Chiaroscuro Book Give-a-Way!

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CHIAROSCURO is a poetry book about the contrast and balance between light and dark. It’s a journey through a crumbling world that leaves a gritty taste. It shines light on the edge of awareness where dark magic wars with childish innocence.

These poems range from internal conflict to worldwide war to creatures of myth, but all follow the themes of finding havens of light in dark days, persisting despite the odds. The light is only brighter for the darkness that surrounds it. 

Winner will receive a PDF copy of Chiaroscuro. This is my first Rafflecopter giveaway. If it goes well, I'll do another! Enter below. Ask if you have any questions.

If you happen to already have a copy (thank you!), you can still enter and gift it to a friend. 

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I have a business card!

Just ordered business cards from VistaPrint. Finally took advantage of one of their many specials. I also got an online business card.

Having a book out is a very good reason to get a business card. Met a bunch of new writers at my local writers meeting last night. The NaNoWriMo write-in brought in plenty of new faces. Also talked to another local writer and fellow poet and wished I had a card to share.

Website Revisited

Since my website was way out of date, and focused on one of my books rather than myself, it’s gotten a makeover! It’s now my author website. Check out the new look! I’ll be adding a weekly writing tip and a new article each month in the effort to keep up fresh content.

There are ads, but, until I’m making actual money on my writing, they’ll have to stay. Other than that, feedback is welcome!

http://feywriter.webs.com/

T.T., some good news, and a self challenge

EotF Status

# of queries out: 7

# of fulls out: 0

additional querying on hold

 

T.C. Status

word count: 9,034

 

FwM Status

word count: 5,751

 

Color Poems

complete: 14

min needed for chapbook: 20

 

Previous goals:

• make some progress editing EotF without overworking myself – edited four chapters
• get well – a little gunky, but definitely on the verge of full recovery.

 

Goals for this week:

• edit seven more chapters in EotF
• participate in 10k Day for Writers

 

My poem “Princess of the Waters” is part of the September issue of Moon Drenched Fables. You can go directly to it here or follow the link to the main site and look on the Poetry Page.

 

To take a break from my editing, and increase my general productivity, I’m participating in the 10k Day for Writers on the 17th. The goal is to write 10,000 words in one day. I may not reach the word count, but the main purpose is to overcome blocks and simply write! I plan on writing the new chapter for EotF on acquiring a spider, and spend time working on Trinity Coven or Fly With Me. Maybe both. Wherever the words take me. If this goes well, I’ll sign up again next month.

Inklings, Website, and Poetry

I recently wrote an article on Inklings and Writing Groups. I've also been looking at my website with an eye for improvements. I've added a scene excerpt, and made notes of some pages that need updating. I feel guilty for letting it go stale for so long... Erica is doing a series on websites, so I will be reading that diligently.

I've decided to board the Monday Poetry Train. I'm beginning to doubt that I will ever get paid for my poetry, though I will continue to submit to magazines. In the meantime, I may as well share some here.

The following is a poem I wrote back in February. I remember I was trying new poetry forms, but don't recall what form this one is. Silly me forgot to write it down. Without further ado,

Neapolitan

Spoon caresses polar mound,
scooping gently, then ascend -
bound for where it's most renowned.

Open wide to comprehend
bursting tastes in my mouth sprung -
three distinct clear flavors blend.

Silky chills seduce my tongue;
chocolate melts dark and sweet,
strawberry goes not unsung,

last, vanilla seals this treat;
love for this is so profound,
goosebumps trickle to my feet.

Steel withdraws without a sound;
once again it does descend -
spoon caresses polar mound.