I’m an old branch of driftwood on the beach

Why do they think the fire within me is out of reach

I see our universe in a blade of grass

And every barricaded window is only a piece of glass

Our combined pointed scratches will shatter panes into light

Every sharp word we write, will be another molar bite

Every tiny drop in the river, eventually flows into the sea

Every little ripple on the lake, begins a wave set free

Do not be quiet, speak proudly, and have a say

Our voices are amassing strength, do not delay

The cloudy silence, enforced by corporate powers

Cannot be the way to nurture our earth’s flowers

Ivor Steven (c)  Jan 2020

• Submissions for the anthology will be open from January 1, 2020 through January 31, 2020
• You are welcome to submit up to 5 pieces of creative work; which may include poetry, prose, creative non-fiction, short fiction, and/or original artwork.
• Each piece of writing submitted must be limited in length (under 1,000 words).
• Submission of previously published pieces is acceptable if you retain full rights to your work.
• Artwork can be submitted in black and white OR color but all artwork should be black and white compatible.
• Using a pen name or publishing anonymously is acceptable.
• Writing submitted in experimental formatting is a challenge, particularly in an anthology. The editors will make a good faith effort to maintain your formatting but cannot guarantee complete fidelity. Please review your files before uploading to ensure that it is clear how you would like your work to appear.
• Questions? Contact the Editors at indieblucollective@gmail.com

Not too long ago, I was featured with an interview with Fae Corps Publishing.  In the interest of sharing resources with the writing community, I asked if I could repay the favor, and they were gracious enough to participate!  Their mission regarding the indie community is right in line with my own, so without further adieu, let’s learn more about this great independent writing resource.

From their facebook page:

Fae Corps Publishing was created by two sisters, Patti Harris and Cyndi Pilcher. We are both Indie Authors and Artists and wanted to help others been seen.

It isn’t easy being an Indie. We all work our buns off to make sure our work is perfect before we get it into the hands of our fans. We do all the legwork once our work is done. All the marketing, the sales, setting up pages/websites, etc is all on us.

The Authors:

Jeanne Felfe
Morgana McCabe Allan
Joseph Y. Roberts
Artio Murphy
Daniel Mitchell
Ferrell Rosser
Avery D. Cabot
Ekta R. Garg
Tammy Lough
Kerry E.B. Black

Get your copy here!

Eleven authors…

Multiple genres…

A Tapestry of Elemental Tales…

Ride the high seas where one heart breaks and two others mend.

Find yourself on a supposedly deserted island and go on a quest to save our oceans.

Question the justice of life and save someone you’ll never meet.

Learn to believe in yourself and be careful what you pray for.

Beware of the greed that can burn you and go on a quest to another world.

Sink or swim, you’ve got to give life a whirl.

Whether you lean more toward Contemporary Fiction or to the grittier side of Grit Lit, you will find at least one story you’ll want to read again and again.

Authors:

Get a copy here!

Beyond the veil exists a world of enchanting Fae known for their temptation and trickery. From the sirens of the ocean depths to the kindly tree dwellers of the forest, these creatures lure you in with their beguiling charms.

Humans should be wary of the faery folk, particularly those who tread with darkness at their heels.

Take a journey to the sea where mermaids seek vengeance upon arrogant humans and ruthless pirates refuse to heed the Harbinger warning. A dip into the forest reveals a tree holding the evil of all mankind, while a naive woman becomes enthralled with the idea of building a fairy home only to be taken in by the wiles of a deceptive changling. Meanwhile, a mission turns awry when Fae from Summer and Winter Courts stumble…