Hey everyone!
I just wanted to share some very exciting news: three of my poems are getting published in three new anthologies from United Press Ltd!
I entered two competitions by United Press Ltd earlier this year and both my submissions were successful! My poem "Diminuendo" is being published in their anthology "Seeds of Inspiration" which hits the shelves this autumn, and my poem "This Poet's Hands" will be featured in the "National Poetry Anthology" which comes out in 2012.
But the best piece of news has to be my third poem. The editor at United Press sent me a letter telling me he was so impressed with my work he wants to publish "Our Love" in their upcoming anthology "Uplifting Moments" - a collection I didn't even submit to!
I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone on ABCtales for their invaluable support over the years - part of my success belongs to you!
Magic xxx
FTSE100 | September 17, 2011 - 20:10
Great news Magic. You deserve it.
Paul
Highhat | September 17, 2011 - 20:20
Yes great news Magic- and yes you certainly deserve it- well done...
Beeme | September 17, 2011 - 20:25
This is fantastic news Magic! I'm so happy for you, well done! Your poetry is amazing I hope you beileve me now!!
Beeme xx
MistakenMagic | September 17, 2011 - 20:31
Thanks so much, Paul, Pia and Beeme! This is my first big poetry break, really feels like I've got my foot in the door now :)
Magic xxx
fatboy74 | September 17, 2011 - 20:41
Magic you absolutely deserve it, your poetry is brilliant and should be read by more people. You're still only a youngster as well and will improve and improve which is pretty scary. I'm well chuffed for you - nice one. :-) :-)
Prettyrose | September 17, 2011 - 20:42
well done magic :)))) well deserved.
Glad for you.
xxxx
MistakenMagic | September 17, 2011 - 20:57
Thank you fatboy and Prettyrose! :-) Ah, I don't feel so young anymore - we've just dropped my little sister off at university to start her first term there! Rather happy I don't have to relive Freshers' week when I return to Durham in two weeks!
Magic xxx
MistakenMagic | September 17, 2011 - 21:28
Thanks, Richard! What a beautiful metaphor - but the flowers would never have grown if it weren't for people like you on ABC ;-)
Magic xxx
SundaysChild | September 17, 2011 - 22:40
Many congratulations Magic- though it comes as no surprise! All the best to you. xx
Lord Lucan | September 18, 2011 - 06:27
Congratulations!
MistakenMagic | September 18, 2011 - 10:32
Thank you Sunday and Lord Lucan! :-)
Magic xxx
skinner_jennifer | September 18, 2011 - 11:31
Hi Magic,
just turned on to ABC Tales this morning and read
your amazing news, that's wonderful, I really wish
you all the luck in the future.
It looks like we have a future poetry star in our
mists.
Jenny.xxx
shoe | September 18, 2011 - 12:36
Wow! really, really, well done, I am so glad but not at all surprised, keep us posted on the release dates,:}
maggyvaneijk | September 18, 2011 - 13:18
MAGIC! wow, this is all more than deserved and the beginning of a long line of publications. Congrats!!!
insertponceyfre... | September 18, 2011 - 13:18
Big big congratulations magic! Make sure you get Tony to put a link on the front page when it's out so we can buy it.
MistakenMagic | September 18, 2011 - 13:54
Thank you Jenny, Shirley, Maggy and insert!! As soon as I know when and where you can buy the anthologies, I'll let Tony know :-) So excited!
Magic xxx
oldpesky | September 18, 2011 - 20:40
Congrats magic. I just tracked down Diminuendo and was completely blown away.
MistakenMagic | September 18, 2011 - 20:47
Thanks OP! Glad you like "Diminuendo" :-)
Magic xxx
Cavalcaderl | September 19, 2011 - 18:43
new MistakenMagic
Many congratulations.
You are a very good poet.
and deserve the publications,wherever
whoever publishes, for you!
Well done. Are you making it to London.
Thankyou hope you go on geting published.
Hope your well. Diminuendo check again.
(cavalderl) julie xx
MistakenMagic | September 19, 2011 - 19:59
Thanks, Julie! I'm afraid I won't be able to come down to London as it's a bit too far for me to go so close to returning to uni. But I hope you all have a great evening!
Magic xxx
celticman | September 19, 2011 - 23:25
That is absolutely wonderful news. Well done. But you no longer write here, because we're all too jealous. Brilliant news.
MistakenMagic | September 20, 2011 - 10:04
Thanks, celticman! Don't worry, it'll take a lot to get me to abandon ABC ;-)
Magic xxx
Kilb50 | September 20, 2011 - 10:41
Well done Magic! Thoroughly deserved!
MistakenMagic | September 20, 2011 - 16:08
Cheers, Mark :)
Magic xxx