has never been so pleasant!

Thanks to everyone who suggested/vouched/nominated (however it's done) me for such a lovely honor. It's appreciated.

First, I want to apologize for my silence. This journal entry was not meant to garner attention or gauge that I was missed. I simply knew my last entry was outdated and needed removed. I didn't have the words to replace so simply left it blank until I had the time and words to say what I needed to say. Secondly, I want to thank everyone for their concern and well-wishes. I've reached a very tough decision and have delayed discussing it here for various reasons I'll leave be publicly.

As you all know, my bio states that I had left the corporate world to focus on my art and writing. I was in the process of relocation to settle and really focus when a job practically fell into my lap. This wasn't just any job. It's a state capital lobbyist position advocating for accessible healthcare, which will eventually lead to D.C. I have to believe this developed out of dA's great loss last month: =Inqy, and my outrage at such a needless and senseless loss all because of the inaccessibility of healthcare.

I'm going to be honest, I had serious reservations and second-thoughts about taking the position because I was earnestly looking forward to a life of art and words. I know all too well the corporate and political lobbying scene, and it's not pretty at times. But I also know the rewards of accomplishing something needed by many people. In my heart I know that turning this position down would be wrong. I'm a fighter; a front-liner who paves the way for developers and organizers to build upon. This position was not advertised. It was brought to me for a reason, and I further know in my heart that art and words will come in my life when this is finished.

I know if I don't do this it will be something I regret for the rest of my life, and I'm sure my art and words would suffer because of that. I want to be the best artist and word-smith I can possibly be. If waiting a few more years guarantees that (and I believe it will) then it's worth it to have no regrets and be able to create in peace.

What that means is I will have very little time at present to create or comment. Politics makes strange bedfellows and unfortunately art and words aren't typically two of them. I have a ton of work to do and things to learn. I want you each to know that I have appreciated your support and encouragement through this process. I would also ask that you keep me in your prayers if you pray, and your thoughts if you don't. I'm going to need both. Hopefully one day I'll be allotted a refocus in addition to time and talent to do what it is I have wanted to do all my life: Art & Words.

Until then, L'Chaim! To Life and the paths it leads us.

Love Ana

I apologize for not announcing I would be on a personal Hiatus this week. I will be back in full swing this weekend or first of next week. Thank you to all who have been concerned. Once again, I apologize for forgetting to announce it. (I knew I was forgetting something!)

Kind regards.

Ana



^fllnthblnk and I have written President Obama regarding Angel's story. I included her tragic final Live Journal Entry in hopes this can be a catalyst for health care reform. Also, several individuals have signed this petition as well as donating monetarily in Angel's name. Lastly, many Senators, special interest groups and lobbyists for health care reform have been contacted. I encourage you to forward Angel's tragic story to your state Senator and even local representatives to further the cause of health care reform in our country.

Angel's tragic and final Live Journal entry may be found here.

"The family is requesting that if you were planning on sending flowers, you consider making a cash donation towards a college fund for Jubilee. Angel didn't like bouquets anyway - she thought that it was cruel to cut flowers just to let them die."

Anyone who wishes to contribute to Angel's daughter's college fund may do so to the following address:

Roland Yates
c/o Faith Lutheran Church
7750 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34238-2848

You are making just as great a difference in Death as you did in Life.



Rest In Peace, Angel.




& HQ On Tour - California Love!
Plans for the Official Los Angeles Deviant Meet is underway for Saturday, July 18th, at Echo Park! Anyone interested in attending may obtain additional information from the latest HQ Blog entry!

Community Relations Newsletter and July Community Projects
$Moonbeam13 has just released the June Community Newsletter featuring all the happenings around dA!
$Moonbeam13 also reports on July Community Projects in her news release.

Only 37 days until deviantART's 9th birthday!






Congratulations to all! Contest Winners will be Featured for the Month of July!

Six Story Word Contest Winners Announced!
bulletblack: =mode-de-vie announces the winners of the second annual Six Word Story Contest in her news article.
First Place: *MPMG with One Pill
Second Place: ~Araic with Six word story.
Third Place: ~SacredThoughts with Hidden


Magical Muse, Winners in Poetry, Prose and Visual Poetry Announced!
Visual Poetry -
First Place: sideshow lolita by *thetanglebox
Second Place: Paperbound by *licrydis
Honorable Mention: Breaking Rhythm by *meljoy68


Poetry
First Place: a postscript::magical muse by =dinosaurkiss
Second Place: Logic by =Sraiya
Honorable Mention: there is no elephant by ~etre-aime


Prose
First Place: Vacation by *Tobaeus
Second Place: Muse Wanted by *The-Inkling
Honorable Mentions: contest entry by *Azuire and Monday's Muse by *ShortSharpShock


Alternative
First Place: Elusive by *ToaAkatsuki
Second Place: Interview with LPH+S-by Amy W by *vampireknightfan
Honorable Mention: Conversation with Rosemary by ~roninspath



Announces Bref Double Vote
=versebyverse announcing the winner of the Bref Double challenge.
First Place: =bekkia with Worry Dolls.


April Showers May Flowers Winners
^fllnthblnk announces the winners of the April Showers May Flowers Competition:
First Place: =Anavah with The Ecstasy of Gold from Sometimes in April vi
Second Place:`demonlight with Song of the Spider from from Spider..
Third Place: *Tuttlebird with The Way Lovers Do II from The Way Lovers Do.


Ode Competition Winners
*Rhyme-and-Reason announces the winners of their recent Ode competition:
First Place: - *UltimateOutlaw with 'When Death Do Us Part'
Second Place: - ~VetchVespers with 'An Ode to Nothing'
Third Place: - =rlkirkland with 'Song of Passage'
Fourth Place: - *DuscaMei with Ode to the Boar's Bane Lovers
Fifth Place: - *Wombat-Pentagram with Ode To Love<a/>

Haiku Notebook Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the Haiku Notebook Contest:
First Place: *Esin with haiku sketchbook.
Second Place: *Bogbrush with Haiku Notebooks.
Third Place: *Utanapishtim with haiku napkin.
Honorable Mentions: `jade-pandora with Tea House Haiku Journal and =BornBlitzed with DisQuietude.


Epic Poetry Contest Winners:
Congratulations to the 1st place winner: *Bertron-the-Prophet with The Arboretum.
2nd place winner: *Aruchel with Aurora's Rose
3rd place winner: =lady-shirakawa with Epic..
*Bertron-the-Prophet also takes the grand prize which includes publication in ~Soundzine, amongst other things.






