Issue 9
August 1999
Publisher/Editor - Jeremy Whittaker
Assistant Editor - Sharon Bowman
Feature Writer - Dave Taub
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Issue 9
August 1999
Publisher/Editor - Jeremy Whittaker
Assistant Editor - Sharon Bowman
Feature Writer - Dave Taub
Welcome to IPM, your monthly poetry magazine. Here you will find a poetry haven unspoilt by the wonders of nature, a place where you can vent your spleen in poetic words or share a love for somebody with the world. Let us take you all on a journey into the minds of those like you, poetry lovers worldwide. Our aim is simple, the appreciation of poetry in all its forms, we`re not here to give critical views on how something can be done better (you can do that via e-mail) but we are here to show the world your work.
This is a special issue of IPM (Internet Poetry Magazine) dedicated mainly to the release of a new collaboration of poetry by the name of Language Of Souls, due for release soon. We have some very special poetry for you from all three poets included in the book as well as an exclusive interview with the publisher, Roman C. Bandi. I have personally seen a preview copy of Language Of Souls and you will find the review to it in our news section. David Taub (Feature Column writer for IPM) has prepared a special article this month about getting published and how it happened with Language Of Souls. I`m sure that you will find this as interesting as always and should give you some ideas what it means to get published in this way rather than as a single poem in a magazine.
To go along with the release of this book we have a new competition starting for you in IPM, and I think that you may agree that the prize is well worth winning. To find out more about our competition see our competitions section. This is one competition that you would be foolish to miss out on.
Our Readers Voice section is now set up to automatically update every time a message is left so you can get your comments in straight away. To read what others have been saying simply go to our Readers Voice Guestbook.
If you have anything that you wish to submit to us here at IPM (Internet Poetry Magazine) then please feel free to contact us HERE, all submissions are treated with the same high respect that they deserve, wether you are the Poet Laurette or a sixth grader.
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We ask only a few things from you when submitting poems, firstly that
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publication must be your own work with no exceptions (unless
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Poem). Finally we should point out that there is a maximum of
one poem per poet each issue, so although you may send us three excellent
poems we can only publish one. All poetry shall be carefully considered
for each issue but if not chosen then it is merely because of the volume
of submissions. If you are to be published then we shall contact you
prior to the issue date to inform you of your successful submission.
Thankyou for your time, I hope to see you in the next issue.
Jeremy Whittaker - Editor
Language Of Souls due for release
A new collaboration of poetry from three fine poets is due for release soon. Language Of Souls contains the poetry of Ruth Solomon, k.t. Frankovich and our very own David Taub (Feature Column writer). Here at IPM we have been able to get hold of a special galley copy for review, and here is that review.
Language Of Souls
featuring the work of poets k.t. Frankovich, Ruth Solomon and David Taub
and the artistic impressions of Freydoon Rassouli.
I could type away for hours about Language Of Souls, yet still never show all my feelings, explain my joys and show my exasperation. When I first heard about a book with the joint forces of these three great poets I wanted to know more, the way a child wants to know what is hidden under the wrapping at Christmas. I was to discover that what had been planned what a collection of not only fine poetry but also of fine art. Over the months my anticipation grew, although it wasn't until I noticed the parcel at the door that I could believe it was happening, that this wasn't just a dream. What I was to discover in this small parcel not only brought my dreams to reality but actually surpassed them. The quality of what I now hold is something beyond all I could have imagined, and knowing the poets well I had very high expectations.
There are two types of poet in this world, those who will be remembered and those that won't. All three poets in Language Of Souls are destined to be in the first category and this book is the one that will put them there, the concrete foundations. Language Of Souls is more than just a book, it's a journey through the lives of three highly accomplished poets, searching out the inner fears and realising the highest goals. Their work touches the very heart of what poetry is there for, it makes you feel and believe what the poet is saying.
The overall quality of what you see here is one that you would expect only to view in the top end books, but this is not at a top end price. Although going for just under $25 US you would be expecting to pay at least twice that. I did a little research into the price of poetry books here in England and the dollar to sterling translation is way under what I would have to expect to pay for a book of this standard. Hard cover in a roxite material and with full colour cover illustrations by one of the top US artists, not to mention nearly a hundred and forty pages long, Language Of Souls is a wonder to behold. There is a special place on my bookshelf for the books that I keep going back to, and Language Of Souls takes pride of place there along with the complete works of Shakespeare, Tennyson and, of course, my dictionaries (by far my most used).
Language Of Souls contains five separate sections covering from Dreams and Time to Intimacy and Spiritual Dimensions. Each section has a relatively even number of poems from each poet so there is always going to be plenty of differing styles of poetry. Take Ruth Solomon for example, she starts off with a simple rhyming eight line stanza poem entitled 'The Dream', yet later on in the book there is a poem entitled 'Another Letter to God from the Prodigal', one that tends more to the parargraphic styles that you see sometimes today. No matter what style or author of each individual piece they all blend together in a way that I personally have not seen in a long time.
Throughout Language Of Souls there are numerous pencil drawings by the artist Freydoon Rassouli. This choice of artist was clearly a very good one, as Rassouli captures the mood and emotions of the book with ease. These artistic impressions are clearly more than just placed anywhere for as you move through the book the artist moves with you, following closely your every thought. As time passes they grow more and more on you, creating a pleasing atmosphere every time you re-open the pages (and you will do this a lot, I guarantee it).
Both the publisher, R.C. Bandi, and editor, Laurie A. Sullivan, have performed a beautiful job in the way that this book has been put together. Language Of Souls is a delight to look at, astounding to read and the perfect addition to any collection. In time people will look back and remember how it all started with a song of joy in their hearts. My advice to you is simple, don't miss out on this one, you may just regret it.
The first 250 orders of this book made through the web-site will receive personally signed copies by all the poets and artists included.
For further details about Language Of Souls and to order your copies today please visit the official Language Of Souls website at : http://www.languageofsouls.com/
Published by Language Of Souls Inc.
Founder, Director & Editor-in-Chief, Roman Bandi
Edited by Laurie A. Sullivan
Forward by Morgan Kenney
Next issue we are going to be reviewing Voices In The Attic by James McWilliams. Do you have a book that you would like to have reviewed in IPM? If so then get in touch with us and let us know.
If you have any news that you feel will benefit our readers (or maybe you just want to tell everyone how you became the Nobel Prize for Literature winner) then please don't hesitate to contact us here at IPM.
k.t.
