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. lesleyscoble Avatar

    Congrats Colleen and Robbie πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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    1. Colleen Chesebro Avatar

      Thank you, Lesley.

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  2. merrildsmith Avatar

    Congratulations Colleen and Robbie for such an enthusiastic review!

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    1. Colleen Chesebro Avatar

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

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      1. merrildsmith Avatar

        You’re welcome, Colleen!

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  3. robbiesinspiration Avatar

    It’s a great review.

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    1. Colleen Chesebro Avatar

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

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      1. robbiesinspiration Avatar

        🌻🌞

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  4. ivor20 Avatar

    A fabulous review, congratulations to Colleen, Robbie, and all the wonderful contributors … πŸ“˜πŸ’›πŸ˜

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    1. Colleen Chesebro Avatar

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

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      1. ivor20 Avatar

        And what a wonderful group of poets it is, Colleen πŸ˜ŠπŸŒπŸ“˜

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      2. Colleen Chesebro Avatar

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

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  5. Eugi Avatar

    Fabulous review, Colleen and Robbie! Congrats! πŸ’—

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    1. Colleen Chesebro Avatar

      I love seeing the poets getting all this recognition. It’s well deserved. πŸ’›

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      1. Eugi Avatar

        Me too! ❣️

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  6. D.L. Finn, Author Avatar
    D.L. Finn, Author

    Great review for a great read:)

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    1. Colleen Chesebro Avatar

      Thanks, Denise. All the thanks goes to the poets. πŸ₯³

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  7. Annette Rochelle Aben Avatar

    Well done, Sis! <3

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    1. Colleen Chesebro Avatar

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

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  8. memadtwo Avatar

    congratulations! (K)

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    1. Colleen Chesebro Avatar

      Thank you. The poets really did a fabulous job!

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  9. jazzytower Avatar

    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. Colleen Chesebro Avatar

      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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  10. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar

    Congrats to both of you Colleen, And have a lovely weekend Sending love and thoughts your way <3 πŸ™

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    1. Colleen Chesebro Avatar

      Thanks so much, Sue. Have a lovely weekend. We have rain and thunderstorms (thunder snow ?) this weekend. The temperature fluctuations are crazy this spring. πŸ’–β˜€οΈ

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      1. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar

        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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      2. Colleen Chesebro Avatar

        Thank you so much, Sue. ❀️

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  11. D. Wallace Peach Avatar

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

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    1. Colleen Chesebro Avatar

      Many thanks, Diana. πŸ₯°

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