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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-ZW link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Congratulations on your publication. That is a wonderful achievement. Yes, I know what you mean about all the things we have to figure out how to do – but we do have to try to balance it all out. I am retired now – for the past 12 years, and that helps a lot. I could never have done all the work I now do, if I was still teaching full-time. I did a lot, but I can do much more now. I think the best way to approach it is to have fun with what you are doing. I don’t think of any of it as work, but I think of playing. It’ a game and I am playing the game. Lynda<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span lang=EN-US>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US> Stylist <stylist-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Debra Braiman via Stylist<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, August 18, 2020 8:13 PM<br><b>To:</b> Writers' Division Mailing List <stylist@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Debra Braiman <Braiman318@hotmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Stylist] Nature Poetry Submissions<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:16.0pt'>Hi Linda, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:16.0pt'>Thank you so much for the info. I joined writer circle in the NFB conference, I'm a new author of the book identity theft a victims search for justice by Deborah E Joyce.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:16.0pt'>As a new author I have a quick question – with all the marketing research, blogging, social media, etc. Where do you find the time to write?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:16.0pt'>I didn't know anything, I just wanted to write a memoir about a personal experience.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:16.0pt'>Deb <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span lang=EN-US>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US> Stylist <<a href="mailto:stylist-bounces@nfbnet.org">stylist-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Linda Lambert via Stylist<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, August 18, 2020 8:07 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'Writers' Division Mailing List' <<a href="mailto:stylist@nfbnet.org">stylist@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:llambert@zoominternet.net">llambert@zoominternet.net</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Stylist] Nature Poetry Submissions<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Sunday Afternoon Greetings,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>I am sharing a site for the publication of Nature Poetry – <i>Plum Tree Tavern</i> – editor Russell Streur.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>This is a nature-themed poetry site that I like very much. The editor has clear and specific guidelines about what he expects so it is easy to know if your poem might be just right for his publication. That makes it easy to select the work you may want to send.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>I have been so occupied with writing my books – that I have neglected sending out poems to some publications that I have had work in – so I thought of Plum Tree Tavern and began to work on a submission to send for the Autumn season. As I looked over his guidelines to refresh my mind, I noticed something that caught my attention. I discovered that he has listed my new chapbook – <b><i>first snow</i></b> – on his list of recommended readings by the Tavern. That was a nice surprise – <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Here is the link to my chapbook if you want to have a look at what it is like: <a href="https://www.finishinglinepress.com/product/first-snow-by-lynda-mckinney-lambert/">https://www.finishinglinepress.com/product/first-snow-by-lynda-mckinney-lambert/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>This publisher shows the book covers and right beside the cover image, they put a portrait of the author. I’ve not seen that done before but I think it is a great idea.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>If you want to send out something for consideration to <i>The Plum Tree Tavern,</i> here is the link to the guidelines: <a href="https://theplumtreetavern.blogspot.com/p/guidelines.html">https://theplumtreetavern.blogspot.com/p/guidelines.html</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Happy submitting – August is the best month of the year to submit work.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Editors do not get so much work submitted in August, I have read numerous times by authors who have said this. People are usually on holiday in August and writers wait till fall to resume sending out their work. Don’t miss an opportunity. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Lynda<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:.5in;background:white'><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1C1E21'>Lynda McKinney Lambert – Author/Artist<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:.5in;background:white'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:.5in;background:white'><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#C00000'>My MISSION STATEMENT<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><i><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1C1E21'>I am the keeper of memories. I distil and share them through art and writing.</span></i><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><i><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1C1E21'>I reveal what is forgotten, lost, or unseen.</span></i><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol;color:#1C1E21'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><i><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1C1E21'>I write spare poems and thoughtful personal essays.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol;color:#1C1E21'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><i><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1C1E21'>I create art with brilliant colors & precious materials, one stitch at a time.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:1.0in;background:white'><i><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1C1E21'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>