Frankovich
Full Name: k.t. Frankovich
Occupation: Former major motion picture screen writer, author, poet,
lecturer
Date Of Birth: February 26, 1947
Place Of Birth: St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
Favorite Saying/Phrase: Tuck it in your pocket
Final Word: Rocky Road Ice Cream
k.t. Frankovich is more than special, she is a one of a kind. Whilst thinking about how I could describe k.t. in a few lines I came across no answer to my question. I sat down for hours and thought about trying to place the life and works of such a talented writer/poet/screenwriter/person/animal lover/pshycic/angel in a short description. I couldn't and still can't. What I am about to tell you doesn't even touch the tip of the iceberg about who this person is, and for that I am truly sorry. Those of you who know k.t. will know my predicament here, and those of you that don't should know after I have finished here. k.t. Frankovich is a friend in all senses, she will put herself out for you within the blink of an eye. She is also a great animal lover, having too many dogs for the small space she lives in (but refusing to get rid of a single one of them). Her poetic charms greatly surpass that of most I have seen, including the greats of yesteryear. As a screenwriter she received an Emmy award (just before they were known as Emmy's) for her work. She writes short stories as if they flow from her, and every one is a winner in the eyes of millions. Her pshycic abilities attract people from around the world to contact her for help and advice, paying thousands of dollars just to try to get a word with her. You may read the above and think that k.t. Frankovich would be full of herself, a very proud-to-be-me person, but she is the exact opposite. She will agree that she has some talents but plays them all down as if they are nothing, like we can all do it the way she does. That along with her willingness to help a friend at a moments notice is why I have also put angel amongst her list of accolades above. I only wish that everyone could know a k.t. in their lives, the world would be a much happier place.
Now you know a little about this wonder how about some poetry? Below are five poems written by the one and only k.t. Frankovich.
Poetry by k.t. Frankovich
Memories*
Sweetly Dreams Do I Keep*
My Sister! My Sister!*
Mountain Top
Country Roads And Lanes
(* denotes previously published, see poem for details)
Maybe ....
there never will be another moment in
time
so fragile, so wistful and sublime -
daisy wishes, rosy kisses
ivy dreams, entwined
And maybe ....
there never will be enough foolish
yesterdays
memories snuggled, silly laugh and play
-
hop-scotch bliss and fairy tale twists,
hide-go-seek, what may
Just maybe ....
if I had it to do all over again
just one more memory, one more pretend
-
I'd hug a little stronger,
kiss a little longer,
and love a little more than I did
But ....
most of all I'd like to say -
I love you more than all the ways,
I loved you in those yesterdays
Copyright, k.t. Frankovich, 1999
Emotions Vol 2 Issue 3
And when there is no hearth to stoke,
No wood to poke beneath the dusted ash,
Can I at last, tuck in the past
And stow away to sleep?
And will I find, sweet dreams to rhyme
Those ghostly galleoned seas?
Will I bemuse the summer blues
While dancing in the trees?
Sweet dreams, at last, tide the past,
While ashen hearth contrary,
No longer glows the warmth bestowed
Upon this body weary.
Such sweetly dreams do I sleep -
Such dreams, so sweetly, do I keep.
Copyright, k.t. Frankovich, 1997
Featured Poet: Cyber Poets Press
Volume Three 1997
My Sister! My
Sister!
Dedicated to Stephanie and Jens
Fairy tale age, pony-tail stage
secrets hushed in whispers -
girlie-giggles, ice-creamed cycles
fuzzy-wuzzy slippers, "Please!"
Make believe, knobbly knees
toads and creepy crawlies -
toothless grins, let's pretend
"You're Mabel and I'm Molly!"
Bestest dolly, sixpence trolley
first day to face at school -
hop-scotch lass, run real fast
"Tag! You're it, you fool!"
Seashore sand, hold my hand
just a little scary -
no more dares, cause I'm scared
"My sister, just stay near me."
Copyright, k.t. Frankovich, 1999
Emotions Vol 2 Issue 3
There is a mountain top,
A posted property
And, no one ever dares to stop,
For it belongs to me.
Its soul is locked
In granite rock,
Adorned with giant trees -
And, the only sound for miles around
Is that of the dancing breeze.
The color of its tiny brooks
Is painted crystal clear,
Seeking crannies and hidden nooks -
Which sometimes disappear ...
There are no paths or roads
Leading to this place
And, nothing ever really grows
To be ugly or defaced.
There is no fear,
Or anything near,
What men have tagged as hate ...
Nor is there a fence that's closed
By a man-made gate.
Ah, yes ...
There is a mountain top,
Men can not see -
And, no one ever dares to stop,
For it's a part of me.
Copyright, k.t. Frankovich, 1985 & 1997
Yonder, past them yesteryears
Down memory roads and lanes -
Where granddad oaks bough to folks,
Ya'll come back, ya hear?
So far and yet so near -
Country roads and lanes.
Don't care much for future days
Ain't got no notions there -
Them's foolish fun for the young,
Down the road aways.
So near and yet so far -
Country roads and lanes.
Rambling on them yesteryears
Down memory roads and lanes -
Where granddad oaks bough to folks,
Ya'll come back, ya hear?
So far and yet so near -
Country roads and lane
Copyright, k.t. Frankovich, 1999
If all of that has wet your appetite for more of kt's poetry then you can e-mail her HERE for more or just to comment on her work. You can also visit kt's Web-Site for more information on this poet's exploits. You may also wish to share your views on our Readers Voice Guestbook.
Roman
C. Bandi
Publisher
Full Name: Roman C. Bandi
Occupation: Publisher
Date Of Birth: March 27, 1964
Place Of Birth: Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Final Word: I'd like to thank Jeremy for allowing me the opportunity
to have this interview and to all of you readers who continue to do so much
in keeping poetry as a major focus for future generations. Keep up the great
work!
Roman Bandi was first introduced to me by David Taub (Feature Column writer for IPM) when he told me that he was working on a new book of poetry. When I spoke to him for the first time I was very nervous, I mean this was a big time publisher and aren't they unapproachable? Well, that was what I always thought anyway. I now know that although some are it would be untrue to say all are, Roman is one of those that is very approachable if you come from the right angle, and my angle was David Taub. Since our first email correspondence a good few months ago I have started too understand a little more about this man. The story goes that most publishers want only one thing from a book, financial success. I mean, do you really think that Faber & Faber got into the business to publish people and make nothing from it, based on their successes to date? Publishers don't do that, why would they. Then there are a few that do, apart from online magazines of course. Language of Souls Publication, Inc. is one of those such publishers and Roman is the whole reason behind this. To my understanding tens of thousands of dollars have been spent on the publication of Language Of Souls thus far, and all to give the reader a quality that is unsurpassed in a modern society ruled by the great dollar. Roman Bandi is different, in a way that is better for both the reader and the author. I am proud to be able to welcome Roman C. Bandi to the hallowed pages of IPM for yet another exclusive interview.
