Update: I placed 12th in the 76th Annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition in the Non-Rhyming Poem Category! This is a huge poetic win for me!! As an award winning poet/photographer and honors faculty member I enjoy teaching and creating wonderful stories, poems, articles,and photographs. I love winning awards and helping others achieve their writing goals and publishing opportunities. I enjoy publishing my poetry chapbooks, and will write some more how-to chapbooks in the next month or two. I like to guide my students, and give them ample opportunity to create and revise.
This is one of my favorite Borders Express stores in Michigan. Stop by and and shop at this awesome store. You'll be able to purchase autographed copies of both of my books, "Woman Reclining", and, "Cheryl's Musings: A Day In The Life Of An Award Winning Poet & Photographer".
posted by C.A. Martin @ 9:11 PM
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I am happy to tell you that I've written another award winning piece recently,and that it'll be turned into a children's book at a later date. I was inspired when I began writing it a year ago and the words flowed as quick as a salmon traveling upstream......What I didn't do was complete it all in one sitting as I knew that what I had created at the time was good. Yet I knew that stopping was the best way to save the story. Another words I didn't want to ruin its unique flavor. I told myself that I'd pick up the pace once again when I was ready to compose again, and the zest to do it in one sitting.
And, that's exactly what happened. I put aside a block of time to write and spice it up without editing the first draft which was essentially complete from my first attempt at penning this story.
I was hoping that I could re-connect with the characters easily and move the story along without any bumps in the road. Thankfully I was able to do this in a short time and finish it up without any problems.
The visuals that I had in my head became as real to me as the characters who were living it on the computer screen. I was engrossed in every second of the storyline. My story telling prowess continues to educate, enthrall, and win prizes! I am all for that!!
posted by C.A. Martin @ 7:27 AM
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I wanted to let you all know that you can purchase both of my books on www.amazon.com and www.borders.com, and www.barnes&noble.com, and other online websites.
With everyone's hectic lifestyle in 2008, sometimes it's easier to purchase merchandise from an online retailer. I appreciate having the opportunity to buy items from them too!
On Amazon.com you can find, "Writing My Book Of Poetry", an amazon short by yours truly, "Woman Reclining", and, my latest book, "Cheryl's Musings: A Day In The Life Of An Award Winning Poet & Photographer".
You can plug in any of my titles and purchase them right there online!
Here's my other website information: http://outskirtspress.com/womanreclining
www.authorhouse.com type in "book store", and then type in, "Cheryl's Musings". You will see a lovely green sea photograph on my book!!
I hope this information is helpful to all of my customers!!
posted by C.A. Martin @ 12:46 PM
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I was happy to hold two book signings in the past week. The first was at the Borders Express in Westland Michigan. This store is inside of the mall. Feel free to stop by and purchase your copy of Cheryl's Musings today!
Yesterday I was at the Southgate Borders Express located on Eureka Road. I love this store too, and, you can pick up copies of both of my books. Hurry as they are almost sold out of "Woman Reclining", and, my new book, "Cheryl's Musings: A Day In The Life Of An Award Winning Poet and Photographer" should sell out fast!
I just want to thank all of the book store customers who stopped by and spoke to me at both stores. For those who went the extra mile and purchased a copy of one or both of my books, I am extending to you a hearty thank you!!
posted by C.A. Martin @ 8:47 PM
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