As I announced a few weeks ago, five of my poems were just published in this anthology, Aspiring to Inspire. I have to admit I was a bit worried about giving so many of my poems to a small publisher of e-books, but I was wrong. After receiving my own copy, I was quickly impressed by the range of writing. Each women's selections start with a short piece about a woman who has inspired her. I wrote about my friend and teacher mentor Carolyn. I don't think I had ever told her how inspired I have been by her, so it felt good to let her know. Also included at the beginning of each section is a quote from a famous woman. I was pleased to find that the quotation introducing my own work is one of my favorites by Eleanor Roosevelt:
"Do one thing every day that scares you." Since tomorrow I am embarking on a solo trip for the first time in over a decade, I'm taking this to heart. While each new trip brings a certain level of anxiety, going alone heightens that nervousness. So I'm taking Eleanor's advice to heart. What a great way to celebrate Women's History Month. What woman has most inspired you? I'd love to hear. Anyone who would like a copy of the free e-version of Aspiring to Inspire can respond by May 2, 2014, and I'll send one to you.
Five of my poems will appear in the Aspiring to Inspire Anthology published by Durham Editing and E-Books. In all the years I've been submitting my work for publication, this is the first time that editors have taken all the poems I sent! So this is a very exciting even for me.
Two of the poems, Sunrise with Mountain andHike to Box Canyon, New Mexico were inspired by my time at the AROHO writing retreats in 2011 and 2013, so the theme of inspiration from women in my life is particularly appropriate.
The anthology will be available online, so check back here for a link to the e-book. There will be an official Facebook Launch Party this Saturday, March 22nd. Join in if you can. You know I'll be there!