IPM : Language Of Souls (LOS) is your first publication. What made
you choose these poets in particular?
Roman Bandi : I had a vision to create a book of poetry that
would capture human spirit. When I met Ruth Solomon , first, I was intrigued
by the command of language she had in poetic verse. Here was a street-wise
person whose poetry "separated the wheat from the chaf" and she was honest
and clear. On another occasion, I met k.t. Frankovich and found her poetry
to be filled with melody and sound. She is a poet who uses each word as a
musical note. k.t. is quite modest about her abilities and insisted I talk
to her husband, David Taub, who she said was a very accomplished poet. When
I first approached David, he had some trepidation about who I was and I what
I intended to create. When I mentioned Ruth Solomon was interested in working
on the project he found more comfort with my idea. I liked David's simple
connection of words and style. This is how the trilogy for LOS formed. I
never chose these poets. I found them all online and they chose to work with
me. I asked each poet what they thought of my poetry. All three said the
same thing back to me: "Roman… stick with publishing." In the end, I
chose these poets because they all supported the framework for this book,
which was to produce 25 poems in their own minds would be the 25 poems they
would want to share with the world just before they die.
IPM : As a publisher you must have a sort of sixth sense about those
you publish. How successful do you see Ruth, k.t. and Dave becoming?
Roman Bandi : I have already invested in future publications with
David and k.t. and Ruth. Ruth is a tremendous poet in her own right and can
stand alone from the pack. I have worked with Ruth in developing her own
book A Universe Inversed. Watch for this book to be released in the Fall
of 2000. She is also working on a novel. More details to follow. David and
k.t. are considering the creation of a book of romantic poetry. We may see
this develop and be ready for release in the fall of 2000. Right now I am
working with k.t. and David on the launch of k.t's novel entitled Where Heavens
Meet. This book will launch November 12th, 1999. There are other books for
k.t. we are discussing and the future appears bright for all three poets.
IPM : As can be seen, Freydoon Rassouli is a great artist. What
made you choose him as illustrator in LOS?
Roman Bandi : Freydoon Rassoulli is a 20th century Rembrandt! You
watch the success of this artist in the coming years. He has already commissioned
his paintings on NINE book covers. I am glad I met him early when I did.
I originally found Freydoon online at www.rassouli.com When I searched for
an artist whose work I could use as background for my own poems. I wanted
to create unique visual poetry and when I keyed in the search engine, this
man's name came up on over 200 web sites. I mailed him ideas of my concept
and then I abandoned my idea of visual poems when I started LOS. I drifted
away from Freydoon when I concentrated on the arrangement and selection and
design of LOS. It dawned on me several months later that something was missing
in my poetry book. I phoned up Freydoon and we chatted and he indicated having
pencil sketches that I might find suitable. I sent him the galley of LOS
and he liked the poetry enough to consider allowing his artistic expressions
(he does not do illustrations) into the book. I let him select what he thought
best worked with the entire flow of the book. Who better than the artist
can interpret the mood of a book to know which of his pieces fit best with
the mood as he reads the poems? Freydoon believed in my vision for LOS and
has played a tremendous role in shaping this book into a fine piece of art.
He is a true artist. I met him in the flesh in Encino, California and he
has a tremendous command of the brush and with colour. When I asked him how
many paintings he thinks he will do in his lifetime he chuckled and said,
" In the world of souls, time is meaningless. The images for my paintings
have already been embedded in my soul. All I need, as a human being, is time
to release them on canvas.
IPM : Has LOS turned out the way you wanted it to or has it
surpassed your original expectations?
Roman Bandi : LOS has been an evolution for me and continues to evolve
in new directions. The book has gone in for printing and we have received
many favourable reviews both on the poetry and design. From UK's Forward
Press, Anne MacMillan writes:
"language of the souls is a hauntingly beautiful book. The images, both written and visual, meld so naturally that your step from hustle and bustle into dreamscape and timelessness is seamless. Each poet speaks with a distinct, recognisable voice: yet a fine balance is created. Read language of the souls when you have time to experience it fully: rush it, and you deny fulfillment."
And from Al Rocheleau comes:
"These are accessible poems from writers who span the streetstones of hard realism (Ruth Solomon), the spinning, two-sided coin of pragmatic philosophy (David Taub), and the gauze of sheer, sound-laden fancy (k.t. Frankovich.) These poets, forming a New York/London/Florida troika and supported by the supple drawings of Freydoon Rassouli, encompass one language beyond languages, communication as essence, or insense, the swirls easily savoured.
You will find hints of Nikki Giovanni in Ruth Solomon's tough life stories, yet also a similar vulnerability under her tough-girl edge. David Taub wears the wryness of e e cummings on his sleeve, but has his own ideas to import, ideas with depth, and a careful style that would go well with white wine and French cigarettes. k.t. Frankovich's work is imbued with the singing sound patterns of Lewis Carroll, evincing tone colors from her pieces like a turn-of-the-century virtuoso could have pulled from Carroll's parlor grand.
Meanwhile, our century turns. This is a collection that looks back on what has gone, and still forward to the new century's time, to a new millennium. The language of souls in these pages remembers yet, moves on; it learns, enjoys the moment but inexorably, like us, it moves on. Within are three voices of that singular language, speaking hopefully to many, and awaiting the often silent sound of a reader who sees, and like them, understands."
I feel that the book has surpassed my original expectations and reviews like these, echoes the same feeling.
IPM : Obviously a lot of thought has gone into LOS but how much work
is really involved in a project such as this one?
Roman Bandi : There is a passion that is required to make a book of
this magnitude and scope. Many hours were invested into design and production
and re-arranging to achieve what we have done. The most pain-staking part
of this entire project was to achieve full consensus by everyone involved.
The book has become the cumulative effort of all artists. The editor, Laurie
Sullivan, should also be commended for her work in this book's final design.
IPM : Do you have any plans to release an audio version of LOS?
Roman Bandi : Yes I would like to create a CD with future print runs
of the book and also separately. All of the poets are tremendous spoken poets.
IPM : When and where are you releasing LOS for the first time?
