Wednesday, April 1, 2015

APRIL ANNOUNCEMENTS/PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES

NEW CONTRIBUTORS IN MARCH
           
            Dan Tharp--United States
            April Mae M. Berza--Philippines
            Wabweka--Malawi
            Richard Carl Subber--United States
            Lainey--Canada
            Sandra K. Smith--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, Ireland, Israel, Malawi, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Tunisia, 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 May column by April 25

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

Creative Inspirations is proud to offer another opportunity in celebration of the upcoming Mother's Day holiday. The chapbook will consist of roughly 15 poems by 15 gifted poets and also consists of a nice cardstock cover and envelope for the chapbook. The price is $8.00 per chapbook. Please make check or money order out (per how many copies) to: To God be the Glory! Publications and mail to: To God be the Glory! Publications - P.O. Box 19051 - Kalamazoo, MI 49019. To ensure accurate and timely delivery, all orders must be received by Friday April 17, 2015. For more information please contact MJ at: www.tgbtgpublications.com.

Pijush Kanti Deb released a poetry collection, Beneath the Shadow of a White Pigeon, published by The Hollow Publishing. More information about the book is available at, http://www.amazon.com/Beneath-Shadow-White-Pigeon-Pijush/dp/1505854113/ref=sr_1_1_twi_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422829526&sr=8-1&keywords=beneath+the+shadow+of+a+white+pigeon

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.

John Swain released his first collection of poetry, Ring the Sycamore Sky. Ordering information and reviews are available from Red Paint Hill Publishing at http://redpainthill.com/ring-the-sycamore-sky.php

Celine Rose Mariotti has a new mystery/detective book called Minister’s Shoes in which Rev. Castle helps Sada Sampson find her husband and he also proves that Trevor is innocent of killing Cartwright. The story involves casino deals, infidelity, gambling and some big town gossips who are knee deep in the casino deals.  Price of book is: $11.00. If you live in CT, sales tax is 6.35 so price would be $11.70.  Postage is $2.70.  You can order from Amazon or you can order from me: celinem@aol.com

Peter Dome released his first book of poetry called Love, Life and Inspiration, a collection of poems written from the heart. It is suitable for everyone with a wide range of topics including, nature, wisdom and spirituality. Peter hopes his book will bring a lot of pleasure to others. It is available at Lulu.com.

Maureen Sudlow has a poetry book, Antipodes, was released in early December. More information available on her website www.kiwis-soar.com

Maralee Gerke has published a new book of poetry called A New Lexicon. If you are interested please ask for more information at mgerke@crestviewcable.com

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

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


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.

ayaz daryl nielsen's print publication bear creek haiku is always open for postal submissions, mail poetry to bear creek haiku, po box 3787, boulder, co, 80307, USA, 11 lines and less, include SASE. Can be contacted at darylayaz@me.com, blog site is bearcreekhaiku.blogspot.com.

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

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. joker31277@yahoo.com

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.

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 at the end of each month.  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. 

15 comments:

  1. Dear Reader,

    It is important to celebrate the success of others. It is in encouraging others that we have a chance to spread a gift. I am so proud of Whispers' contributors and all they have accomplished. Congratulations to each and every one of you! Please take time to comment and/or check out some of these ads.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  2. Karen, your site is a wonderful link between writers of every skill and it is such a pleasure to have the opportunity to read them all. I enjoy the variety and thank you for the privilege of accepting some of my humble work on your site. I try my best to comment on them, each and everyone, but there are some I've missed, unfortunately. If I've missed commenting on your poem, I humbly apologize, but there will be another time when we shall meet again. Thanks, Karen, for all you do. Sheri

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    1. Dear Sheri,

      You are such a bright light here at Whispers. You have nothing to apologize for. You are always leaving encouraging words for others as well as sharing your talent. It is a privilege to publish your poetry. Best wishes my friend!

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  3. appreciate your enthusiasm Karen
    Maureen

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  4. Dear Maureen,

    Working with you and other gifted writers is a joy. Writing is such a gift in my life. I hope it is in yours too.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  5. Dearest Karen, what a joy to come here to be uplifted, entertained, comforted and inspired. This wonderful publication warrants so many accolades. I too only wish I had more time to spend in this, my home away from home. Every visit is a mini vacation for me and I am so glad to be a part of Whispers.

    I want to welcome the new contributors; Dan Tharp--United States, April Mae M. Berza--Philippines, Wabweka--Malawi, Richard Carl Subber--UnitedStates, Lainey--Canada, Sandra K. Smith--United States. I know you will each, also throughly enjoy your time with Whispers.
    Charlene

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    1. Dear Charlene,

      What a gift to read this today! You are such an encouraging light, my friend. I know people appreciate your kind comments. Thank you for welcoming our new writers. When your new, it's always nice to know that people care. Glad you feel Whispers is a mini vacation. Thank you for all your uplifting words.

      Love,
      Karen

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  6. Dear Karen,

    Thanks a lot for your editorial efforts which are reflected in your awesome magazine.

    You rock.

    Ali

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    1. Dear Ali,

      What a nice thing to say! Thank you so much for your kindness and your support. So glad to have you a part of Whispers.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  7. Many thank Karen for 'advertising' my poetry ebook on the announcements page. All the best. // paul

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  8. Dear Paul,

    It was a pleasure to publish your ad. Thank you so much for all you do for our online community.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  9. Hello Karen and all Whispers friends and family. Just want to say thank you to everyone for making this community the best I've ever been a part of. Thank you, Karen for all you do here and for the writing community. You are a true blessings! Congratulations to all the new contributors. Welcome to Whispers. -MJ

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  10. Dear Maurice,

    Thank you for your kind words and for welcoming our new writers. You are such a blessing to this poetry community--always encouraging others. I appreciate the bright light that you are.

    In friendship,
    Karen

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  11. Karen,
    Thank you for the support these past months advertising my journal. So far only Peter Dome has submitted work, but other people like Arthur Ford, Maurice Reynolds, Barbara Tate John W. (Bill) Williams, Jean Calkins and others have submitted poetry in the past.
    Yours truly,
    David Fox

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  12. Dear David,

    You have published a lot of people that well known in the poetry community. Thank you for your support and encouragement. I wish you the best with all your writing endeavors.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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