Many thanks to Barbara Leonard for this outstanding review of the Sunflower Tanka Anthology. Robbie and I are committed to bringing syllabic poetry to everybody’s bookshelves.

Reviews make a difference. Thanks so much!

30 responses to “More Reviews for the 1st Edition of the Sunflower Tanka Anthology”

  1. Congrats Colleen and Robbie 👏👏👏

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  2. Congratulations Colleen and Robbie for such an enthusiastic review!

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    1. Thanks, Merril. It’s so lovely to see all the poets getting the recognition they deserve.

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      1. You’re welcome, Colleen!

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    1. I’m so happy to see the poets and their poems getting the recognition they deserve.

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  3. A fabulous review, congratulations to Colleen, Robbie, and all the wonderful contributors … 📘💛😍

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    1. It makes me feel good to see the poets getting the recognition they deserve, Ivor.

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      1. And what a wonderful group of poets it is, Colleen 😊🌏📘

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        1. Thank you. I think so too, Ivor. We’re so lucky to have each other.

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  4. Fabulous review, Colleen and Robbie! Congrats! 💗

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    1. I love seeing the poets getting all this recognition. It’s well deserved. 💛

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    D.L. Finn, Author

    Great review for a great read:)

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    1. Thanks, Denise. All the thanks goes to the poets. 🥳

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    1. Thanks to all the poets. They’re all stars! ✨

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  6. congratulations! (K)

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    1. Thank you. The poets really did a fabulous job!

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  7. Congrats Colleen! I was reading mine again yesterday. Love it! Did you start calling for submissions for the next one?..am seeing such reference in the comments.
    Pat

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    1. I need to speak with Robbie, but I think we’ll open submissions in September, but I’m not sure. I’ll make sure and announce the date as we get closer. I’m so happy you’re enjoying the anthology. It’s amazing poetry! 🌻

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  8. Congrats to both of you Colleen, And have a lovely weekend Sending love and thoughts your way <3 🙏

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    1. Thanks so much, Sue. Have a lovely weekend. We have rain and thunderstorms (thunder snow ?) this weekend. The temperature fluctuations are crazy this spring. 💖☀️

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      1. Yes our temps fell by 10 degrees today… I was sat outside reading in 18 C day before yesterday, Today its 8C… with very cold wind… Good thing we have warm Hearts <3 :-) Sending LOVE dear Willow Sister xx <3

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        1. Thank you so much, Sue. ❤️

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  9. A wonderful review from Barb. Those surprises are fun. Congrats, Colleen and Robbie.

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