Roman Bandi : LOS will first appear in LOS Angeles, <pun> in
the new art gallery of Freydoon Rassouli at Venice Beach, California to coincide
with the unveiling of his 150 foot mural on the face of a building facing
north at the juncture of Washington Blvd, where the peer juts out into the
ocean. People walking up from the boardwalk to the pier will see this tremendous
mural the whole distance getting larger and larger. The tentative schedule
for the mural to be completed is end of October, 1999. Following this, the
book will be shown at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada as part of an art
exhibition Freydoon will be part of November 5-7. The book will also be part
of the San Fransico Bay area Book festival. One week later we will have the
book at the Project Awareness UFO conference November 12-14 where k.t. will
speak for two days and sign the poetry book and give readings. The book will
be available October 1st, 1999 from the LOS website and will be going into
all the major bookstores in North America through distributors in Spring
2000 just before National Poetry Month in April 2000. I am pushing to get
the book into stores before Christmas. I will keep your readers advised when
this happens.
IPM : Do you have any plans to release it in other countries apart
from the USA and Canada?
Roman Bandi : We intend to release the book in the UK before Christmas
1999 and are working with distributors to see when that will happen. LOS
will be sold and distributed to all countries with English speaking people.
IPM : Where can people purchase copies of LOS?
Roman Bandi : People can order copies of LOS on my web site at
www.languageofsouls.com using their credit cards in either US or Canadian
currencies. Should they not feel comfortable to do so, they may phone
1-877-67-SOULS(76857) (I am usually home most evenings or leave a voicemail)
or can fax me a copy of the order form with their signature at 905-469-3380.
Otherwise I am receiving checks in the mail that are written out to:
Language of Souls Publications Inc.
2067 Rebecca Street
Oakville, Ontario
Canada L6L 2A1
Cost is $24.95US plus $3.50 for shipping or $33.95 Cdn plus $4.50 shipping
Book will be available October 1, 1999
IPM : You also have another book due out at the same time as LOS,
what can you tell us about it?
Roman Bandi : Where Heavens Meet will be showcased at the Project
Awareness UFO conference at the Hilton in Clearwater, Florida on November
12-14, 1999. This book is an incredible non-fiction novel. People who have
read the galleys have not been able to put the book down until they finished
it .(count on a nine hour stretch for this) The book chronicles the amazing
true-life story of k.t Frankovich. The book cannot be explained it must be
experienced.
IPM : A lot of people measure success by the financial turnover of
a product. Do you see this as the same in books?
Roman Bandi : I feel success with LOS only when all of my artists,
writers and editors feel we have produced a book that is the best it can
possibly be. I feel bringing something significant to humanity through expression
is more important than commerce as a first consideration. You will never
see me produce a book that does not lift the human spirit and have that classic
feeling about it. I want to produce books that are timeless and in consensus
with my artists.
IPM : What do you look for in people for potential publication?
Roman Bandi : People who share my vision to produce a concept
I come up with. Stay luminous among my writers and editors and things can
happen. They too recognize expressionistic talent. The key for people finding
a place in LOS is to understand the chemistry inside my cast and then see
if that can work for them. I look for people who have had considerable success
in written and online publications, who have learned diverse styles of writing,
who promote their work like crazy, and who can add a dimension to our group
that will enhance expression from another perspective.
IPM : Where do you see Language of Souls Publications, Inc. ten
years from now?
Roman Bandi : LOS will continue to evolve into an organization that
provides outstanding expression for artists, and I can foresee a time where
LOS publications Inc. becomes LOS productions and we tour the country as
an exhibit that showcases the human spirit. Workshops and artist interaction
with the public can encourage a new spiritual awakening within all of us
for more creative flair and higher consciousness. This undercurrent is already
in the world today. People are yearning for it.
IPM : What advice can you give to our readers who are looking for
that all-important break?
Roman Bandi : Keep at it until you achieve something with your work
that is timeless and everlasting. You may want to look outside of your self
and your city, country and continent and see what the world is doing. There
is nothing better for an artist than to bring some global perspective into
his/her work that others may enjoy. Insular expression and impressionism
is a predominant way we have learned to express ourselves. Try to express
yourself, instead, like an expressionist (reporting beyond what you see and
observe, and take it to the feeling it gives you outside of your self). There
is a whole New World to discover with this form of expression and once you
have tackled the world, move further out to the stars and galaxies and continue
the journey into infinity. This is the voyage my artists and writers are
taking.
IPM : Thank you very much for your time to do this interview Roman, I am sure that people find it both uplifting and helpful in the continuation of life.
Written by Dave Taub
All publishers are equal
(But some are more equal than others)
The internet is a double-edged sword. On the one hand it opens up opportunities
which would otherwise not exist for the majority of us, but on the other
hand it is a world of 'illusions' to which I frequently have used the analogy
- a world full of 'Walter Mittys'. On the one hand it can go a great way
in reducing 'superficial prejudices' - generally one does not see the face
or hear the voice of an individual. On the other hand one can claim to be
'anything' they chose to be, with little or no substance.
This is particularly a dilemma for those who are trying to carve out a career
in writing, although I do not believe this has been caused by the internet
nor restricted to it. Neither is the problem restricted to simply the field
of writing.
We live in a world of paradoxes where, if most people are honest with themselves,
they want to be 'successful', perhaps even 'outstanding' - reaching the 'top'
of whatever their profession or passion is. And yet, at the same time, if
a 'successful' person mixes with the 'general public' - does not create some
sort of 'separate aloofness' - the distinction between successful and 'average'
blurs. The reality, sadly enough, is that a 'successful' person is generally
'identified' with some degree of 'separateness'. And so exactly what is a
successful writer?
In spite of all the varying opinions, the debates, etc., before the days
of the internet and the 'accessibility' it has brought, defining and measuring
'successful writing' was fairly clear-cut. Hard copy publication, having
one's work and hence name become more and more established to a wider and
wider audience. Inevitably this, bringing some degree of financial reward
with it, deemed that a 'successful writer' was earning money because the
reader was prepared to pay for it!
As an aside, I subscribe to an emailing list, primarily as a 'quiet observer'
which mostly consists of 'academics' discussing their world view of poetry.
It includes university and college lecturers, and 'academically recognised'
individuals, i.e. having studied and gained BA.s, Phd.s etc.
Their definition of 'good' writer, successful, etc., tends to be far more
insular - if not 'approved and recognised' by the academia, is of little
or no 'value'. Needless to say, on the rare occasions I throw my
'two-pennorth-worth' in, it stirs up a hornets' nest because, in my heart
of hearts, I am and always will remain what is termed a 'populist'. If being
a populist was good enough for Shakespeare, it sure as hell is good enough
for me! Such an irony, then that centuries later he is the academics icon!
Perhaps there is some hope for me, I say, chuckling to myself.
Agree with me or not, I cannot but help notice what strikes me as two 'worlds',
of which I have written about in a number of previous articles for various
publications. This is particularly in reference to poetry.
