Sunflower Tanka Anthology

Cover Reveal – the 2025 Sunflower Tanka Anthology

Colleen Chesebro

November 30, 2025

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June 25, 2026

Whew! Here we are on the last day of November! It’s been a crazy week for me, with my last toe surgery & Thanksgiving the next day. I’ve rested for a few days and now, I’m ready to go!!

So, let’s begin the new week with a glimpse of the book cover for the 2025 Sunflower Tanka Anthology!

This cover reflects the theme of dreams by highlighting this lovely, magical, dream-like woman painted by Robbie Cheadle. The woman is encircled by yellow and orange flowers, which in color psychology represent creativity. We added the painting to the photograph. We are both thrilled with the results.

I love this cover and the dream like qualities of the woman. Please help me thank Robbie for her hard work on this anthology. 🧡

My next step is to get everything uploaded to Amazon. Robbie and I will let you know as soon as the book publishes.

Thanks for your patience and your confidence in us to bring you an anthology you can be proud of.

Many thanks!

Robbie & Colleen – Contributing Editors of the 🌻 2025 Sunflower Tanka Anthology 🌻

54 responses to “Cover Reveal – the 2025 Sunflower Tanka Anthology”

Jules

November 30, 2025 at 3:05 pm

Lovely

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1. Colleen Chesebro
  
  November 30, 2025 at 3:15 pm
  
  Thanks so much, Jules. 💜
  
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Dave Astor

November 30, 2025 at 3:06 pm

Superb cover, Colleen and Robbie!

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1. Colleen Chesebro
  
  November 30, 2025 at 3:16 pm
  
  Thank you, Dave. We love the colors.
  
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Nicole Sara

November 30, 2025 at 3:16 pm

It is simply gorgeous! Many congratulations and thanks to Robbie for the beautiful painting and to both of you for the splendid overall cover design… also for the hard work invested in this wonderful project! 💛💖

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1. Colleen Chesebro
  
  November 30, 2025 at 3:26 pm
  
  Thank you, Nicole. We’re both excited about how this cover came out. 💛
  
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Melissa Lemay

November 30, 2025 at 3:16 pm

Looking good.☺️

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1. Colleen Chesebro
  
  November 30, 2025 at 3:26 pm
  
  Thanks so much, Mel. 💜
  
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Terri Webster Schrandt

November 30, 2025 at 3:35 pm

It’s exciting to near the finish line for the book, Colleen! Congrats to you both, you and Robbie are incredibly talented!

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1. Colleen Chesebro
  
  November 30, 2025 at 3:49 pm
  
  Thank you, Terri. We love this job. 🧡
  
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merrildsmith

November 30, 2025 at 4:01 pm

A lovely cover! 💙

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1. Colleen Chesebro
  
  December 1, 2025 at 11:59 am
  
  Thank you, Merril.
  
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  1. merrildsmith
    
    December 1, 2025 at 5:49 pm
    
    You’re welcome, Colleen! 💙
    
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Gwen M. Plano

November 30, 2025 at 4:35 pm

Beautiful! I love it! I hope you’re doing better now, Colleen. Take care and rest. ❤️

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1. Colleen Chesebro
  
  November 30, 2025 at 5:51 pm
  
  Thank you, Gwen. I love the dreamy aspects of this cover. It will be a busy week getting the book uploaded to Amazon. 🥳
  
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Jacqui Murray

November 30, 2025 at 4:47 pm

That is so peaceful.

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1. Colleen Chesebro
  
  November 30, 2025 at 5:52 pm
  
  Thanks, Jacqui. We thought it was perfect for the theme of dreams.
  
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poetisatinta

November 30, 2025 at 4:51 pm

That’s a beautiful cover, congratulations 🙌

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1. Colleen Chesebro
  
  November 30, 2025 at 5:53 pm
  
  Thank you, Ange. I’m thrilled you like it.
  
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Darlene

November 30, 2025 at 5:29 pm

The cover looks amazing!

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1. Colleen Chesebro
  
  November 30, 2025 at 5:54 pm
  
  Thank you, Darlene.
  
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Sadje

November 30, 2025 at 7:50 pm

Excellent job Robbie. It’s really beautiful. Congratulations Colleen

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1. Colleen Chesebro
  
  December 1, 2025 at 12:00 pm
  
  Thank you, Sadje. I love Robbie’s green lady. 💚
  
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  1. Sadje
    
    December 1, 2025 at 12:06 pm
    
    You’re welcome
    
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yvettemcalleiro

November 30, 2025 at 8:06 pm

It’s absolutely gorgeous! I cannot wait to read it in its entirety.

