Three of the 64 Authletes competing in this year’s Madness Poetry contest are long-time past-and/or-present Bloomers! They were chosen from rigorously competitive poets, and we couldn’t be more proud of them! Congratulations to Dean, Linda, and RJ!
Voting starts tomorrow (May 10) for all three authletes, so please consider making time to read and vote, at: Madness Poetry Matchups
Best of luck, you guys!
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Who would have thought the inauguration day of our new Spotlight feature here at Poetic Bloomings would include FOUR poets to honor! In case you missed it, here is a link to this morning’s post about Barbara Young’s new book: CONGRATULATIONS, BARBARA YOUNG! | POETIC BLOOMINGS (wordpress.com).
About Spotlight: Do you have a brand new shiny book you just got published? Have you received an honor? Won a contest? We’d love to hear about it, and announce it to the universe! Or, at least announce it to our Poetic Bloomings community. Please drop an e-mail about it, including any appropriate links (i.e., where to purchase your book, etc.). We’ll do the rest. Our e-mail is poeticbloomings@yahoo.com .
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Well, this was a surprise! Thanks so much for being our faithful cheerleader. You’re the best!
Absolulely!! ❤
Hey, Linda. We haven’t been at the same watering hole for awhile. I’ve missed you. Congrats are well deserved!
Oodles of excellence in that group!
Damon and RJ. No surprises here. Your poetry always rocks
Read up on this and SO exciting! Go team!!