For the vast majority of us 'non-academic folks' any 'success' in writing
we may gain will not, for the most part, be acknowledged or recognised by
the 'academia'. At least not in our generation. For my part it is of no
consequence, but I respect the fact that, for some, this is important by
their definition of 'success'.
And so for the majority, the 'measure of success' tends to be by a variety
of methods other than state-recognised qualifications, including 'being
published' and hence 'getting one's name recognised'. For some there is the
importance of getting published in specific publications - and not without
some degree of literary 'snobbery'. But ultimately if one earns any money
by writing, this is generally deemed as one who is becoming 'very
successful'.
And herein lies the 'dilemmas' with the 'internet factor'. I am not aware
of any 'ezine or webzine' that enables a writer to earn money. If anyone
knows of such a site, please enlighten me. And whilst it is true that vast
numbers of hard-copy publications do not pay either, the FACT IS there are
publications that pay, EVEN for Poetry! Yes I know of the general lament,
which I hear repeatedly - "There is no money in poetry." But isn't that true
for just about any 'art'? Just about anyone can sing, but few gain recognition
or earn money from it. Just about anyone can put something together which
can be construed as a 'painting' but few gain recognition or earn money from
it, etc.
However, the fact remains that some do reach that 'level of success' -
recognition and payment, BUT (again to the best of my knowledge) NOT directly
from the internet!
Another situation demonstrating the way society has become, and is now
exemplified by the internet, is that anyone can claim anything, and the erosion
of definitions becomes more meaningless. There was a time when if someone
stated they were an author it was generally taken to mean they had a published
book or at least had their work published in someone's book - perhaps a short
story. Now anyone who has put a manuscript together or has posted something
on the internet lays claim to being an author. Yet I am honest enough to
admit I recognise the difference between someone who has gone down the long
hard road of becoming a published author - perhaps sold many copies, whereby
I can buy their book - is in a different 'league' to someone who has tucked
150 pages of typewriting in their bottom draw. In my books (excuse the pun)
the published author deserves credit - recognition, particularly as I know
just how hard and long a road it was to have reached that achievement.
The problem the internet has created, is that there is less and less distinction
between those who have walked the road and those who would give the impression
(intentionally or otherwise) they have.
And this also leads onto poetry and being published. My personal opinions
put aside, the fact remains that it is clearly important to many, probably
the majority, that they attain the goal of becoming 'hard-copy' published.
How can I say this with certainty? Well apart from the number one question
I am frequently asked, "How do I get published in a magazine or book?", were
there not this burning desire, vanity press publishers would be out of business
overnight. Similarly, those with the courage of their convictions would not
take the risk of 'self-publishing'. And ultimately the Poets Market (which
sells some 300,000 copies in a year) would not have some 1,800 listings
world-wide for folks to submit their poetry to, for Hard-copy publication!
Now were I personally dismissive of 'ezines and webzines', as some are who
have been (or strive for) hard-copy publication, you clearly would not be
reading this article! But the fact remains that hard-copy publication is
a 'level' of achievement to be strived for by literally millions.
And so taking that step for hard-copy publication is but another step on
the road to a perceived level of success. But again, the illusionary world
of cyberspace compounds the difficulty of one trying to determine the varying
types or 'levels' of publications presenting themselves on the internet -
in particular because of those describing themselves as 'publishers and/or
editors' online.
Certainly I am a strong advocate of small-press publishers. I am on record
in a number of publications stating so. But in the continued striving for
what most perceive as 'successful', the majority do have varying levels of
'pride' as to where they get their work published. The factors of how large
the circulation is, how wide spread the distribution is, what is the 'quality'
of both content and physical format, are ones that matter to the individual
submitting their work.
Put bluntly, and assuming the reader is totally honest with oneself, given
the choice of seeing your work in print in a 4 page stapled together plain
paper 'publication' which is sent out to 50 readers, or a 40 page full size
colour cover publication, reaching a readership in numbers of 4 or 5 figures,
which would you go for? It matters to a large number of writers, whether
they are honest enough to admit it or not! And given the choice of receiving
'payment' - be it a free-copy or cash, or receiving nothing, which would
you go for?
And for the most part, hard-copy publishers who have invested a great deal
of time, effort and cost into their publication deserve credit! Again, I
am in full support of those who do the best they can with what they have,
but with the ambition of striving to improve their quality, circulation,
etc. And those who have achieved the higher quality, larger readership numbers,
etc., have inevitably put in far more time, effort and money to reach their
achievements, and in my book deserves credit.
But the internet - the world of Walter Mittys - blurs the edges, the efforts,
the achievements of writers and publishers alike.
In reality I wonder if the internet, which allows anyone to be anything and
behave in ways which they would not, were they at a live reading or in the
face-to-face presence of a publisher, has done more to delude and create
false illusions?
Worse still, it leads many to missing opportunities and achieving greater
things - greater personal successes - because it never occurred to them that
once in a blue-moon a publishing house which contracts and pays the writer
does come online and mingle with us 'struggling-to-reach-greater-success
writers'.
There also appears to be a belief, held by many, that ones behaviour and
attitude has no bearing on how it may affect ones potential chances with
a publisher. As if a publisher/editor is not a human being and will overlook
downright rudeness and disrespect, as is so frequently observed in real-time
online 'chat', as well as in correspondence by email.
I was supposed to have written this article about the Canadian publishing
house - Language of Souls Inc., and it's Founder, Director & Editor-in-Chief,
Roman Bandi. Particularly as he had contracted myself and several other writers
and artists online. Particularly as this is an example of one of those 'online
blue-moons'.
But then I wondered if it would fall on some deaf ears or worse, be seen
as some sort of smugness and feed those few (I am sure none of them readers
of IPMag) whose perverse pleasure is to intimidate and harass those simply
guilty of doing their best to reach higher levels of success?
And perhaps a few have still not realised that there are some writers whom,
as they manage to achieve their goals, are genuinely happy to use their success
to help others achieve their goals?
If Language of Souls has taught me any one specific point, it is a confirmation
my philosophy - "Never Assume - Never Dismiss".
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
David Taub is the Overseas columnist for Poetry Now (UK),
Overseas Columnist / Editorial Board Member of Writers' Forum (UK),
Feature columnist for Critique Magazine (MD USA),
occasional writer for Emotions (CA USA)
and a member of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) UK.
His poetry has been extensively published in both Britain and the USA.
His website can be seen at http://ukpoet.cjb.net/
Now you`ve read our topic of the month thoughts must be flying around your head, did you agree with it or think it was record that needed changing ? However you feel about our topic this month let us know here at IPM by writing to our Readers Voice Guestbook and we`ll put your name in pixels.
