That's right, today is New Zealand's Poetry Day.
How will you be celebrating?
Check out this link to find an event in your area.
I'm pleased to announce that I have finally finished putting my poetry collection together this month, and that is certainly something to celebrate! As I write, my manuscript is being read by three generous and talented poet friends so I can get some feedback before moving forward.
While we're all waiting to see my collection come out in book form (it will happen!) why not check out A New Resonance 8: Emerging Voices in English-Language Haiku, which I featured in this year with my biggest ever crop of haiku in one publication: 15. It's almost like having a chapbook, in an anthology with 16 other chapbooks! :-)
You can read the first New Zealand review here, written by Tony Beyer. He writes of my work . . .
"Kirsten Cliff's characteristic sensitivity is demonstrated throughout her contribution:
wind gusts--
the letter was not
meant for me
Nature and human nature, co-dependant in our existence, operate in harmony through her lines. She stands up well in this international company and richly deserves the wider audience her inclusion in A New Resonance should bring her."
I have for sale copies of A New Resonance 8 (Eds. Dee Evetts & Jim Kacian, Red Moon Press 2013). If you'd like your copy signed by me, sent from Hobbiton, and with one of my handcrafted cards as a free gift to you for your support, then please contact me here. I'd love to hear from you!
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| Me beside the "Welcome to Hobbiton, Matamata, New Zealand" sign in my hometown. (click on image to enlarge) |
It's a beautiful book Kirsten. . . my prize copy arrived yesterday. And now I know it's from Hobbiton, it's even more special!!! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHaha, cool! I didn't think to get Hobbiton stamps for your parcel, Carole. I usually do for the people overseas who are buying the book. Just sent another to America yesterday. Yipee! :-)
DeleteJust come to your site via Ellen Grace Olinger. It's rather cute that someone in the US links me with a writer in my own country :) Gallivanta
ReplyDeleteAh, the joys of the World Wide Web!
DeleteWelcome. :-) It's great to meet you here in cyberspace.