Canadian Poetry: October 2006 Canadian Federation of Poets & Poetry Canada Newsletter

Poetry by: J.J. Steinfeld, ikechukwu ajah, Davide Trame, Karen Corfield, Humberta Aroujo, Allen Dowran, Kevin Taylor, David Birmingham, Sharran Windwalker, Brent Robillard

Poets' Marketplace

Rhyming contest winner: Brian Cobbledick

Poetry, art, photography, and culture

Photography by John Thompson

Cover page by Ivy Bigbee

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Poetry Canada Magazine

CONTESTS & CALLS

Check out the current contests:

NEW! The Way to Happiness and

Rhyming Poetry; where the winner of each will appear in Poetry Canada magazine and get a free copy! Call now open.

CFP members call for CCLA Anthology
Canada Cuba Literary Alliance "It was as if..." contest.

NEW! Stellar Showcase Journal
Our Fall Issue (online & print) are published and we are now focusing on our Winter Issue (Dec 1st quarterly publication) Our poets and writers are from all over the world. Check out our online journal. www.stellarshowcasejournal.com

Stellar Showcase Journal accepts poetry, short stories & articles on writing year round. Submission deadline for the winter issue is Nov 5th.

NEW! ANTHOLOGY CALL FOR RHYMING, METRICAL POETRY

Anthology Call “Poems for Big Kids”
(poetry for older children)
Submissions close approx. 30 Oct. 2007

Check it out and submit your work today!

Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest - No Fee
Online Submission Deadline: April 1, 2007
Winning Writers invites you to enter the sixth annual Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest. The prize pool has doubled to $3,336.40 in cash, with a top prize of $1,359. There is no fee to enter. Judge: Jendi Reiter.
Submit online

CFP MEMBER TESTIMONIAL

Donelda Kent, CFP Member, Halifax, NS
Kent Publications & Productions

"I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the Canadian Federation of Poets and especially Tracy Repchuk. As a member, I've thoroughly enjoyed my time spent with the Oakville Chapter in Ontario. Then, when I told Tracy I was planning on starting a Chapter in Nova Scotia once I got moved, the support I received was unbelievable. I could not have done this without all the advice and help received by Tracy for our startup here in Halifax. My sincere thanks to an amazing lady for putting this society together and the success she has had with promoting poetry. I only see good things in the future for all of us.

I would also like to extend my thanks to George Arnold for my learning experiences in Oakville as well as his motivational talents.
Lastly, I would like to thank Betty Dobson for co-chairing this project with me. Her wonderful talents with posters, banners and all her managerial skills, played a fantastic role in launching the Halifax Chapter.

Thanks to everyone in The Canadian Federation of Poets for all their contributions."

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To see the complete content list of each issue visit the archives at: www.poetrycanada.com/contributors.htm

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CALENDAR COORDINATOR

Betty Dobson of Halifax, Nova Scotia who has taken on the position of Calendar Coordinator!

If you are a CFP member, this is a great way to promote your book launches, appearances, and check out contest calls and events.

If you are a CFP member, or a CFP Affiliate Organization feel free to submit your events to us. It is a great way to easily increase attendance. Send your information to: Calendar Coordinator: Betty Dobson

	Well I just returned from Hollywood California where the Artists for a Better World Festival took place, and I would recommend starting to plan to come next year, because it is so much fun, the learning is exceptional, there is an art show that goes on during it where work is awarded, and the weather and tourism are awesome. If you're not already a member, it is a great time to join the CFP and be eligible for our next anthology. Our first anthology, The Future Looks Bright, had our highest grossing sales in InnerSurf history, was ordered in large quantities into the library system, and is completely SOLD OUT! Check out the benefits and join. A free subscription to Poetry Canada magazine and over 20 other benefits, to help you really get your money's worth. Tracy Lynn Repchuk President and Founder of the Canadian Federation of Poets

CHRISTMAS IS COMING

It's time to think about selling your books for stocking stuffers and gift giving. You need to act fast to book space in the Canadian Federation of Poets newsletter, front index, CFP Feature Shop Spot, or other ways to open the door for the Christmas sales rush. You can sell as much in this period as the entire year. Spots are selling fast, on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Find out more, rates start at just $15 and can turn your Christmas into a very merry one.

