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372. Something to share: the editor’s critique of submitted manuscript

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I wanted to tell my friends who have been following me: My manuscript submission was reviewed by an editor, just a once over, and I was sent a critique. Suggestions were made that I can use or not. I will probably take heed. Most are about organization, and a few mechanical tweaks. But the main thing is the manuscript was favorably reviewed. Here are a few comments:       Comments: The author establishes a strong voice in these poems, so much so that it’s clear when a poem is in the voice of a character, like “Love: Lost and … Continue reading →

364. POETRY: The key poem for book: The Cerebral Jukebox

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It is done. I felt that my book should have a featured poem that would reflect the title. This was weighing on me for months. Then it hit me. In 1968 I studied writing at The City College of New York. I finally had the space in my schedule, and I registered for fiction writing with author, Mark J. Mirsky, and nonfiction writing with the author, Eve Merriam. They were cool, smart and funny. Both liked my work. But I was a kid, had so little experience to draw upon. I realize now how living and learning is key to … Continue reading →

469 Your book review: comments here, please

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Please leave your comments here. I’d love to hear your reactions and feedback. Please let me know if you have a favorite poem. [mp3j track=”ascension.mp3″] With gratitude. Sans Souçi             39 CommentsChronological   Reverse   Threaded reply sanssouciblogs wrote on Jun 21, ’10 Mazel tov, cuz! I sat on my porch this beautiful afternoon with your book and read it cover to cover.  I found the autobiographical poems most affecting, maybe in part because I’m familiar with your cast of characters.  The memories of Stuyvesant Town and childhood friendships are so vivid.  I particularly admired the story-poem … Continue reading →

469. My book: Email from my cousin

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Mazel tov, cuz! I sat on my porch this beautiful afternoon with your book and read it cover to cover.  I found the autobiographical poems most affecting, maybe in part because I’m familiar with your cast of characters.  The memories of Stuyvesant Town and childhood friendships are so vivid.  I particularly admired the story-poem about your exhausted mother sending her two little girls downstairs for a birthday present.  What a wonderful snapshot of that time and place and those beleaguered men and women known as our parents.  Congratulations, dear Susan.  And thank you for your sweet inscription. Best of luck … Continue reading →