Yvette M Calleiro :-)

http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com

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1. Colleen Chesebro
  
  December 1, 2025 at 12:01 pm
  
  Thanks, Yvi. I’m thrilled with how the cover came out. It’s a lovely collection. 💖
  
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robbiesinspiration

December 1, 2025 at 12:06 am

A gorgeous post, Colleen ⭐️🌈💛

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1. Colleen Chesebro
  
  December 1, 2025 at 12:01 pm
  
  Thank you for your green lady, Robbie. She’s just perfect. 💖
  
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  1. robbiesinspiration
    
    December 2, 2025 at 12:05 am
    
    She was inspired by Teagan Genevieve’s Meadow character
    
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    1. Colleen Chesebro
      
      December 2, 2025 at 8:23 am
      
      What a synchronicity! How perfect.
      
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      1. robbiesinspiration
        
        December 3, 2025 at 12:00 am
        
        🧚‍♀️💞
        
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[…] Colleen has shared an update on 🌻 2025 Sunflower Tanka Anthology 🌻 and the cover. You can read about it here: https://tankatuesday.com/2025/11/30/cover-reveal-the-2025-sunflower-tanka-anthology/ […]

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Chris Hall

December 1, 2025 at 2:44 am

Really lovely!!

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1. Colleen Chesebro
  
  December 1, 2025 at 1:06 pm
  
  Thank you. I’m so pleased you like it, Chris. 🫶🏻
  
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Smitha V

December 1, 2025 at 3:36 am

The cover looks lovely. The colour, the girl, the flowers. Congratulations to both of you! I look forward to read it.

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1. Colleen Chesebro
  
  December 1, 2025 at 12:08 pm
  
  Thank you, Smitha. I love the green lady. She is someone you would imagine in your dreams. 💚
  
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Smitha V

December 1, 2025 at 3:37 am

Get well soon, Colleen. Happy December to you!

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1. Colleen Chesebro
  
  December 1, 2025 at 12:07 pm
  
  Happy December, dear Smitha. I hope you are doing well. 💖
  
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Eugi

December 1, 2025 at 7:07 am

Oh, I love the cover, Colleen, and Robbie. Beautiful details, and design. 💕

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1. Colleen Chesebro
  
  December 1, 2025 at 11:58 am
  
  Thank you, Eugi. We wanted to convey the illusion of dreams. Robbie’s green lady was just perfect. 💖
  
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  1. Eugi
    
    December 1, 2025 at 6:27 pm
    
    You’re most welcome, Colleen.💖
    
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D.L. Finn, Author

December 1, 2025 at 2:17 pm

Glad your toe surgery went well, Colleen! What a beautiful cover, Robbie did an amazing job on it! Xo

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1. Colleen Chesebro
  
  December 1, 2025 at 3:10 pm
  
  Robbie’s green lady is the perfect dreamy image for the book! Thanks so much, Denise. 💖
  
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Annette Rochelle Aben

December 1, 2025 at 7:30 pm

Here’s to a beautiful cover and happy feet! <3

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1. Colleen Chesebro
  
  December 2, 2025 at 11:12 am
  
  Thanks so much, Sis. 🥳
  
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pvcann

December 1, 2025 at 10:55 pm

What a fabulous cover – I so love the artwork Robbie. And thank you both of you for the offering of this work.

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1. Colleen Chesebro
  
  December 2, 2025 at 8:24 am
  
  You’re so welcome, Paul. 🥳
  
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Kay Castaneda

December 2, 2025 at 12:31 am

Congratulations Colleen and Robbie. The cover is amazing and so lovely! I couldn’t submit anything on time. Maybe next year. I can’t wait to read the poetry. Hope you are getting better, Colleen. 😊

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Jennie

December 2, 2025 at 10:16 am

The cover is lovely!

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1. Colleen Chesebro
  
  December 2, 2025 at 10:56 am
  
  Thank you very much, Jennie. 💖
  
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  1. Jennie
    
    December 2, 2025 at 11:37 am
    
    You are welcome!
    
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vanbytheriver

December 2, 2025 at 6:24 pm

Just so much beauty you have here, Colleen. Nice to see how wonderful it has all evolved. I have been away from WP too long. Glad to see you are still thriving. Van

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Colleen Chesebro

December 2, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Oh my goodness, Van!! It’s been such a long time. Good to see you, my friend. I hope you’re here to write again. It will be nice to connect. Tanka Tuesday is thriving. We’ve been going strong since 2016. Can you imagine it will be 10 years next autumn? Wow! 💜

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