While on a short grading break, I came across some blogs that were giving away books of poetry as part of National Poetry Month and I thought that it was a great idea! Kelli Russell Agodon started it off and a lot of other bloggers are following suit.
The giveaway goes like this...you announce two books of poetry that you will be giving away at the end of the month--absolutely free--and those who want to be entered in the drawing comment with their blog address, or if they don't have a blog, then their email address spelled out like johndoe AT gmail DOT com to avoid potential spammers...
Usually, bloggers give away one of their own books and then another poetry book of their choosing, but if you haven't published a book of poetry yet (like me), then that's okay--just give away two of your favorite books or collections of poetry.
So that is just what I am going to do...
I'm giving away two books. The first one is The Best American Poetry 2010, an amazing collection of poetry from writers such as Billy Collins, Louise Gluck, Adrienne Rich, Charles Simic, and David Shapiro. The book is brand new and is ready for whoever wants it!
The next book is The Lost Atlas of Desire, a rare collection by Jeremy Downes. This book is also new and has poems featured in journals such as The MacGuffin, Riverrun, and Penumbra.
So you all know what to do now! If you want a free book of poetry, leave a comment and I will announce the winners on May 1st!
You are in my basket for the drawing, Tawnysha, and I would be happy to be in yours.
ReplyDeleteI've been looking at your blog, and you are a busy woman! I'm glad school work will be ending soon as editing work continues to pick up. Sounds like you are handling it all so well!
Thanks so much, Kathleen! You are officially the first person to be entered in the drawing :)
ReplyDeleteOh, oh, oh, pick me!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sandy. I've added you, too!
ReplyDeletePlease add me to your contest. You can contact me through the provided email address or by posting on or entering my contest on my blog (address above). And thank you for participating in the contest and spreading the words of poetry.
ReplyDeleteWill do! Thanks for entering the drawing!
ReplyDeleteCount me in! Thanks and I'm glad I found your blog too :)
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Will do! Thanks, Laura!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to throw my name in the virtual hat.
ReplyDeletePlease feel welcome to enter my giveaway:
http://www.32poems.com/blog/2267/free-poetry-books-2011-the-big-poetry-giveaway
deborah at 32 poems dot com
http://www.32poems.com/blog
Great, Deborah! Thanks! I will check out your blog now...
ReplyDeleteplease enter me, i'd love to win!
ReplyDeletethisquiethourATgmailDOTcom
Will do! Thanks, Renee!
ReplyDeleteThanks for doing this! Please count me in: eldritch1313 at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteYay! This is so freaking fun. Enter me please, Celia (hobomok@aol.com).
ReplyDeletePlease add me to your contest. You can contact me through by posting on or entering my contest on my blog (address above). And thank you for participating in the contest and spreading the words of poetry.
ReplyDeleteWhoops, I think I posted here twice. My apologies.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo, I'd love to own a copy of either! :)
ReplyDeletejo.tee35ATgmailDOTcom
Please enter me in YOUR contest. Thanks for visiting my site.
ReplyDeleteYou are all entered in the drawing! I'll keep you posted!
ReplyDeletePut me in the Lost Atlas hat...
ReplyDeleteI have the BAP..
jimk_arts
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ya hoo
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Will do, Jim! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHey, please count me in!
ReplyDeletePlease enter me, and thanks so much for participating!
ReplyDeletePlease count me in! My blog also has a giveaway going at http://thealchemistskitchen.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI'd love to get in on the giveaway - my name is Mary Virginia Cooley and my email address is mcooley(at)gustavus(dot)edu! Happy National Poetry Month!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to be included in your drawing. Thank you for your generousity.
ReplyDeletewww.jessicagoodfellow.blogspot.com
Please count me in! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to enter. Thanks!
ReplyDeletenewzoopoet@aol.com
Thanks so much! You are all in the drawing!
ReplyDeletePlease include me in the giveaway, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you,
Sherry
Sounds good. Please throw my hat into the hat.
ReplyDeleteYes, please! Great books! Please enter me for both and thanks for entering my giveaway.
ReplyDeleteMe, too! Don't forget me, my email is AmazingJawstart@yahoo.com
ReplyDeletecount me in, please!
ReplyDeletehttp://russellevatt.blogspot.com/ is my poetry and performance blog.
ReplyDeleteI want to be a winner!
russell.evatt (at) gmail (dot) com
those sound wonderful,
ReplyDeleteI am interested!
Thank you for counting me in.
(You are welcome to drop by and join my giveaway)
Blessings,
D!
Thanks for doing this giveaway -- I'd love to be entered. I have a poetry giveaway over at my blog as well!
ReplyDeleteMe too!
ReplyDeletedanicagrunertATyahooDOTca
Please include me in your giveaway!! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou are all entered! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for entering, everybody. Jim K. won The Lost Atlas of Desire and Valerie won the Best American Poetry 2010 collection. I will have another contest for short story month (May), so stay tuned!
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