Mad Swirl [Op. 37]

Salutations, Mosskeyites (nickname for fans under review)! I just received word that a poem which is currently included in the manuscript that I am shopping around for publication has been published in one of my favorite online forums, Mad Swirl. This is very cool because Mad Swirl has published three of three other poems by me in the past, and each one has been special in its own way. I should also note that I've decided to include my other published poem, "Venus Anadyomene" in my manuscript, so that poem will disappear soon and be replaced by a link to the place that has published it. As of now, the manuscript is looking extremely good and I couldn't be more pleased, barring perhaps an addition or two I hope to make in the near future. Stay tuned for updates on the world of publishing as updates will come as they arrive.

The Neglected Ratio [Op. 36]

My first poem of the year, "Venus Anadyomene" (Op. 36) has been published in The Neglected Ratio. I'm so glad to be a part of this online publication and have had the honor of getting three of my poems published for their first time (not including this one) with them. Since the publication is run by one person, response times are quick (both have been lightning fast with me) and everything fits tightly together. The editor's taste in poetry is top notch. In fact, I have to admit I was about to give up on trying to publish this poem as it has been rejected so many times. I don't even think I was going to include it in any collections, but the acceptance of this over other material has made me completely re-evaluate the piece and my change of heart has caused me to include it in the manuscript for my (hopefully) upcoming collection, Telos and Other Psychographs.