I found out about this project from a Facebook page for writers. The deadline was coming up quickly, and I struggled with whether I would submit. In the days after I read the project, I went through my unpublished poetry and decided I would submit 6. These poems are called Snow Capped Mount, The Markers, Spring's Desire, Love without Condition, Appalachian Song, and Autumn in the Smokies. Each of these poems focus on love, nature, and the vein that runs deep within me. The vein that is pure Appalachian. I love these mountains, and I enjoy sharing that love in my writing.
Each day, I viewed my email with hope that I would receive a confirmation of being included. I wouldn't receive money. I would only receive a place among other Appalachian authors in a type of homage. One day...I got in my email addressed from the man I submitted my work to. Many thoughts ran through my mind.
What if he didn't like my work?
What if he rejected me?
What if I wrote poorly?
Is my voice wrong for his project?
More and more doubts surfaced. Isn't that the writer's way? And yet, I opened the email. I got the news I was waiting for.
I am very pleased to announce that I have been included in an anthology edited by Danny Kuhn. The anthology is called Not Taking a Fence. The book contains 137 page of verse, stories, and memories from the heart of Appalachia. 30 Appalachian authors have contributed.
It has been difficult to keep the information to myself. In every moment, I find myself proud and happy with the inclusion. Please help me support people like Danny Kuhn who reach out and help authors (new and experienced).
You can purchase the book from these places:
Each day, I viewed my email with hope that I would receive a confirmation of being included. I wouldn't receive money. I would only receive a place among other Appalachian authors in a type of homage. One day...I got in my email addressed from the man I submitted my work to. Many thoughts ran through my mind.
What if he didn't like my work?
What if he rejected me?
What if I wrote poorly?
Is my voice wrong for his project?
More and more doubts surfaced. Isn't that the writer's way? And yet, I opened the email. I got the news I was waiting for.
I am very pleased to announce that I have been included in an anthology edited by Danny Kuhn. The anthology is called Not Taking a Fence. The book contains 137 page of verse, stories, and memories from the heart of Appalachia. 30 Appalachian authors have contributed.
It has been difficult to keep the information to myself. In every moment, I find myself proud and happy with the inclusion. Please help me support people like Danny Kuhn who reach out and help authors (new and experienced).
You can purchase the book from these places:
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