World War Z: Tales of the Zombie War Lit Contest
=fallenidle announces that beginning July 13, a new competition based on the Max Brooks Novel, World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War begins. For more information on guidelines and entering, please visit =fallenidle's journal. Deadline for entry is September 9th, 2009.


Haiku Contest
*the-haiku-club announces it's very first haiku competition. More information may be obtained by visiting their journal.


Announces Clouds Contest
*DailyLitDeviations announces a new competition about clouds. Any and all types of literature, whether it is poetry, prose or otherwise are now being accepted. For more information regarding entering and guidelines, you may visit their announcement.


Poetry Contest
Would you like a year's subscription? *mirror-to-the-world is hosting a poetry contest which provides one to the winner! For more information, please visit the News Article. Deadline is September 7, 2009.


deviantART Announces Paper Heart Movie Poster Contest
~deviantart announces a contest based on a documentary embarking across America to answer the question: "Does love really exist"? You may obtain more information regarding entry and guidelines from the News Article. Deadline for entry is July 29th, 2009.


& DeviantART 9th Birthday Wallpaper Contest
In celebration of dA's upcoming 9th Anniversary, ^splintered13 & ^l8 announce the Birthday Wallpaper Contest! You must create a wallpaper in a standard format including a designated theme. For entering and guidelines, please refer to the news article.


Summer Haikuthon


Summer Haikuthon Still Going Strong With Over 60 Participants!
To observe and/or support the participants, or simply read resources about Haiku, visit =Iscariot-Priest's latest journal!

Congratulations to `jade-pandora for her haiku series being selected as a Daily Deviant!
Haiku Participants
Since part of the Haiku contest is to support the contestants with responses and critique,*moyanII has graciously compiled a list for quick reference! Even if you're not participating, and especially if you love Haiku, do stop by and support the participants.

Prosetry, Please - a contest for every writer Entries now being accepted!
*ProsePlease and =PoetryPlease are joining forces again! To start things off, they are doing a sister club kick-off contest! Entries are now officially being accepted! Deadline for submissions is July 31, 2009.
Challenge #39 is Dialogues.

Manchester Fiction Prize
The Writing School at Manchester Metropolitan University is launching a new literary competition celebrating excellence in creative writing. More information can be found by visiting the news article. The deadline for entries is 7th August 2009.


Story Contest Update!
=bekkia reminds everyone that the Tell Me a Story Contest is accepting submissions until the first of August! She hasn't received a submission in over a month so get your entries in as soon as possible!


Provided by =Lit-Twitter Esquire Fiction Contest 2009!/Blake Poetry Prize - 2009!
Esquire Magazine challenges you to write story must be based on one of three provided titles. Full list of rules Deadline: Midnight of August 1, 2009.






Calling All London Poets!
A big congratulations to =TheObviousChild for having just been made Residency and Education Director at the new-look London Poetry Festival! The LPF is a small-scale, not-for-profit four-day Festival which aims to showcase great poetry from all over the UK and beyond, by poets both established and undiscovered. READERS NEEDED!
All those interested in reading at the festival you may obtain more information from the festival's official blog.


Third Annual Austin DevMeet & RealTime Quickly Approaching!
Do you have a question for a Texas Deviant?! =poshlost is accepting questions for Texas deviants and will be hosting interviews on the hour in real time for those planning to attend the upcoming Austin DevMeet. You may obtain more information from the News Article.


The Books are In!!
=queenhrosie has just received the shipment of books and is almost sold out! Anyone who has ordered should be receiving them within the week. For those who haven't, time and books are running out!
Queenie will also be reading for Rattle in Santa Monica August 22, where she will also be selling her second book, HTMPLY. She will be putting the book up for sale within the next few days if you're interesting in purchasing a copy. For more information, please refer to her "HILARIOUSLY"-skinned journal.


New York New York!
=sesfitts has been invited to participate in a group show at the APW Gallery in Long Island. To view his entry you may visit his journal. Congratulations also for his second DD.


~radina will be featured at the Bulgarian Cultural Institute in Berlin until the 15th of July. For more information you may visit her journal.

Special congratulations, Radina.






59% of dA subscribers are age 18-24 while 40% are ages 25-50+.

85% of dA non-Subscribers are age 18-24 while only 15% are 25-50+.





asks your favorite web comic in his latest
Poll.

Announces last chance questions for the Texans! regarding the upcoming devmeet and live Realtime Interviews!






Undercurrent: Issue #009
*Cyantre has just released Issue #009 of Undercurrent, a weekly news article which features various, under-appreciated deviants. Highly recommended reading.

Flash Fiction Month Going Strong!
The first annual Flash Fiction Month is going strong! The Winner of the Week One Incentive was =KneelingGlory with Circles.
If you'd like to view entries and offer feedback too, ^StJoan has compiled the collection of FF daily submissions in her journal.


Tips for Writing Flash Fiction
If you'd like to support FFM participants or critique FF entries, `SRSmith has compiled a wonderful article with excerpts by Kathy Kachelries. It's a must read for everyone who wants to understand more about FF!


Seamus Heaney on Haiku
~TimeFlies shares a fantastic article by a Nobel Prize-winning poet, Seamus Heaney, who discusses haiku at length and relates it to the Old Irish poetic tradition as well as discussing its contemporary value.
He also shared other articles and resources regarding the Haiku form in his latest journal.


CSS Commissions
`GaioumonBatou reports on the results of the Skype Conference in his latest journal.
`GaioumonBatou is also offering custom CSS design's for a very reasonable price! Trevor is an absolute dream to work with and the income will offset upcoming college expenses.


Yarnraising Party and More!
`Memnalar encourages critique through his weekly Yarnraising Parties. Winners receive special features and a custom stamp!


Announcing: AC3 - Last Night on Earth Challenge
=KneelingGlory and =TazzyDee have teamed up to present a Collaboration Challenge entitled Last Night on Earth. More information on this exciting challenge can be located in the news article.


July Poetry Form
=versebyverse is a community of poets of all styles who accept traditional form challenges each month. This is meant to improve writing skills by learning the fundamentals of form. If you love tradition and poetic form, please visit and participate in July's form, the Conachlonn.


Haiku Chain Gang Exceeds 235 Poems!
Who knew my one little Haiku could lead to such a huge project from so many deviants! The Haiku Chain Gang is still slinging the sledge hammers of verse over at ~SOLARTS journal, which has now grown to over 235 Haiku! For the history of the chain and to join in the fun please visit the Journal!!


