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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Be
sure to introduce yourself in the Federation online forums,
and check out the
member biography
section to find out more about each.
New Members:
Jan Savory - Burlington, ON
Virginia K Muller - Fort Pierce, FL
Saskia Maddock - Oakville, ON
Pat Newson - Comox, BC
Ron Gildart - Vancouver, BC
Bernice Lever - Bowen Island, BC
Eoin O'Brien - Charlottetown, PEI
Janet Reid - Iroquois Falls, ON
James Quinn - Mississauga, ON
Morgan Balanaser - Oakville, ON
Luminita Suse - Gloucester, ON
Karen Haffey - Toronto, ON
Frederick Mundle - Dalhousie, NB
Michael Cotterell - St. Lazare, QC
Brian Collinson, Oakville, ON
Najah Shuqair - Sarnia, ON
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean
C.C, C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D.
Governor General of Canada
Renewals:
Jean Burbidge
Gary Pierluigi
Randy Scott NanchinLucia GoreaBonita SummersAlvin EnsLinda DowdGraham DuckerRaymond FenechGlenda Walker-HobbsElaine TravissStella DuckerLorna J Knox
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POETRY CANADA
SHIPPING
The next issue of Poetry Canada is completed
and shipped. If you didn't get a copy, you may
need to renew.
Look for it soon. This
editions interview is with John Wing Jr. poet and
comedian who has appeared on the Tonight Show six times
with Johnny Carson and Jay Leno, plus had 3 CBC
productions of his own and a full radio series. You'll
find out his journey from Canada to Los Angeles and what
that has meant to his career and advice he has for
others.
Poets Featured include:
* Carrie Siemens - Canada
* Janet Reid - Canada
* Katie Murphy - Canada
* Jonathon Greenhause - USA
* Denise Asuncion - Canada
* Alan Morrison - UK
* Eoin O'Brien - Canada
* Louisa Howerow - Canada
* Changming Yuan - Canada
Rhyming Contest Winner:
* Debbie Ouellet - Canada
Book Review - by Gary Phaup
Interview with John Wing Jr.
by Tracy Repchuk
Get your copy today!
A reminder that for only $9.95 USD for the full year, you can get a look at
over 15 editions and always the current edition of
Poetry Canada in PDF format. Get all the great information from 2004, 2005, 2006, and
2007 - for one LOW PRICE!
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CONTESTS & CALLS
Check out the current contests:
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY:
Be a part of something big, and volunteer for an anthology. Get promoted by
the CFP through this newsletter and get a free Poetry Canada ad.
CALLING All Artists -
How would you like your art on the cover of our anthologies? Credit and 2 free
copies plus get free promoted.
Send a .jpg or .gif for review - even better is if you have a link to a
gallery.
CALLING a book layout volunteer:
How would you like your name in one of our anthologies? Credit and 2 free
copies plus get promoted.
Let me know ASAP - we are seeking right now for the Poetry of Love and The
Poetry of Seasons. Books will also appear on Amazon.com with your credit listing.
Rhyming Poetry;
where the winner
of each will appear in Poetry Canada magazine and get a free copy! Call now open.
The 8th annual ArtFest 2008
held in Hollywood, CA is going to be held on Oct. 11th and 12th. Poetry
reading is Oct. 11th, but you can buy a full week-end pass.
The 2008 CBC Literary Awards competition is now open!
The deadline for submissions is November 1st, 2008. The Awards are
Canada's only literary competition celebrating original, unpublished works in
both official languages. There are three categories: short story, poetry, and
creative nonfiction, with cash prizes totaling $60,000, courtesy of the Canada
Council for the Arts, publication in Air Canada's enRoute magazine and
visibility for the winners and their winning entries offered by CBC.