Readers Poetry
This section contains the best selection of poetry we`ve received this time around. If you wish to be published here then don`t hesitate to send you poetry to us HERE (full details of submission requirements are stated below the poetry). If you want to e-mail the poets featured here then please click on the name at the end of their poem, alternatively you can e-mail us HERE to send a message to the Comments Page (please put "Comment Page" under Subject).
Poets this issue are :
Claiborne Schley Walsh - Hemingways
Message
Richard W. Hand - Souls
David Taub - Wish Dreams to Be
Steveallenmay - Lonely like a Desert
Sky
Ruth Solomon - Another Love Poem
This is a style of my own making. Quite unique, like an acrostic only it goes it three better. I call it an Aroundtic. You will see at the bottom in the author's note what the message is around the poem while the inner poem stays intact as well. You take the left side (margin) message, put it with the bottom line. Then take the top line, and go down the right margin side. (see note at bottom)
Hemingways Message
© Claiborne Schley Walsh
Halibut undulates like a dancer
Ever changing in tidal nebulae
Making subtle piscatorial novas.
Intuitive, sudden, he escapes to
Night dark waters of his own.
Gliding deeper, he evaded
Wanton fishmonger's ennui
As, unsuccessfully, they tried to reel him in
Yelling loudly amongst one another, "He's going! He's diving!"
In the water he is omnipotent.
Shipmates from other boats call out to
Another, "Hola! Que Pasa?"
"Piscado grande!" The retorted topic
In this conversation of fish.
So they respond, "Que gracia!"
Captain watches during a lull
As this wonderful
Tale unfolds piece by piece
Of the sea and man,
Rapine in nature. Riveting
You to your chair, it strikes a nerve.
For the fish
It is life,
So he must forever
Hide among the sea floor and fauna
Making another epic
Open run and race while
Negating captures.
Gone is any apathy
Evermore
Riding on the Tides!
*Author's Note: If you read this correctly...you will see the message "Hemmingway is a piscatory fishmonger riding on the tides. Halibut undulates like a dancer, responding to a challenge, he races! Yes!"
Blood is flowing~
rivers of blood,
crying for souls departed,
too soon forgotten
Crying for souls
alive, yet dead to caring~
for killed and killers~
mortals, post mortem living
On Earth as it is in Hell...
finger souls on triggers
pointing to self, scorning else~
dying with innocence scorned
Covens of spurned and hateful~
darkly spewing vengeful,
lonely, hurtful deeds~
the creed of the breed of darkness
HELL-o-wed be your name~
Crucifix daggers carving out sin~
fixed and pointedly outcast...
legions of self, possessed of Satan
Now die to love, prey on prayer~
march in anger, care abandon,
decimate joy, seek final flames~
eternal death unveil your charred remains
Know ye the meek shall inherit...
long perished the damned,
souls of love will pray
for no more souls without
RWHand~1999
Poetic Voices (June 1999)
Sunbleach9@aol.com
Phoenix,Arizona~USA
Poets' Project Home Page
i know the way to
wish all dreams to be -
Just needs a different seeingness:
Throw all the man made rules
far-flung beyond stars and things.
A daydream ain't no wish -
That's a child's toy made in the mind -
Too rigid and precise,
but if some of those become
Imagine what you can do with a real dream
!
And wishing with all your heart -
An adult's toy a more intense desire
a harder strained yearning with a price
to pay.
Too sculptured and finished -
and if one or two are attained
Imagine what it's like to REALLY
dream !!
Find you dreams deeply deeply -
plunge below mind and heartdepthwardly
But use no effort, strain, or
clenched-gritteeth muscle.
All of a sudden you stop making dreams
!
coz your dreams are being made for you
!
Trust them - feeltouch them -
coloursound and feelings.
And when you rise through heartandmind
up to livingeachday
Call to them softly to follow.
They will - not in your orderly demand
-
not in the final set hard colour shape
always -
But you CAN wish your dreams to be
With time and trustknowingly of your deepness.
Copyright © 1996 / 1997 David
Taub
UKPoet's Web-page
Teddy waits by the window
and watches the stars hung
by tender lace.
His soft belly touches
the window sill, leaning
forward he waits for her to come.
But time carried away the little girl
who cuddled him.
Paula wrapped him in promises
Now his seams have loosened
dust collects on the tip of his nose
cobwebs cover the pillow
where his tiny cotton heart lays.
Moonlight shines on his worn fur.
Button eyes scan the night
for rescue, for warmth,
for love.
stevenallenmay 1990
Cliched, like polished pebbles, irises
steeped in sapphire pools, sunset
and silver clouds on fire, we are one
and the same love dancing,
like thrown stones.
Thirsty for ... Hungry for ...
One solitary butterfly blossoming
in pale moonlight. One thornless
rose
fluttering in the wind.
Deep in lifting to words--
flowing breathless--
We belong breathless and still.
Pulse, thrust and moan ocean blue
stars in your eyes, shine for every sigh--
Caress my hair, black as kiss me
tenderly and velvet night.
A smooth caress ... tilting windmills
with each imprint in the sand--we belong.
We move every breath together--
and I am in heaven ... bleeding
... b r e a k i n g a p a r t.
Copyright Ruth Solomon
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Poem). Finally we should point out that there is a maximum of
one poem per poet each issue, so although you may send us three excellent
poems we can only publish one. All poetry shall be carefully considered
for each issue but if not chosen then it is merely because of the volume
of submissions. If you are to be published then we shall contact you
prior to the issue date to inform you of your successful submission.
Thank you for your time, I hope to see you in the next issue.
Jeremy Whittaker - Editor
Here is the latest list of competitions for you to browse through. All competitions are broken down with a brief outline of what is required by the organisers of each one, showing deadline dates underneath the competition name. Please note that all competition deadlines will last at least one week after this issue`s own deadline if possible.
Competition Organiser - IPM Publishing
Submission Deadline - 30th November 1999
Details - New Competition - Win
publication of 60 chapbooks of your very own.
To celebrate the release of Language Of Souls IPM is proud to announce the start of a new competition of astronomical proportions. In conjunction with Ursa Major Books we are giving away the publication of 60 chapbooks of your very own. The quality of the books published by Ursa major is one that I have not personally seen in any chapbook publisher to date. The winner will receive SIXTY books each containing 45 pages of your very own poetry, each book being produced to the highest of quality. Here is a run down of the details :
1) Each chapbook page holds about 24 lines of poetry. No more than one poem per page.
2) Odd layouts are do-able if they are not too bizarre!