BOOKS THAT MAKE IT HAPPEN

ATTENTION CFP Ezine READERS: If you're thinking about writing a book, I strongly recommend you take a look at this site! Are you ready to take your poetry to the next level? The Canadian Federation of Poets has put together a list of the top books out there, that will help you do this. How to get published, markets, contests, how to make a living as a poet, information that you can use to increase your exposure. Check out our NEW Feature Store

Feature Book Announce

Poetic Beauty by Joanne Joyce Green

POETIC BEAUTY is a story Joanne wrote in the hopes of giving teens the courage to stand up and say no to abuse when dating. This story is about a teen who finds herself in a bad situation, and is courageous enough to look honestly at her feelings. As she realizes the danger that would confront her if she chose to continue in this volatile relationship, she knew there were choices to be made, and she alone must find the courage to make them.
Paperback - 84 pages ISBN #08059-9109-3
Get your copy today for $12.00 from Rose Dog Books

Through The Ages by Michaela Sefler

Through The Ages is a compilation of Inspirational Poetry, where Michaela taps into her spirituality, to reflect on inspiration drawn from the ancient Qabbala, scripture, nature, and creation - to express a thirst and desire for knowledge, transcendence, and a longing for unity and completion.
She conveys desires, hopes, and pain as legitimate means for forgiveness and deliverance. She expresses a longing for a redeemer, and a perfect hero and alludes to biblical figures as such personas and archetypes in our lives.
Paperback - 160 pages ISBN 1424102510
Get your copy today for $19.95 from Amazon.com

Advertise your book here for just $25 or $10 if you are a CFP member, or get a free book announce here with every 4 week
Feature Book reservation.

CFP EVENTS

Thursday October 19th, 2006 - 7pm
Oakville Federation
Contact: George Arnold
Timothy's World Coffee
321 Lakeshore Rd. E, Oakville,

Open mic event where poets and performers can get together and share both poetry and short stories.

Tuesday October 31st, 2006 - 7pm
CFP Halifax Nova Scotia
Contact: Betty Dobson or Donelda Kent
at: Mollyz Diner, 2104 Gottingen Street, Halifax. http://www.mollyzdiner.ca/

Open mic event where poets and performers can get together and share both poetry and short stories.

Sunday October 21st, 2006 - 2pm
Ottawa Federation
Contact: Richard Vallance
Royal Oak II Restaurant
161 Laurier East, Ottawa

Every third Sunday of the month. 2-4pm
Admission: Free
Open mic event where poets and performers can get together and share both poetry and short stories.

Now and November 19th, 2006
Burlington Federation
Contact: George Arnold
Burlington Art Centre, AIC Gallery
1333 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington

It is time to head down to the BAC to view the display of landscapes by Barry McCarthy, and create the work that will be presented on Sunday Nov. 19th. It is a fantastic event to attend, and participate in, and has produced some of the best writing I have seen.

North Vancouver Federation of Poets
Interested members should contact Deborah Kelly to become a part of this chapter, and its launch date which is January 17th, 2007 at 7-9pm at Beans Coffee house on Lonsdale and 18th Street.
This will be an exciting date, similar to the excitement generated by the Halifax group, with featured speakers so far such as the International Christian Poet Laureate "Violet Nesdoly" and many more in the works. She will be announcing details soon of the location. If you're in that area, feel free to contact Deborah now and let her know. Email: Deborahk@federationofpoets.com

Durham Region Federation of Poets contact Stella Ducker at StellaD@federationofpoets.com

Penticton, BC Federation of Poets contact Donna Thompson at: DonnaT@federationofpoets.com

Calgary, Alberta Federation of Poets contact Wei Yin at: weiyin@federationofpoets.com

Check out all of our happenings or get complete details on the above events from our online calendar.

MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

Tracy Lynn Repchuk was an esteemed presenter at the Artists For A Better World Festival in Hollywood California for the Grand Gala Awards Event. It was a fantastic event, with outstanding performances from singers, dancers, and musicians. Tracy presented the Humanitarian Award for longstanding devotion to the arts and humanitarian causes to Francisco Ramirez.

Tracy Lynn Repchuk appeared in the latest edition of the Stellar Showcase Journal, a print and online journal. Her submission entitled "Destiny calling" can be read here.

If you are a CFP member, and have exciting news, send it to us with a subject of CFP Member News submit.

POETRY CANADA NEW FORMAT

This month brought an exceptional Poetry Canada magazine release, with full participation from artists, poets and photographers. The hard copy version will continue, but because the magazine is so diverse, with work from all over the world, a new format has been introduced for online visitors. You can now subscribe to the online version, for only $9.95 for the full year.

That's a full year where you get the current edition, the 2006 issues that have already been issued, and the entire 2005 series which includes valuable articles such as:
"Top 4 ways to Help make it happen!"
"How to sell your greeting card verses"
"The Writer Within"
"Top 10 things to do with your poetry"
"Poetry Survey Results - What you need to know!"

And, since I realize that you need information to help you get more out of your poetry, for a limited time only, I will include the entire 2004 issues as well, which has terrific advice such as:
"Top 5 mistakes self-published authors make"
"10 ways to improve your poetry and get published"

That's a total of 13 issues for only $9.95

Subscribe today and keep informed for the full year.

Email: tracy@federationofpoets.com

web: http://www.federationofpoets.com