To find out how to enter, go to
www.cbc.ca/literaryawards
Understanding the Film Business and Where you fit in as a Writer
by Eric Sherman Sunday October 12th
from 1 – 3:30 PM at the Artists for a Better World Arts festival
Eric has been a directing and production consultant to Universal Studios,
Paramount Pictures and The Mount Company and has worked with several of
Hollywood's leading writers, producers and directors.
Find out more at:
artistsforabetterworld.org
We promote FREE contests, if you have one, let us know and we'll let
everyone else know.
SPREAD THE WORD
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logo on your site, and let us know, and you'll be automatically entered
into a contest where you can win a free ad in Poetry Canada. Link
to: http://www.federationofpoets.com
CALENDAR COORDINATOR
Betty Dobson of Halifax, Nova Scotia is the
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
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October, the excitement of fall, changing leaves and a very scary
holiday. Boo.
Tons of speaking engagements for me, and a sold out
poetry event I am holding in October in Hollywood, CA - what a
great way to start the month.
Things to do this month:
1. Submit to all the anthologies
2. Enjoy listening to the Priscila Uppal interview.
Federation of Poets Interview Series
3. Attend a live event or talk with someone on the forum. If you haven't
joined it yet - go here.
CFP FORUM - Register first.
Join the Canadian Federation of Poets
www.FederationofPoets.com
It's money well spent!
LAST CHANCE FOR SOME
The call is open for 7 anthologies.
The Poetry of
(TM)
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www.thepoetryof.com
World-wide Call
Check them all out, and submit to any that
speaks to you. The Poetry
of...
Enjoy the journey.
Tracy Lynn Repchuk
President and Founder of the Canadian Federation of Poets
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The live interview with Griffin Poetry prize finalist Priscila
Uppal was a smashing success with attendees thanking me multiple
times for creating this opportunity.
We discussed her journey, inspirations, nomination
process, publishing experiences, and how she took her poetry
career to the next level. We also got her insights on her
nominated book Ontological Necessities.
For a limited time I am providing access to the
audio replay so you can be a part of this wonderful experience.
You'll discover in this revealing interview:
* Her advice for self publishing, and attracting a publisher
* How everything you do is relative
* Critique versus Criticism - How you cope
* Top 3 things you can do to take your poetry career to the next
level
* What happens after you are nominated for a major award
* How she became an Amazon.com bestselling poet
* The 2 tests she has for all of her poetry and why
All of this is included as a subscriber Go Now
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UNITING TO CREATE ONE VOICE
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THE POETRY OF... ANTHOLOGIES
Enter them ALL!
The call is open for 7 anthologies.
The Poetry of
(TM)
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www.thepoetryof.com
World-wide Call
LOVE - Closed
SEASONS - Closed
RELATIONSHIPS - Closed
BIRTH - Closed
CHECK THEM ALL OUT!!
Marriage
Food
Children
Peace
Spirituality
Travel
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Are you a CFP member and write articles? Send them in too. They
can be considered for this newsletter as well. That is free publicity
and promotion whether you are a poet, editor or publicist. The articles
should be how to, tips and tricks, getting published type. Anything that
helps a poet take their craft to the next level.
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FEATURED POETRY CALL
Have you ever heard
of a thing called marriage?
The Poetry of Marriage anthology is
about union - of people, a blending of elements, a formal or
informal agreement. It is what you have either experienced yourself,
viewed directly, or have an opinion on. food. A topic that carries with it a memory for everyone.
Remember growing up watching your parents? Or
were they divorced? How
did you feel? What can you express, share or help someone else with?
Did you ever
marry? Divorce? There has to be something cathartic either for
yourself, or others.
Have you
been married 20 years? 30? 40? Share a special anniversary poem,
write one, let others know the path to longevity.
Marriage
binds us, creates hope, life, love, family, and it’s an important
part of the preservation of mankind.
Whatever it
is - share your experiences.
