My grades for the semester are done, and it looks like I will be teaching a creative writing class this summer. So, yes, like everyone, my endings aren’t really endings, but starting points for new beginnings — in my case, new classes, new students, and hopefully, some new work.
In the last week or so, I have managed to draft some new poems. I’ve also received a rejection or two. But today, I got the news that Adanna has accepted one of my poems. I loved Adanna’s debut issue that was published last year, so I’m super excited to be included in this summer’s issue.
In other news, two great poets have chapbooks coming out from Finishing Line Press. As most of my readers know, my first chapbook, Stealing Dust, was published by Finishing Line Press and I’ve been grateful for the Press’s support of my work. Thus, I try to support them whenever I can. Consider preordering Sheila Squillante’s Women Who Pawn Their Jewelry and Laura E. Davis’s Braiding the Storm. (The links go directly to their blogs where you can learn more about their work!)
Now, I’m off to prepare for my summer course! With the warm weather and bright sun, it does indeed, feel like summer.
Kathleen Kirk Said:
on May 16, 2012 at 11:25 pm
Congrats to you, and congrats to your poet friends!
kweyant Said:
on May 17, 2012 at 12:05 am
Thanks Kathleen!
Sheila Squillante Said:
on May 18, 2012 at 12:03 pm
Thanks so much, Karen! And congrats on your poem acceptance! I too am teaching creative writing this summer. Hope we both have great classes that replenish our writing spirits. Cheers!
laurabethpoet Said:
on May 23, 2012 at 1:02 pm
thanks for the support Karen! :)