 for a 4 issue subscription. Checks should be made to cash.  Foreign contributors should pay $10 by international money order or American cash only.  Send submissions and  money for subscriptions to David Fox,171 Silverleaf Lane, Islandia, NY 11749 USA.

Maurice J. Reynolds, the editor of the poetry publication Creative Inspirations, is seeking poetry 20 lines or less for his print magazine. Complete guidelines are available at www.tgbtgpublictions.com  Stamps or cash donations would be appreciated to help with mailing costs.

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. jcalkins01@charter.net

Arthur C. Ford, poet/editor of The Pen (Poetry Newsletter) is looking for new subscribers and submissions. See information at:www.thepoetbandcompany.yolasite.com
(click on guidelines).

Whispers is always looking for new writers to join our community.  Please send family friendly poems 20 lines or less to gksm@cableone.net  Complete guidelines posted 1/21/2013.  Thank you to everyone who has already contributed to the site.

Ads are placed by the underlined names.  Whispers has not verified the accuracy of all the information. 

13 comments:

  1. Welcome John, Dave, Lanette and Colan! So good to have you with us on our Whispers journey. Thank you to everyone that helped us reach the 60,000 view milestone today. This is truly becoming the poetry community that I envisioned. I cannot find words to express my appreciation to everyone.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  2. Welcome John, Dave, Lanette and Colan. I know you will love this community of poets. Karen is a super person to be associated with,.as are all the others who write and leave such wonderful comments God bless you each.
    Charlene

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  3. Dear Charlene,

    Thank you for welcoming our new writers and for being such an encouraging person here at Whispers. It is talented and supportive people like you that make this online journal possible. Blessings to you, too, my friend.

    Best wishes,
    Karen

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  4. Welcome John, Dave, Lanette and Colan,
    It is nice to have you come aboard! May you continue with this endeavor!
    Your friend,
    David Fox

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  5. Dear David,

    Thank you for welcoming our new writers and your encouragement for them. What a blessing you are to the writing community.

    Karen

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  6. Hi Karen. Blessings to you and all the writers here at Whispers. Over 60,000 views is quite an accomplishment. I am certainly enjoying the fellowship. Thank you so much for all you do and have done for Creative Inspirations and the To God be the Glory! Publications ministry. You are a blessing to me and many others. May the good Lord continue to richly bless you and all you do in His glorious and Holy name! -MJ

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    1. Dear Maurice,

      It is so good to read your kind words today. You are so good about encouraging others here at Whispers, a blessing to our writing community. Part of my goal for the online journal was to connect writers from different circles so I'm glad to hear you are finding fellowship here. May the Lord bless you too.

      Best wishes,
      Karen

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  7. Lanette, Dave, Colan and John,
    I offer warm welcomes to you!
    At Whispers you'll find peace - upon
    These pages and postings so true!
    The joy comes to know you are read
    By writers fantastic - - and more,
    Whose poems are great, with that said,
    Their comments you'll surely adore!

    WELCOME! To Whispers!
    Sheri / www.poetryandbeyond.net



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    1. Dear Sheri,

      What a wonderful poem my friend! Thank you for welcoming our new writers and for your uplifting words. You are such a bright light here at Whispers. I appreciate all your encouragement of me and others. Glad to hear you find peace here as I want it to be a place of solace where people can share the gift of words.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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    2. Welcome to all new friends. Looking forward to reading your work. My best wishes, Pete.

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  8. Dear Peter,

    What a blessing you are! Thank you for welcoming our new writers and supporting many others here at Whispers.

    Warm regards,
    Karen

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    1. It's a rea;pleasure Karen, I'm not the only one. What you have done with Whispers. is amazing. All that hard work and conviction, bringing so much joy and pleasure to others.God bless you.my best wishes. Pete.

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    2. Dear Peter,

      What a beautiful gift you have given me today. Bringing light to the poetry community is one of my goals. Thank you so much Peter for for your kind words.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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