Deviant Spotlight
=drop-asd published some gorgeous features bound to inspire all deviants in her latest News Article!


In Our Own Words- Harmless Book Project
`Beccalicious is providing an opportunity to assist an organization that has grown from a "grassroots level in 2007, they have gone from strength to strength in helping others understand Self harm, increasing outlets for support, training professionals and challenging stigma and misconceptions about self harm." You may also obtain additional info from the News Article.


Writers to Read: Allen Ginsberg; Guest Post
For this article, ^fllnthblnk reports that "Writers to Read," Claire Askew (=TheObviousChild) sent in this awesome article on the great Allen Ginsberg. It's longer than my last two posts, but is filled with a wealth of information about one of the most prominent writers in recent history, so definitely stick around and be sure to check the links to the poems mentioned here.


Art Trading Card Project Going Strong!
*hogret and ~KysPerspective are participating in an Art Trading Card Project. If you would like to participate or just want to observe or need more information, please visit *hogret's latest journal entry. I've seen the cards and they're quite beautiful.


For Art Bead/Jewelry Trades
*Athalour and other deviants engage in a trading post of absolutely beautifully crafted beads and jewelry! For more information, please visit her journal. It's a feast for the eyes and highly recommended!







A Political Outlook
If you want to become more politically involved, *DAPoliticalForum is for you. From Issues regarding Iran to Political Cartoon Features, the *DAPoliticalForum is the place to be.


For Film Buffs!
`lovetodeviate has updated her Film Rating Journal to provide you with her latest opinion on films from North America to European Cinema. Stop by and share your own opinion!


Digital Buffs
=drop-asd provides a fantastic look into the digital process through various deviant selections of Works in Progress.


Billy Mays
^StJoan provides, in addition to "Litastic Events and Links", a refreshing and wonderful tribute to recently deceased Billy Mays in her latest journal.






Gallery Exhibition at Sarayevo
=Leptospyrra has initiated a project to assist children in Sarayevo to stay with their parents vs. school apartments due to lack of transportation costs. If you would like to donate an art print to help raise money for this cause, or would like more information, you may visit the news article or journal entry.


All About Others
Once again =drop-asd showcases others with her phenomenal news and journal features. For some gorgeous features bound to inspire visit her latest entry!


Extra-Un-Ordinary
*Markus43 features absolutely breathtaking Deviants in his journal.


Various Features
*tinkwig provides a variety of wonderful features in his latest journal.





THE LIT LIST: Issue No. 32
The newest edition of the ever popular LIT LIST has just been released by `ATrue, and is one of the most valuable resources regarding your literature needs on dA. If you can't find something which appeals to you on the LIT LIST, the probability of it existing is slim to none!

Daily Deviants
*DailyDeviants is a group of selected Team members that discover and feature deviants on a daily basis, is now seeking new team members. If interested, please apply here.
*DailyDeviants will be closed for two weeks pending restructuring.


Writers-Workshop Update
*Writers-Workshop discusses its haitus and groups in an updated and informative journal.
*Writers-Workshop is also seeking a handful of new staff. If you're interested in becoming a staff member, please visit their journal for application guidelines.


*the-haiku-club is a new club on the scenes which specializes in Eastern Poetry. If you're interested in becoming a member, you may send a note.

July Prompts Posted and Some dA Lit News
*WickedlyLoquacious Welcomes new club members and are delayed in announcing their contest, but will be up and running with helpful articles and resources soon. They encourage you to check out their forums and collection devoted to writing resources on dA. For more information you may visit their journal.<a/>

Online Reading Recommendations

Soundzine Issue #8 Goes Live!
Features many deviants and is a must-read. The quality of sound, writing and artwork is amazing.

Clearfield Review: Issue Two has been released and features many of your favorite dA poets.
You may also visit their new Website!

One Night Stanzas isn't just a publication but a resource containing great poetry tips.





Before you submit to any publication be sure to read =salshep's very
informative news article regarding what Editors look for in submissions. For a closer look at this invaluable resource, please visit the News Article.

Also the latest of Poetry Editor's interviews, with James Midgley, Editor of Mimesis, can be found in Nic Sebastian's blog, [link]"Very Like A Whale.

=TheObviousChild also provided epic updates regarding Publication and Resources in her previous journal entry. A must read!

`lovetodeviate also provides a list of Journals/magazines to submit to for a comprehensive listing of potential publications.

~kweccles has just published his third electronic Artist's Book on Scribd. Anyone ineterested in viewing the books or self publishing one themselves are encouraged to visit his Journal for more details. I have viewed them myself and it's quite a quality layout!






There are few deviants as diverse in the arts as *tinkwig. His talents range from poetry to collage to lyrics. But it isn't enough to possess and produce such talent. Behind it also lies a beautiful and gentle soul who always has a kind word of support, encouragement and positive direction for those he watches. Talented, witty and caring, I think many will join me in kudos and hat's off to *tinkwig for being a wonderful community asset who deserves recognition!



I knew I belonged to the public and to the world. Not because I was talented or even beautiful, but because I had never belonged to anything or anyone else.
--Marilyn Monroe




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=Inqy, Devoted wife, mother and Digital Team Head for Daily Deviants, has passed away. All of us on the team, as well as those who knew her, are at a loss for words. She was nothing but helpful and friendly to everyone she knew. Her last feature has been posted, as a means of thanking her for everything.

"The family is requesting that if you were planning on sending flowers, you consider making a cash donation towards a college fund for Jubilee. Angel didn't like bouquets anyway - she thought that it was cruel to cut flowers just to let them die."

Anyone who wishes to contribute to Angel's daughter's college fund may do so to the following address:

Roland Yates
c/o Faith Lutheran Church
7750 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34238-2848

Angel's last live journal entry may be found here. I am certain she would want anyone who experiences the symptoms she was experiencing to seek medical attention immediately.

Ironically, the only piece of literature she said she'd ever post was the following, entitled

Dreamer

I'm not a traveler here.
I wished my life away
for painted stories,
pixel skies,
and violet dismay.

I'm not a prisoner here..
Although I'm bound by time,
ethereal warden.
Here I try,
and find my hands are tied.

I'm not a sinner here..
I've held my share of guilt.
That sweet remorse
can't hold me
to a lie another built.