3) The winner of the chapbooks will pick the poems (of course), the order of the poems and the title of the chapbook. If needed the publisher will help you with the title of the chapbook.
4) The winner will have full say in how the chapbook looks, with a little encouragement from the publisher to help them along in the correct choices. Full discretional choice of fonts, styles, layout, images, etc. are left up to the winner but the publisher is more than willing to help out.
5) The color of the paper can be left up to the poet, within reasonable lines of course (in other words no orange, LOL)
6) The winner may choose the style of cover with the publisher. Styles include coloured, marbled, embossed, etc..
7) The winner will keep full copyright over the book and it's contents.
8) Should the winner wish to sell their chapbooks they may do so in any way they see fit. IPM will advertise for the winner for six issues should they wish us to do so.
Submission Details - Submittal of a poem based around a snow covered country scene.
1) Only one poem to be entered by each person. Should more than one poem be entered than the entire entry will be removed from the competition.
2) Your poem must be no longer than 45 lines. This includes all spaces and line breaks.
3) The competition will be judged by an independent judge with all poems sent anonomously. The judge will not know who has written what .
4) All poetry must be received by the deadline. Any poetry received after the deadline will not be considered.
5) Vulgarity/eroticism will not be tolerated.
6) The winning poem will be published in IPM.
7) No person associated with either IPM or Ursa Major Books may enter.
8) The editors decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into.
Charge - Free entry
Prize - Publication of 60 chapbooks
Contact - Email all entries to
IPMcomp@aol.com
Competition Organiser - Amazing Instant Novelist -- "The Home
Page of Creativity!"
Submission Deadline - Weekly competitions
Outline - Different themes each competition, changing about every
week. Submit your work there and then.
Charge - No charge
Prize - Points won, collect points to win prizes (see site for
prizes).
Contact - Keyword
Novel on AOL
(sorry, AOL Members only).
Here are the important addresses for you to remember, the people that can get your work into print. Below you`ll find a variety of addresses, including the URL (web addresses) of a few. As we all know you can never write off to enough publishers. You`ll also find that these publishers will have details of all poetry magazines that they print as well as full details of any books or chap books that they have on offer. Please let the publisher know where you heard of them.
Poet`s Guild Quarterly - Publisher: G Elton
Warrick
Editor: Joyce Odam
E-Mail:
poetsguild@aol.com
Snail Mail: 5836 North Haven Drive
North Highlands
CA 95660
USA
Tel: (001) 916-331-3512
Wings Of Dawn Publishing Co. - Emotions, "where
the pen meets the heart"
Editor: Lupi Basil
E-Mail:
WingsBooks@aol.com
Snail Mail: 17216 Saticoy St. #370
Van Nuys
Ca 91406
USA
Tel: (001) 818 345-9759
Fax: (001) 800 936-6618
Cherrybite Publications - Proprietor: Shelagh
Nugent
Snail Mail - Cherrybite Publications
45 Burton Road
Little Neston
South Wirral
England
L64 4AE
Tel : (044) 151-353-0967 (0151 from
within UK)
Bottom Dog Press - Director: Larry Smith
Associate Editors: Laura Smith, David Shevin
Web
Address
- http://members.aol.com/lsmithdog/bottomdog/
E-Mail
at -
LsmithDog@aol.com
Snail
Mail - Bottom Dog Press
c/o Firelands
College
Huron
Ohio 44839
Tel
: (001) 419-433-5560
Fax : (001) 419-433-9696
Penny a Liner (Penny a Liner and Portals)
Editor: Ella Dillon
P. O. Box 2163
Wenatchee
Washington 98807- 2163
Kay Weems (Kay has several publications)
HCR 13, Box 21AA
Artemas, Pa. 17211
Perry Terrell Publishing (several publications for writers)
M.A. Shopping Center, Inc.
Metaire Bank Bldg.
7800 Airline Highway
Suite 215-A
Metaire, LA. 70003
Denise Martinson (Poetic Page)
Post Office Box 71192
Madison Heights, MI 48071-0192
Joyce Carbone
4599 C - NW Hwy 70 West
Arcadia, Fla 33821
Have your say on the last issue here, did you like it and if so why ? Did you like one of the poems in particular ? What do you think we should have in here, what is missing that you would love to see ? Whatever your comment you can now type it in here and it will automatically update on our Readers Voice Guestbook page. Don't forget to read comments left by others as well.
Unfortunately eroticism/vulgarity and advertisements will not be accepted and will be removed from our Readers Voice Guestbook. It is in the best interests of everyone concerned that this one rule is adhered to, but that is the only rule.
Please take your time to
visit these following sites, they are all of good quality and relevant to
poetry. You will find a few links here to publisher sites, providing
you with information that could be of great use to you on your quest for
publication. You will also find links to sites containing information
about competitions and publications requiring the submissions of work.
Amongst these links there are some of the better homepages we`ve
discovered, giving you a look into the life of a poet. Please feel
free to e-mail us your homepage address
HERE and we will take a
look at it for publication next issue.
Thanks go to all our readers who have kindly taken their time to let
us know about their homepage/s, nobody is forgotten and nothing is missed.
Hard Copy Magazines and Books
Title : Sculpted Souls with Weary Wills
Author : Celeste C. Cafasso
Outline : A collection of 25 poems complimented with sketches by the
author. This A4 book contains a varying selection of high quality poetry,
including Rivers Run (IPM issue 6) and is a joy to read. This
self-published book comes in a quality plastic backing for safe keeping over
the many times I am sure you will open it.
Contact : Celeste C.
Cafasso for further details
Title : When Forever Became Today
Author : Jeff Knight
Outline : A superb collection of 25 poems that have been put together
and self-published by it`s author, Jeff Knight. There is a variety
of poetic styles used here including a few sonnets. This is an excellent
collection that comes in a well designed chapbook, giving the reader ease
of viewing as well as a quality outlook.
Contact : Jeff Knight
for further details
Title : Cyber Poets Press Quarterly
Editor : Lia R. Shaw
Outline : Cyber Poets Press -- a quarterly publication of poetry,
and NOW short stories too. Kaliedescopic bounty of on and off the internet
hand picked by real live poets. CPP's mission is to make poetry accessible
to all and to allow poets to share their expression in hard copy print with
fellow poets, writers and publishers, alike. Cyber Poets Press's Motto: "WRITE
IT, READ IT, BREATHE IT ... Poetry For The People!". Write soon, we're
waiting!
Contact :
CYBRPOET@concentric.net
Title : WordWrights
Publisher/Editor : R. D. Baker
Outline : "A Magazine For People Who Love The Written Word " -
WORDWRIGHTS! is available at hundreds of independent stores across the country
and most major bookchains.