The Poetry of Marriage knows you have a poem
to share - so send your submissions before it closes to:
Tony Tremblett -
tonyt@federationofpoets.com
CFP ADDRESS UPDATES
A reminder that if you move, please let us know. We are getting more
and more Poetry Canada magazines back, and this is costing us to resend and get
updates.
FEATURED BOOK
life unmasked
by Saskia Maddock
Saskia a lifelong
writer but brand new publisher, I am proud (and nervous, and
excited) to offer this first body of work to you, the reader. I
have always been drawn to express myself in poetry; to recognize
and communicate, using ordinary but magical words, those moments
where I truly understand the reality around me. I take a deep
breath, settle into the present, and begin to write.
life unmasked is part
of my journey through this wonderful, chaotic, messy world of
ours, and I wish to share it with you. I hope you enjoy it.
$20.00
CDN
US/Canadian shipping included.
Int'l shipping extra
Please contact me at
lifeunmasked1@yahoo.ca
to order, or for further information.
Book this spot - Only $15
includes online feature too
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CFP EVENTS
Third Thursday of Every Month - 7pm
Oakville Federation
Timothy's World Coffee
321 Lakeshore Rd. E, Oakville, ON
Contact: George Arnold
George@federationofpoets.com
Open mic event for all members, non members and Federation
Affiliate members to participate in.
Third Wednesday
of Every Month - 7pm
Halifax Federation of Poets
Mollyz Diner
2104 Gottingen Street, Halifax, NS
Every third Wednesday of each month
Contact: Donelda Kent at doneldak@federationofpoets.com
Last
Thursday of Every Month - 7pm
New Brunswick Federation
Pizza Delight
9362 Main St. Richibucto, NB
Contact: Rebecca Cuevas De Caissie
Rebecca@federationofpoets.com
Admission: Free
Open mic event where poets and performers can get together and share both poetry and short stories.
Federation
Peel Region (Brampton/Mississauga).
Last Saturday of every month starting at 2 p.m. at the
Heritage Glen Residences,
6515 Glen Erin Dr., Mississauga.
ON
Peel Region Federation
Contact: Cheryl Xavier
CherylX@federationofpoets.com
Admission: Free
Durham Region Federation of Poets
contact Stella Ducker at
StellaCD@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
NEW**
India Federation of Poets
contact Nikhil Parekh
at: nikhilp@federationofpoets.com
Check out all the details on the calendar
CFP
MEMBER NEWS
I f you are a CFP member with exciting news, let us know. Send an email
with the news in it, and a subject line of CFP Member News.
Tracy Repchuk -
Nikhil Parekh -
* Won his 4th and 5th Limca World Records!
That is totally amazing. Be sure to check out all of
Nikhil's accolades and get the full details at: PR Web or Yahoo News
about his recent limca world record
for the Canadian Federation of Poets CFP and the other one for McGill Dictionary
Bonita Summers -
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Anti-war poems were published in The Gazette by Stephen Gill
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Appeared in Within Kingston
Magazine
* Published in
Writers Manual
Oneal Walters-
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Holding a WOMEN in
2009 Poetry Contest
www.myspace.com/onealwalters
Debbie Ouellet-
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Debbie poem, 'Word Pole Lease Blues' was
published in The Egregious in May 2008 and will be
published in the next issue of its parent magazine The
Feathertale Review.
* Her poem 'I Pass the Loom' was published in Inscribed
in June 2008.
* Her poem 'Finale' won the Poetry Canada Rhyming Poetry
contest and was published along with her poem 'Word
Storms' in the most recent issue of Poetry Canada. *
Debbie was one of the readers representing the Canadian
Federation of Poets at the Stellar Literary Festival on
September 27th in Oshawa.
Gary Pierluigi-
*
Not only has he been published in journals
such as Grain, On Spec, Queen's Quarterly and CV2, I now
have a full length poetry collection coming out in
February 2009 published by Serengeti Press entitled
"Over the Edge". I encourage all members to check out
the book when it comes online in February.
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CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE!!!
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