I'm not a watcher here.
My fingers taste the sand,
strange fascination
sifted through
a pauper's blistered hand.

I'm not uncertain here..
Although my thoughts collide.
Voices only
echo what
I can't control inside.

I'm just a dreamer here..
Imagining this rhyme.
I'll leap through air, and
if I die,
it's only in my mind.

--Angel (Inqy)

From all of us here, Rest in Peace, Inqy.






New Contests to enter and Contest Winner Announcements! Congratulations to all!

Special thank you to one of our own Lit GM's, ^LadyLincoln for featuring me as the "Writer of the Month" in her wonderfully informative "July Literature News".





April Showers May Flowers Winners
^fllnthblnk announces the winners of the April Showers May Flowers Competition. Congratulations to everyone!:
First Place: =Anavah (Yay me!) with Original - Revised
Second Place:`demonlight with Original - Revised.
Third Place: *Tuttlebird with Original - Revised.

Ode Competition Winners
*Rhyme-and-Reason announces the winners of their recent Ode competition:
First Place: - *UltimateOutlaw with 'When Death Do Us Part'
Second Place: - ~VetchVespers with 'An Ode to Nothing'
Third Place: - =rlkirkland with 'Song of Passage'
Fourth Place: - *DuscaMei with Ode to the Boar's Bane Lovers
Fifth Place: - =Wombat-Pentagram with Ode To Love<a/>

Haiku Notebook Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the Haiku Notebook Contest:
1st place winner: *Esin with haiku sketchbook.
2nd place winner: *Bogbrush with Haiku Notebooks.
3rd place winner: *Utanapishtim with haiku napkin.
Honorable Mentions: `jade-pandora with Tea House Haiku Journal and =BornBlitzed with DisQuietude.


Epic Poetry Contest Winners:
Congratulations to the 1st place winner: *Bertron-the-Prophet with The Arboretum.
2nd place winner: *Aruchel with Aurora's Rose
3rd place winner: =lady-shirakawa with Epic..
*Bertron-the-Prophet also takes the grand prize which includes publication in ~Soundzine, amongst other things.





Announces Clouds Contest
*DailyLitDeviations announces a new competition about clouds. Any and all types of literature, whether it is poetry, prose or otherwise are now being accepted. For more information regarding entering and guidelines, you may visit their announcement.

Poetry Contest
Would you like a year's subscription? *mirror-to-the-world is hosting a poetry contest which provides one to the winner! For more information, please visit the News Article. Deadline is September 7, 2009.




Summer Haikuthon Still Going Strong With Over 60 Participants!
=Iscariot-Priest Great prizes and information for the Summer Haikuthon!! To join and read resources about Haiku, visit =Iscariot-Priest's latest journal for more information and sign up!
Haiku Participants
Since part of the Haiku contest is to support the contestants with responses and critique,*moyanII has graciously compiled a list for quick reference! Even if you're not participating, and especially if you love Haiku, do stop by and support the participants.
Special thanks to =rlkirkland for pledging three one-month subs to those who place in the Haikuthon!


Prosetry, Please - a contest for every writer Entries now being accepted!
*ProsePlease and =PoetryPlease are joining forces again! To start things off, they are doing a sister club kick-off contest! Entries are now officially being accepted! Deadline for submissions is July 31, 2009.
Challenge #39 is Dialogues.

Manchester Fiction Prize
The Writing School at Manchester Metropolitan University is launching a new literary competition celebrating excellence in creative writing. First prize is £10,000
and the entry fee is £15. More information can be found by visiting the news article. The deadline for entries is 7th August 2009.


Story Contest Update!
=bekkia reminds everyone that the Tell Me a Story Contest is accepting submissions until the first of August! She hasn't received a submission in over a month so get your entries in as soon as possible!


Provided by =Lit-Twitter Esquire Fiction Contest 2009!/Blake Poetry Prize - 2009!
Esquire Magazine challenges you to write story must be based on one of three provided titles. Full list of rules Deadline: Midnight of August 1, 2009.





Third Annual Austin DevMeet & RealTime!
Do you have a question for a Texas Deviant?! =poshlost is accepting questions for Texas deviants and will be hosting interviews on the hour in real time for those planning to attend the upcoming Austin DevMeet. You may obtain more information from the News Article.


Calling All London Poets!
A big congratulations to =TheObviousChild for having just been made Residency and Education Director at the new-look London Poetry Festival! The LPF is a small-scale, not-for-profit four-day Festival which aims to showcase great poetry from all over the UK and beyond, by poets both established and undiscovered. READERS NEEDED!
All those interested in reading at the festival you may obtain more information from the festival's official blog.


& HQ On Tour - California Love!
Plans for the Official Los Angeles Deviant Meet is underway for Saturday, July 18th, at Echo Park! Anyone interested in attending may obtain additional information from the latest HQ Blog entry!


The Books are In!!
=queenhrosie has just received the shipment of books and is almost sold out! Anyone who has ordered should be receiving them within the week. For those who haven't, time and books are running out!
Queenie will also be reading for Rattle in Santa Monica August 22, where she will also be selling her second book, HTMPLY. She will be putting the book up for sale within the next few days if you're interesting in purchasing a copy. For more information, please refer to her "HILARIOUSLY"-skinned journal.


New York New York!
=sesfitts has been invited to participate in a group show at the APW Gallery in Long Island. To view his entry you may visit his journal. Congratulations also for his second DD.


~radina will be featured at the Bulgarian Cultural Institute in Berlin until the 15th of July. For more information you may visit her journal.

Special congratulations, Radina.






59% of dA subscribers are age 18-24 while 40% are ages 25-50+.

85% of dA non-Subscribers are age 18-24 while only 15% are 25-50+.





Announces last chance questions for the Texans! regarding the upcoming devmeet and live Realtime Interviews!

asks some serious questions about Literature Clubs in her latest poll. Weigh in with your opinion!

requests your opinion about groups.






Undercurrent: Issue #009
*Cyantre has just released Issue #009 of Undercurrent, a weekly news article which features various, under-appreciated deviants. Highly recommended reading.

Poetry Feature #113
*TheFavoritesProject has announced the 113th Poetry Feature is Mural In The Glass by *Moonbeams. Congratulations!

Announcing: AC3 - Last Night on Earth Challenge
=KneelingGlory and *TazzyDee have teamed up to present a Collaboration Challenge entitled Last Night on Earth. More information on this exciting challenge can be located in the news article.
=KneelingGlory has also released a very interesting News Article for all those interested in critiquing tips and recommendations entitled, "So You Want (to) Critique."


