Writing Book Reviews are Wonderful Opportunities for all of You

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Here's my latest book review for Sounth Carolina Literary Review. I never would have read this book had it not been on the review list, and I'm so glad I did.

So many small lit magazines and webzines need reviewers. My students' feedback on what they've read proves to me that there are many reviewers among us. If you want to review books, poetry included, google lit matgazines, book reviews. Get a letter of recommendation from one of your teachers, and apply.

A photo of me with a treasured childhood dog

I'm on a web radio show if you care to listen.

http://www.audioacrobat.com/play/WDKLYRFr

A Farewell to Spring

The Brooklyn Botancial Gardens is a favorite place for me during all seasons, even winter. This photo was taken by my friend, Paul. As some of you know, because I grew up in Rockaway by the beach and baked myself every summer, sometimes intensified with a reflector, I can't be in the sun at all. To make the best of it, I have a collection of an artsy collection of umbrellas, this one Monet's "Waterlilies."

More Places to Break into Print

Don't be shy. Even if you've never published before, submit to these journals:

Deadline: 10/31/09.Submit to: Diverse Voices Quarterly. E-mail attachments to: submit@diversevoicesquarterly.com.Theme: We welcome submissions from everyone, of all ages and backgrounds.Type: Poetry (5 poems MAX), short stories, personal essays (3,000 words MAX), and artwork/photography (2 images MAX).URL: http://www.diversevoicesquarterly.comDeadline: 11/01/09.Submit to: The First


Line. E-mail (via MS Word or WordPerfect attachment) to: submission@thefirstline.com.Theme: Every story starts out the same: “Waiting for change always seems to take longer than you would expect.”Type: Short stories (3,000 words MAX).URL: http://www.thefirstline.com

New site for your writing:

A former student, Camerone Thurson, emailed me that The Whistling Fire is looking for submissions. It is gaining in its literary respect and while they do not pay or submissions it is a growing literary website which may help attract quality eyeballs and potential admirers to your work. They will also include your personal website link. http://whistlingfire.com She said the editors are a joy to work with.

You can't make this stuff up!

I went into a hardware store today and noticed that on a display of toilet plungers was a sign "No Returns!"