YAY! My book of poems: WHEN YOU GET HERE and my unpublished non-fiction manuscript SHORTIES: Short Poems and Their Forms from Around the World both just garnered gold medals in the Florida Writers Association awards for 2020.
Still trying to catch my breath!
What wonderful news, Shutta. Glad to see Florida is appreciating you.
Dear Shutta,
My order of “When You Get Here” arrived and I read it last night. Found the poems fresh, tender, vivid, and thoughtful. Especially loved “Summer Portrait” and “The Leaving Season.” You have a real gift for the use of words, an attentive eye, and warm and witty attitude. I thoroughly enjoyed the collection. Congratulations on your RPLA Gold Medal! All the best.
Phyllis McKinley
Phyllis; I just saw this lovely note. I’m so glad you enjoyed the poems in When You Get Here. They were pulled from a lifetime of writing poetry. I’m currently trying to create a second vol. Thank you so much for letting me know. If you have a moment, it always helps to leave a review at whichever site you purchased the book from. Take care, Shutta