Flash Fiction Month Going Strong!
The first annual Flash Fiction Month is going strong! The FF team is offering an incentive to commemorate week one! Simply write a story of exactly 55 words, which somehow references the number '8', and link it either on its own or with your story for the day in the comments here!
If you'd like to view entries and offer feedback too, ^StJoan has compiled the collection of FF daily submissions in her journal.

Tips for Writing Flash Fiction
If you'd like to jump in and participate in FFM, `SRSmith has compiled a wonderful article with excerpts by Kathy Kachelries. It's a must read for everyone who plans to participate in FFM!

Seamus Heaney on Haiku
~TimeFlies shares a fantastic article by a Nobel Prize-winning poet, Seamus Heaney, who discusses haiku at length and relates it to the Old Irish poetic tradition as well as discussing its contemporary value.
He also shared other articles and resources regarding the Haiku form in his latest journal.

Notes on Writing Poetry by Jon Anderson
`Drunken-Splice shares a wonderful article by the former Jon Anderson, Professor for the University of Arizona. This is a can't miss list of 53 tips, and more, for anyone who wants to improve their writing skills.

July Flash Fiction Prompt
*writeaway announces their July FF Prompt is guilt/regret/remorse. If you'd like to participate submissions must be approx. 250 words and sent in by note (subject: Flash Fiction).
*writeaway also features various deviants based on themes. This week's features evolve around seasons and months of the year, and can be viewed in here.


Haiku Chain Gang Exceeds 200 Poems!
Who knew my one little Haiku could lead to such a huge project from so many deviants! The Haiku Chain Gang is still slinging the sledge hammers of verse over at ~SOLARTS journal, which has now grown to over 100 Haiku! For the history of the chain and to join in the fun please visit the Journal!!

Bref Double Vote!
=versebyverse is currently holding a vote on June's Bref Double form. Please vote here for the new winner!
=versebyverse is a community of poets of all styles who accept traditional form challenges each month. This is meant to improve writing skills by learning the fundamentals of form. If you love tradition and poetic form, please visit and participate in July's form, the Conachlonn.


Deviant Spotlight
=drop-asd has just published a some gorgeous features bound to inspire all deviants in her latest News Article!


CSS Commissions
`GaioumonBatou is offering custom CSS design's for a very reasonable price! Trevor is an absolute dream to work with and the income will offset upcoming college expenses. People are signing up fast so you'd better visit his journal and get on the list quick!


Free Portrait Sketch
~LoveYouAnonymously is still looking for deviants who are interested in having their portrait done (for free). It can be anything from full-body view to close-ups of the face; any angle. Fully-clothed to full-nudes. (At least attempt to make the pose artful, please)


In Our Own Words- Harmless Book Project
`Beccalicious is providing an opportuntity to assist an organization that has grown from a "grassroots level in 2007, they have gone from strength to strength in helping others understand Self harm, increasing outlets for support, training professionals and challenging stigma and misconceptions about self harm." You may also obtain additional info from the News Article.


Writers to Read: Allen Ginsberg; Guest Post
For this article, ^fllnthblnk reports that "Writers to Read," Claire Askew (=TheObviousChild) sent in this awesome article on the great Allen Ginsberg. It's longer than my last two posts, but is filled with a wealth of information about one of the most prominent writers in recent history, so definitely stick around and be sure to check the links to the poems mentioned here.


Art Trading Card Project Going Strong!
*hogret and ~KysPerspective are participating in an Art Trading Card Project. If you would like to participate or just want to observe or need more information, please visit *hogret's latest journal entry. I've seen the cards and they're quite beautiful.


For Art Bead/Jewelry Trades
*Athalour and other deviants engage in a trading post of absolutely beautifully crafted beads and jewelry! For more information, please visit her journal. It's a feast for the eyes and highly recommended!







A Political Outlook
If you want to become more politically involved, *DAPoliticalForum is for you. From Issues regarding Iran to Political Cartoon Features, the *DAPoliticalForum is the place to be.


For Film Buffs!
`lovetodeviate has updated her Film Rating Journal to provide you with her latest opinion on films from North America to European Cinema. Stop by and share your own opinion!


For Music Buffs!
*YouInventedMe's Music Club Journal.
You can also depend on *YouInventedMe to provide great info on the music scene in his latest journal entry.


Digital Buffs
=drop-asd provides a fantastic look into the digital process through various deviant selections of Works in Progress.


Billy Mays
^StJoan provides, in addition to "Litastic Events and Links", a refreshing and wonderful tribute to recently deceased Billy Mays in her latest journal.






Gallery Exhibition at Sarayevo
=Leptospyrra has initiated a project to assist children in Sarayevo to stay with their parents vs. school apartments due to lack of transportation costs. If you would like to donate an art print to help raise money for this cause, or would like more information, you may visit the news article or journal entry.

Yarn Raising, Commissions For Deviants, Features
`Memnalar reports on his latest Yarn Raising as well as accepting commissions for stamps, avatars and lit tags in exchange for donations to go toward those in need. Please visit his current journal for more information regarding those in need and find out how you can help.

DD New and Features
=KneelingGlory shares the latest DLD news plus some wonderful features of local deviants in their journal.

All About Others
Once again =drop-asd showcases others with her phenomenal news and journal features. For some gorgeous features bound to inspire visit her latest entry!

Helping Those in Need
`kasumichan2003 puts forth a heartfelt effort to assist deviants with various need in their latest journal entry.

Extra-Un-Ordinary
*Markus43 features absolutely breathtaking Deviants in his journal.

Various Features
*tinkwig provides a variety of wonderful features in his latest journal.





THE LIT LIST: Issue No. 31
The newest edition of the ever popular LIT LIST has just been released by `ATrue, and is one of the most valuable resources regarding your literature needs on dA. If you can't find something which appeals to you on the LIT LIST, the probability of it existing is slim to none!

Daily Deviants
*DailyDeviants is a group of selected Team members that discover and feature deviants on a daily basis, is now seeking new team members. If interested, please apply here.
*DailyDeviants will be closed for two weeks pending restructuring.

CRITIQUE PETITION
*devCRIT has completed gathering signatures for its petition, which will allow non subscribers to be able to provide critiques to subscribers, and forwarded it to HQ. This petition does not advocate that non subscribers be allowed to receive critiques.

