New Reviews for Field Guide to the End of the World, Best of the Net Nomination from Eye to the Telescope, September Endings and Goal-Setting
- At September 27, 2016
- By Jeannine Gailey
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Thanks to Darlene from Peeking Between the Pages for this new review of Field Guide to the End of the World:
And thanks to Eva Lucia’s Music and Literature blog for this review: https://evaluciamusicandliterature.wordpress.com/2016/09/27/field-guide-to-the-end-of-the-world/
And thanks to Eye to the Telescope for nominating my poem “Mermaid, on Land” for the Best of the Net award. This was a poem I wrote while struggling a few years ago with being in a wheelchair, which of course made me think of the Little Mermaid, whose every footstep felt like “walking on knives.” You can read the poem in the archive here:
http://eyetothetelescope.com/archives/018issue.html
So, really grateful for all this kind attention! Thank you!
It’s the end of September and the time of “Black Moon,” the second new moon this month, which, coincidentally, is supposed to bring about the end of the world or variously, the second coming. That’s this Friday, for astrological types. Oh, so many ends of the worlds we’ve been told about! In more optimistic news, I’ve been hunting for fall color – here in the Northwest, things are usually green, greener, greenest – but I think I found a few bits! Here’s a couple of shots of us goofing around with local leaves, the Japanese garden, and some apple branches! (I did not steal these apples, though I was tempted!)
Are you feeling more motivated, with the end of September? This is usually the season of submitting work, though I have so few poems to send out these days it’s hard! Last night during and after the debate, I wrote three poems and got a couple hundred words down for two book reviews (including for Dana Levin’s new apocalypse-themed Banana Palace)– so maybe I’m starting to finally get my brain back after the long post-pneumonia-tiredness? Anyway, what are your fall goals this year? I just mailed out some flyers to bookstores about the new book, which I’ve never done before – I’ll let you know if it makes any difference! (#prforpoets experiments, hurrah!)
I’m also hoping (!!) to get twenty reviews on the new book on Amazon – the minimum level at which Amazon starts “recommending” your book to others – and I’m not exactly sure how to go about it. I don’t think I’ve ever gotten more than 12 Amazon reviews on any previous book. So, readers, what do you suggest? Any magic tips or tricks? Anyone up for an Amazon review of Field Guide to the End of the World – leave a comment for an e-galley! And those who already have and love the book? Even a really short Amazon review is very much appreciated! Apples for you!