Although I have not recently been writing this blog per yesterday’s post, I was still writing little bits and pieces here and there. I recently received notification that one of my poems is being published in a book. Here’s proof.
It really is no big deal. People put together these anthologies all the time. They need lots of authors to include so they will all buy the book upon publication. That’s at least one sale per author, but likely more. Yes, I bought a copy for my middle daughter for whom the poem’s about. I know, sucker, right?
But this is why it is sort of a big deal to me.
That’s right, my poem is batting leadoff. Mine will be the first selection that is read. As the leadoff hitter, my poem is expected to get on base. It doesn’t have to hit a home run, but it needs to be a hit. So, I’m sort of tickled by that. And my daughter will never have to search for the poem about her. It’s the first one up.
I am not suggesting you purchase this book. I will receive no proceeds from it. But if you are interested in the book or Lauren Brill’s The Unsealed website that compiled it, just click those highlighted links.
I’m considering compiling a humor anthology. Anyone interested in contributing?
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