Wednesday, January 16, 2013

A Bit of Good News About Poetry

Lately, it seems I've been getting rejection after rejection. After rejection.

Oh well, I've been wanting to learn more book-binding skills anyway. Here is my first coptic-stitched book (template) that I made over the past few days:



As far as submissions though, thank goodness for my poem, "No Return," appearing in the January issue of Enhance magazine (on page 18). I still had a few submissions left to hear back from - and today, I did.

I'm very excited that my poem, "Flurries," has been selected to appear in the, San Diego Poetry Annual. My poetry teacher, Christina Burress, referred me to the publication on the last day that submissions were open. I have taken two classes with Christina through UCSD (University of California San Diego) Extension online. If you are looking for a class, she is a great teacher!

From my acceptance letter, "Again, congratulations on being part of the San Diego Poetry Annual, which is now part of the permanent collections of every college, university library in San Diego, the county and city library systems and the public libraries of independent cities throughout our region, from Escondido to El Cajon, Oceanside to Chula Vista."

This kick-in-the-pants came at just the right time. Just when those rejections were threatening an attack of the junk-food binges.

Have you had anything published lately? I'd love to read your work. Feel free to post your links in the comments!

Thanks for stopping by.


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38 comments:

  1. Yay! Congratulations Linda, that's wonderful news. Way to get out there and submit.

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    1. Thank you so much for your nice words, Veronica! :-)

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  2. Yay, you! Congratulations! How wonderful! **happy dance**

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  3. Congrats, Hat. And I agree with De. A happy dance is in order. Get to it! :-)

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    1. LOL .. I love it! Dancing with you guys and tossing our hats in the air? Thank you so much! :-)

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  4. This is beyond cool Linda Hat - how exciting - really

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  5. This is so exciting!! I just discovered your blog but I can see how amazing of a writer you are :)

    ~Keith

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    1. Thank you so much, Keith! I appreciate your visit and comments. I love your blog, by the way ...
      :-)

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  6. Congratulations, Linda. Awesome news!

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  7. It's so good to hear good news! "No Return" is very nicely expressed, and it particularly resonates with me as I navigate a difficult period in my life... I guess that's what we all seek out in poetry when we are trailing after solace, in times of healing: to simply find a connection with our own experience - be it a moment's joy or sorrow - so long as we see ourselves reflected in the delicate phrase or thoughtful metaphor. Really good stuff, Linda. Thank you for sharing your work.

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    1. Pat, Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. It is nice to hear that "No Return" resonated with you through your difficulties as it did through mine when I wrote it. I appreciate your visit - and your words. Sending you good thoughts ...

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  8. CONGRATS! I love it when my friends are given a deserving place of honor for their work.

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  9. GREAT!!!! I am so happy for you! Terrific!

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  10. Hooray! Congratulations, Linda; really happy for you!! :D

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  11. fantastic news Linda... and well deserved!

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  12. Congratulations, Linda! Perseverance and patience is the key to submissions. You've done well.

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  13. Congratulations! What a lovely reminder of your talent. I especially love how your work will be in all of the regional libraries.

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    1. Thank you, Jennifer! I'm kind of fond of the library part of it, too. :-)

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  14. Congratulations! I've been meaning to learn how to do coptic-stitched books.

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    1. Thank you, Barbara!
      Coptic stitching seemed more complicated last time I tried. I guess my brain just wasn't ready to learn it yet. Glad I'm getting it down now. Have fun!

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  15. Congrats on the acceptance. Just goes to show that perseverance is key in this business. :)

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  16. Congratulations, Linda. You definitely deserve it. I'm glad you are finding time for yourself.

    Sorry that I've abandoned you. I'm having some personal issues that need to be worked out. Not getting any writing done, nor much of anything else either.

    I'm just not finding the motivation. I'm trying out several projects in the hope of finding some incentive somewhere.

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    1. Aaww .. I'm sorry to hear that, April! I hope things smooth out for you soon. I miss you!!

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