Contact : 001 (202) 328-9769 for more details
Title : Emotions
Publisher : Wings of Dawn Publishing Co.
Outline : "Emotions" is a bi-monthly publication. They accept submissions
on-going throughout the year. Their circulation at this time is 500 and it
is nationwide, with a few subscriptions in the UK as well. Emotions
currently has a competition running, with a prizes totaling $200 and a years
subscription. For further details please e-mail
wingsbooks@aol.com mentioning
who you received this information from.
Contact :
Wingsbooks@aol.com
Poetry Resources
The Relatively UnKnown Authors` BookShoppe - At last, somewhere that you can advertise that self published book you`ve had sitting around doing nothing and going nowhere. This is, as far as we are aware, the ONLY site on the Internet that is dedicated to self-published authors and a place for them to advertise their wares. If you have a book but no buyers then go here, it`ll be the wisest move you`ve ever made.
Poet List - Here you will find a massive list of famous poets and links to various web pages relating not only to their work but also to their lives. If you want to find a particular poet then the odds are they are here. Sorry, this is only available to AOL members.
PPA (Performance Poets Association) - Do you live anywhere near Long Island, NY ?? If you do then this is invaluable to you, information on events happening around Long Island. "A non-profit organization which provides a forum for local artists and brings poetry events and related arts to the public." to quote the page.
Poetry Kit - A UK poetry magazine/information newsletter covering most topics related to poetry and linked areas. Edited and put together by Ted Slade this is a very useful resource, and as you can also submit details about yourself and your poetry this is a great place to read about UK poetry.
Publishers Weblinks
Are you a publisher or do you know someone that is ? Do you want to advertise that fact so that more people can gain access to your pages ? Please get in touch with us by simply e-mailing us HERE.
Mind Fire
Find
at
http://www.kakuta.com/mindfire
Mind Fire Poetry Journal is an E-Journal of Eclectic Electricity!!! Poetry
filled with raw edgy passion. Wild and imaginative; creative and profound.
Mind Fire is a literary Journal for the 90's, published monthly on the 13th
of each month. Poetry is our focus, is it yours? No length restrictions (within
reason) or subject matter. We touch on just about everything, regarding Poetry.
And any persuasions or orientations are welcome. All works submitted will
remain the sole property of the author.
Slate & Style
Find at
LoriStay@aol.com
Slate & Style is a magazine for blind writers, appearing in print, on
tape and in braille. If the article can address some of the problems
faced by blind writers, even better. If you have any queries about
Slate & Style then please don`t hesitate to get in touch with them at
the above address.
Slate & Style is a division of the National Federation for the Blind,
you can find them by clicking on their logo to the left.
Bottom Dog Press
Find at
http://members.aol.com/lsmithdog/bottomdog/
Bottom Dog Press is based at Firelands College in Ohio, USA. Link to
their site for details on how they could help you get your works into print
as well as a background into the publishers themselves.
AOL Chatroom Links - (sorry, this is only available to AOL members using the AOL web browser)
Poets Place
Somewhere you can relax and enjoy poetry, wether you like to read your own
to people or just sit back and read other poets work.
The
Rap
Weekly Poetry Slams here make this a brilliant place for all those of you
who wish to live life in the fast lanes. Hosted by AsylmBard, AslymStar
and AsylmRacer you`ll find this to be some of the best fun you can have online
(Wednesday nights at 10pm EST).
Writers
Club
Strictly speaking this isn`t a chat room but more of a base to access many
chat rooms and message boards that all have a strong link to writing.
UK Writers Club
As above but the UK version (please note that you can access both the
UK and USA versions from any country).
Poetic Weblinks and Homepages
If you wish to see your homepage linked here then don`t hesitate to get in touch with us HERE to let us know. All pages will be checked out and those found suitable shall be linked into the next issue of IPM.
Somniloquy
Find at Somniloquy
"Somniloquy is a multi-genre, quarterly magazine dedicated to promoting the
original work of poets and prose writers. Whether you are an accomplished
writer or have never been published is of no consequence. Quality is our
primary criterion."
A Pocketful Of Rhymes
Find at A Pocketful
Of Rhymes
Visit this well designed web-site to discover the young person in yourself.
This is a great place for children of all ages (including all you adults)
to spend some quality browsing time.
Fool on the Hill - The Writings of Scott Goebel
Find at Fool on the
Hill
This page was sent to us here at IPM as a possible link, and I have to say
that I fell in love with it as soon as I took a look over it. I highly
recommend this one to all.
ShowEMall! Writers' Block
Find at
ShowEMall!
Join the ranks of the rich and famous by submitting your poetry to ShowEMall!
Writer`s Block. Here you`ll find a link to the submittal page but there
are further links to the rest of ShowEMall!.
Well, by the time you are reading this you are either extremely elated or very tired. No matter which one it is your eyes are going to be pretty square by this point (unless you print this whole page out that is). I hope that no matter how square your eyes are you are happy to have read another issue of IPM.
Don't forget to enter our new competition, it is one that is definitely worth a try as the prize is something that you don't get a chance to win every day. Seriously, how many of you have thought about getting a chapbook of your own poetry printed, either for your own pleasure or to sell on? I know that I have, infact I very nearly decided to take this chance myself until I thought about all of you and how much you would like it. That in itself is enough for me (although I would like to have a copy of the winners book {hint, hint}).
And talking of books, when you do decide to get a copy of Language Of Souls don't forget to tell them that IPM sent you, you won't get any special treatment but it will make me feel good to know that people are buying this book. I have never seen a book like this produced for a price as low as this, go and buy it now before they are all sold out.
I would like to take this moment to thank everyone for their contributions towards this magazine, without you there would be no IPM so please keep them coming in.
Jeremy Whittaker (Publisher/Editor)
Issue
1 - Read the premier issue of IPM (Internet Poetry
Magazine) if you missed out last time around.
Issue
2 - The sequel to the first issue and the prequel to the
third, Issue 2 of IPM (Internet Poetry Magazine).
Issue
3 - Catch up on the latest craze, reading the best all over
again or the first time around if you missed it.
Issue 4
- If you liked what you saw in this issue but haven`t
read Issue 4 yet, then read it here.
Issue
5 - Yet more beautiful poetry to read and adore, true
fulfillment for your heart.
Issue
6 - The final issue before our untimely break from poetry,
this you should not miss.
Issue
7- Our very special Reunion Issue containing an exclusive
interview with Robert Pinsky.
Issue 8 - One of the best reads yet, with IPM now
having a new address
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Poetry
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