Published News

I really enjoy closing things out on the right foot. You know, like finishing a report with a positive attitude or finishing a home project with the last piece fitting in place just as it should. Writing and becoming an author is no different. As we prepare to entire 2010 I'm sure everyone can agree that we want to finish 2009 strong and on a positive note.

I wanted to share with you tonight some great news I received recently. This, to me, is closing out one year on a positive note and starting the New Year off strong. First, I have been published for the second time in Dream Chaser's magazine. I submitted a poem which the editor enjoyed and included in the January issue.

Recently I prepared a book review that I will be posting here in a few days. The author also publishes a magazine (whose name escapes me right at the moment). She informed me that my book review will be published in the January issue of this magazine. I will get the name of it soon.

I have a few more articles out that I need to follow up on but I believe this is a great start to the year but I saved the best for last. The day before Christmas Eve I received an e-mail from a publisher in Ireland. I previously submitted two poems to him because he is publishing a book of poetry. His e-mail informed me that he selected both of my poems to be in the book. The book is tentatively titled "Poetry Against Cancer" and will be available in February. This book has special significance for me because all the proceeds made from this book will be donated to the St John’s Cancer Ward at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin. I believe everyone has experienced the trials and anguish brought on by cancer so it is my hope that this book is very successful. I will update you on this as I receive information.

I am waiting patiently on word regarding my manuscript I submitted to the publisher. It is my plan to touch base with them after the New Year celebration.

Why am I sharing all of this with you? It is by no means to brag but to encourage. Keep moving forward and don't allow anything to hold you back. Each little positive step you take is moving you in the direction of your goal. You can do it, we can do it and in time we will do it!