Writers-Workshop Update
*Writers-Workshop discusses its haitus and groups in an updated and informative journal.
*Writers-Workshop is also seeking a handful of new staff. If you're interested in becoming a staff member, please visit their journal for application guidelines.

PoetryPlease
=PoetryPlease is nonexclusive community who welcomes all writers of every caliber to become members.

July Prompts Posted and Some dA Lit News
*WickedlyLoquacious Welcomes new club members and are delayed in announcing their contest, but will be up and running with helpful articles and resources soon. They encourage you to check out their forums and collection devoted to writing resources on dA. For more information you may visit their journal.<a/>

Online Reading Recommendations

Soundzine Issue #8 Goes Live!
Features many deviants and is a must-read. The quality of sound, writing and artwork is amazing.

Clearfield Review: Issue Two has been released and features many of your favorite dA poets.
You may also visit their new Website!

One Night Stanzas isn't just a publication but a resource containing great poetry tips.





Before you submit to any publication be sure to read =salshep's very
informative news article regarding what Editors look for in submissions. For a closer look at this invaluable resource, please visit the News Article.

Also the latest of Poetry Editor's interviews, with James Midgley, Editor of Mimesis, can be found in Nic Sebastian's blog, [link]"Very Like A Whale.

=TheObviousChild also provided epic updates regarding Publication and Resources in her previous journal entry. A must read!

`lovetodeviate also provides a list of Journals/magazines to submit to for a comprehensive listing of potential publications.

~kweccles has just published his third electronic Artist's Book on Scribd. Anyone ineterested in viewing the books or self publishing one themselves are encouraged to visit his Journal for more details. I have viewed them myself and it's quite a quality layout!

~Deviant-Publishing is about encouraging deviants to write pages or chapters for books for the purpose of publishing on deviantART. If you think you might be interested, or would like more information, you may visit their [link]"page.





& 2nd Annual Six Word Story Contest Closed!
The deadline for entering *Death-By-Romance & =mode-de-vie's Annual Six Word Story Contest has now expired. Winner announcements pending.

Magical Muse Literature Contest Now Closed!
=Scarlettletters' Magical Muse Contest now closed.
*YouInventedMe provides an update regarding the judging of the contest in his latest journal entry.

The Multi-Themed Contest is Now Closed!
The deadline for =SongofthePoets' Multi-themed contest is now closed. They are requesting that you vote for your favorite entry. To review the entries and vote, please do so here.







There are few deviants as diverse in the arts as *tinkwig. His talents range from poetry to collage to lyrics. But it isn't enough to possess and produce such talent. Behind it also lies a beautiful and gentle soul who always has a kind word of support, encouragement and positive direction for those he watches. Talented, witty and caring, I think many will join me in kudos and hat's off to *tinkwig for being a wonderful community asset who deserves recognition!



In honor of *tinkwig for understanding where true talent and beauty belong.

I knew I belonged to the public and to the world. Not because I was talented or even beautiful, but because I had never belonged to anything or anyone else.
--Marilyn Monroe




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April Showers May Flowers Winners Announced!

Announces Winners of the Haiku Memo Contest!

Announces Winners of the Epic Poetry Contest!


Special thank you to one of our own Lit GM's, for featuring me as the "Writer of the Month" in her wonderfully informative "July Literature News".




I hope everyone had a happy and safe Fourth of July!!




47% of Deviants support the ASO, while only 4% opposed. 46% of Deviants requested more information and 4% remain undecided.

28% of Subscribers would pay to have the ASO included in the subscription price while only 10% would not. 28% of Non-Subscribers would not pay to include the ASO in the subscription price while 8% would. 16% of Deviants remain undecided.



asks if you have any questions for the Texans! regarding the upcoming devmeet and live Realtime Interviews!

asks some serious questions about Literature Clubs in her latest poll. Weigh in with your opinion!

requests your opinion about groups.




Third Annual Austin DevMeet & RealTime!
Do you have a question for a Texas Deviant?! =poshlost is accepting questions for deviants and will be hosting interviews on the hour in real time for those planning to attend the upcoming Austin DevMeet.
You may obtain more information from the News Article.

New York New York!
=sesfitts has been invited to participate in a group show at the APW Gallery in Long Island. To view his entry you may visit his journal. Congratulations also for his second DD.

Publication Feature!
One of `GaioumonBatou's poems, Dreaming with Monk, has been featured in The Litter Box Magazine! Why not give it a read then stop by and congratulate him.

Get Happy Karma!
A big congratulations to =TheObviousChild for being formally accepted to study on one of the two PhDs she applied for! To offset expenses she's selling vintage clothing and jewelry she's collected since high school. For some wonderful vintage fashions at vintage deals for a great cause, please visit her journal!


Know Your Status--In Photos!
June 27th was National HIV Testing Day and ^StJoan Talked the Talk and Walked the Walk! Please visit her journal for a wonderful log of events and pictures.


& Toronto Meet in Photos!
$spyed and $Heidi have been making their worldwide rounds meeting deviants globally. Last week we featured photos from the London meet. In addition to the New York meet, we also have photos from the Toronto, Canada!

& New York Meet in Photos!
^SparrowSong provides a very humorous and detailed time line regarding her trip to the big apple in her long awaited and much anticipated journal release!
*Cyantre also reports on upcoming features as well as the dynamic duo, which includes photos in their journal!


Rattle Reading and Book Sale/Release
=queenhrosie will be reading for Rattle in Santa Monica August 22, where she will also be selling her second book, HTMPLY. She will be putting the book up for sale within the next few days if you're interesting in purchasing a copy. For more information, please refer to her "HILARIOUSLY"-skinned journal.


Haiku and Ed Markowski...
~TimeFlies updates us on the progress of the Summer Literary Festival he is organising as well as guest speakers/workshop directors.
He also recommends a refreshing article on the haiku poet Ed Markowski, as well as reporting on the many upcoming publications of his wonderful haiku. Many congratulations are in order.


~radina will be featured at the Bulgarian Cultural Institute in Berlin. For more information you may visit her journal.

Special congratulations, Radina.





A Political Outlook
*YouInventedMe reports on the latest Senate appointment and majority shift of a party that "will have a majority not reached on either side of the aisle in some three decades."

A Political Outlook
=Adeimantus provides the latest updates regarding the conflict in Iran through twitter and instant blogging in his journal. This week he reports on those thousands of Iranians who participated in the demonstrations for peace and were detained by Iranian officials.


For Film Buffs!
`lovetodeviate has updated her Film Rating Journal to provide you with her latest opinion on films from North America to European Cinema. Stop by and share your own opinion!


For Music Buffs!
*YouInventedMe's Music Club Journal.
You can also depend on *YouInventedMe to provide great info on the music scene in his latest journal entry.

Digital Buffs
=drop-asd provides a fantastic look into the digital process through various deviant selections of Works in Progress.


Billy Mays
^StJoan provides, in addition to "Litastic Events and Links", a refreshing and wonderful tribute to recently deceased Billy Mays in her latest journal.


Iceland and Norway
*alapip features breathtaking scenery accompanied by hauntingly mesmerizing music in his latest journal.




Poetry Feature #113
*TheFavoritesProject has announced the 113th Poetry Feature is Mural In The Glass by *Moonbeams. Congratulations!

Announcing: AC3 - Last Night on Earth Challenge
=KneelingGlory and *TazzyDee have teamed up to present a Collaboration Challenge entitled Last Night on Earth. More information on this exciting challenge can be located in the news article.
=KneelingGlory has also released a very interesting News Article for all those interested in critiquing tips and recommendations entitled, "So You Want (to) Critique."

Notes on Writing Poetry by Jon Anderson
`Drunken-Splice shares a wonderful article by the former Jon Anderson, Professor for the University of Arizona. This is a can't miss list of 53 tips, and more, for anyone who wants to improve their writing skills.


FlASH FICTION MONTH KICKS OFF WITH OVER 100 PARTICIPANTS!
The first annual Flash Fiction Month has officially begun! The FFM team hopes this pilot FFM will be as popular as the NaPoWriMo and will spread beyond dA next year. If you would like to help make this a success, please visit *Flash-Fic-Month and send some special love =salshep and `SRSmith for working so hard to organize and kick it off!
If you'd like to view entries, ^StJoan is compiling the collection of FF daily submissions in her journal.

Tips for Writing Flash Fiction
`SRSmith has just released a fantastic article with excerpts by Kathy Kachelries. It's a must read for everyone who plans to participate in FFM!

Undercurrent: Issue #008
*Cyantre has just released Issue #008 of Undercurrent, a weekly news article which features various, under-appreciated deviants. Highly recommended reading.

July Flash Fiction Prompt
*writeaway announces their July FF Prompt is guilt/regret/remorse. If you'd like to participate submissions must be approx. 250 words and sent in by note (subject: Flash Fiction).
*writeaway also features various deviants based on themes. This week's features evolve around seasons and months of the year, and can be viewed in here.


Haiku Chain Gang Exceeds 200 Poems!
Who knew my one little Haiku could lead to such a huge project from so many deviants! The Haiku Chain Gang is still slinging the sledge hammers of verse over at ~SOLARTS journal, which has now grown to over 100 Haiku! For the history of the chain and to join in the fun please visit the Journal!!

Bref Double Vote!
=versebyverse is currently holding a vote on June's Bref Double form. Please vote here for the new winner!
=versebyverse is a community of poets of all styles who accept traditional form challenges each month. This is meant to improve writing skills by learning the fundamentals of form. If you love tradition and poetic form, please visit and participate in July's form, the Conachlonn.


Deviant Spotlight
=drop-asd has just published a some gorgeous features bound to inspire all deviants in her latest News Article!


CSS Commissions
`GaioumonBatou is offering custom CSS design's for a very reasonable price! Trevor is an absolute dream to work with and the income will offset upcoming college expenses. People are signing up fast so you'd better visit his journal and get on the list quick!


Free Portrait Sketch
~LoveYouAnonymously is still looking for deviants who are interested in having their portrait done (for free). It can be anything from full-body view to close-ups of the face; any angle. Fully-clothed to full-nudes. (At least attempt to make the pose artful, please)


In Our Own Words- Harmless Book Project
`Beccalicious is providing an opportuntity to assist an organization that has grown from a "grassroots level in 2007, they have gone from strength to strength in helping others understand Self harm, increasing outlets for support, training professionals and challenging stigma and misconceptions about self harm." You may also obtain additional info from the News Article.


Typewriter fiend on the loose!
Writing machines: make your laptop famous by providing a photo and telling the story for a piece that :devobviouschild is working on for One Night Stanzas.


Writers to Read: Allen Ginsberg; Guest Post
For this article, ^fllnthblnk reports that "Writers to Read," Claire Askew (=TheObviousChild) sent in this awesome article on the great Allen Ginsberg. It's longer than my last two posts, but is filled with a wealth of information about one of the most prominent writers in recent history, so definitely stick around and be sure to check the links to the poems mentioned here.


Art Trading Card Project
*hogret and ~KysPerspective are participating in an Art Trading Card Project. If you would like to participate or just want to observe or need more information, please visit *hogret's latest journal entry. I've seen the cards and they're quite beautiful.


For Art Bead/Jewelry Trades
*Athalour and other deviants engage in a trading post of absolutely beautifully crafted beads and jewelry! For more information, please visit her journal. It's a feast for the eyes and highly recommended!




Contests Around dA! Monthly NewsLetter! June 5th
`karemelancholia has been providing the deviant community with an indepth Contest Newsletter as well as Contest Tips and Checklists since 2007. Lit contests I recommend are:

Poetry Contest
Would you like a year's subscription? *mirror-to-the-world is hosting a poetry contest which provides one to the winner! For more information, please visit the News Article. Deadline is September 7, 2009.





Summer Haikuthon Kicks Off With Over 60 Participants!
=Iscariot-Priest Great prizes and information for the Summer Haikuthon!! To join and read resources about Haiku, visit =Iscariot-Priest's latest journal for more information and sign up!

Haiku Participants
Since part of the Haiku contest is to support the contestants with responses and critique,*moyanII has graciously compiled a list for quick reference! Even if you're not participating, and especially if you love Haiku, do stop by and support the participants.
=rlkirkland has pledged three one-month subs to those who place in the Haikuthon!


Prosetry, Please - a contest for every writer Entries now being accepted!
*ProsePlease and =PoetryPlease are joining forces again! To start things off, they are doing a sister club kick-off contest! Entries are now officially being accepted! Deadline for submissions is July 31, 2009.
Challenge #39 is Dialogues.


New Competition
*Rhyme-and-Reason is hosting a new bi-weekly competition based on following the rhyme scheme of a famous poem. The current competition is based on John Keats' 'Ode On Melancholy'. For more information, please visit their journal.




Manchester Fiction Prize
The Writing School at Manchester Metropolitan University is launching a new literary competition celebrating excellence in creative writing. First prize is £10,000
and the entry fee is £15. More information can be found by visiting the news article. The deadline for entries is 7th August 2009.


Story Contest Update!
=bekkia reminds everyone that the Tell Me a Story Contest is accepting submissions until the first of August! She hasn't received a submission in over a month so get your entries in as soon as possible!


Provided by =Lit-Twitter Esquire Fiction Contest 2009!/Blake Poetry Prize - 2009!
Esquire Magazine challenges you to write story must be based on one of three provided titles. Full list of rules Deadline: Midnight of August 1, 2009.




& 2nd Annual Six Word Story Contest Closed!
The deadline for entering *Death-By-Romance & =mode-de-vie's Annual Six Word Story Contest has now expired. Winner announcements pending.

Magical Muse Literature Contest Now Closed!
=Scarlettletters' Magical Muse Contest now closed.
*YouInventedMe provides an update regarding the judging of the contest in his latest journal entry.

The Multi-Themed Contest is Now Closed!
The deadline for =SongofthePoets' Multi-themed contest is now closed. They are requesting that you vote for your favorite entry. To review the entries and vote, please do so here.



April Showers May Flowers Winners
^fllnthblnk announces the winners of the April Showers May Flowers Competition. Congratulations to everyone!:
First Place: =Anavah (Yay me!) with Original - Revised
Second Place:`demonlight with Original - Revised.
Third Place: *Tuttlebird with Original - Revised.

Haiku Notebook Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the Haiku Notebook Contest:
1st place winner: *Esin with haiku sketchbook.
2nd place winner: *Bogbrush with Haiku Notebooks.
3rd place winner: ~Utanapishtim with haiku napkin.
Honorable Mentions: `jade-pandora with Tea House Haiku Journal and =BornBlitzed with DisQuietude.


Epic Poetry Contest Winners:
Congratulations to the 1st place winner: ~Bertron-the-Prophet with The Arboretum.
2nd place winner: ~Aruchel with Aurora's Rose
3rd place winner: =lady-shirakawa with Epic..
~Bertron-the-Prophet also takes the grand prize which includes publication in ~Soundzine, amongst other things.




THE LIT LIST: Issue No. 31
The newest edition of the ever popular LIT LIST has just been released by `ATrue, and is one of the most valuable resources regarding your literature needs on dA. If you can't find something which appeals to you on the LIT LIST, the probability of it existing is slim to none!

Interviewing Local Deviants
~devInterviews is a new club who will be featuring interviews with local Deviants. For more information and to wish them success, you may visit their journal.

Back with a Vengeance! Prompt #15 'Sea'
=Wordspill is back and under new management! =bekkia will be taking the reins while `apocathary is obtaining his PHD. You can read more about this exciting change in the news release. Please join them for montly prompts!

Daily Deviants
DailyDeviant's, a group of selected Team members that discover and feature deviants on a daily basis, is now seeking new team members. If interested, please apply here.

CRITIQUE PETITION
*devCRIT is currently gathering a petition which will allow non subscribers to be able to provide critiques to subscribers. This petition does not advocate that non subscribers be allowed to receive critiques. To sign the petition, or for more information, please visit their journal.

Writers-Workshop
*Writers-Workshop is a literature community that focuses on the development of a writer. It's a non-exclusive club for anyone, whether a novice or published professional who wants to improve their own skills while contributing to the development of others.

PoetryPlease
=PoetryPlease is nonexclusive community who welcomes all writers of every caliber to become members.




For The Love of a Mother
`GeneratingHype shares the loss of his mother and puts forth a very special request to Deviants in his journal.

Commissions For Deviants
`Memnalar is currently accepting commissions for stamps, avatars and lit tags in exchange for donations to go toward those in need of finances. Please visit his current journal for more information regarding this selfless gesture that all of us could take a lesson from.

Helping Those in Need
`kasumichan2003 puts forth a heartfelt effort to assist deviants with various need in their latest journal entry.

Extra-Un-Ordinary
*Markus43 features absolutely breathtaking Deviants in his journal.

All About Others
=drop-asd is quickly becoming a weekly regular with her phenomenal news and journal features. For some gorgeous features bound to inspire visit her latest entry!

Various Features
*tinkwig provides a variety of wonderful features in his latest journal.




Soundzine Issue #8 Goes Live!
Features many deviants and is a must-read. The quality of sound, writing and artwork is amazing.

Clearfield Review: Issue Two has been released and features many of your favorite dA poets.
You may also visit their new Website!

One Night Stanzas isn't just a publication but a resource containing great poetry tips.




Before you submit to any publication be sure to read =salshep's very
informative news article regarding what Editors look for in submissions. For a closer look at this invaluable resource, please visit the News Article.

Also the latest of Poetry Editor's interviews, with James Midgley, Editor of Mimesis, can be found in Nic Sebastian's blog, [link]"Very Like A Whale.

=TheObviousChild also provided epic updates regarding Publication and Resources in her previous journal entry. A must read!

`lovetodeviate also provides a list of Journals/magazines to submit to for a comprehensive listing of potential publications.

~kweccles has just published his third electronic Artist's Book on Scribd. Anyone ineterested in viewing the books or self publishing one themselves are encouraged to visit his Journal for more details. I have viewed them myself and it's quite a quality layout!

~Deviant-Publishing is about encouraging deviants to write pages or chapters for books for the purpose of publishing on deviantART. If you think you might be interested, or would like more information, you may visit their [link]"page.






One of the first things I noticed when I returned to deviantArt was the name of ^LadyLincoln being thanked for her generous subscription donations. It seemed every page I read, club or contest there was a thank you to ^LadyLincoln for her generosity. So I decided to find out who this ^LadyLincoln was. In addition to discovering she was a GM, I remember her first (for me) journal entry and thinking to myself, now that's a deviant I want to aspire to emulate. The journalist in me drooled! Each month since then I have eagerly awaited her journal release to find out all the latest Lit News around dA! If you don't have her on your watch I highly suggest you add her!

So I think many will join me in kudos and hat's off to ^LadyLincoln for being a wonderful community asset who deserves recognition herself!



In honor of ^LadyLincoln for such selfless giving of both possession and heart.

“If you have much, give of your wealth; If you have little, give of your heart”
~Arab Proverb



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