Sunflower Tanka Anthology

Cover Reveal – the 2025 Sunflower Tanka Anthology

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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”

  1. Jules Avatar
    Jules

    Lovely

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    1. Colleen Chesebro Avatar
      Colleen Chesebro

      Thanks so much, Jules. 💜

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  2. Dave Astor Avatar
    Dave Astor

    Superb cover, Colleen and Robbie!

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    1. Colleen Chesebro Avatar
      Colleen Chesebro

      Thank you, Dave. We love the colors.

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  3. Nicole Sara Avatar
    Nicole Sara

    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 Avatar
      Colleen Chesebro

      Thank you, Nicole. We’re both excited about how this cover came out. 💛

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  4. Melissa Lemay Avatar
    Melissa Lemay

    Looking good.☺️

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    1. Colleen Chesebro Avatar
      Colleen Chesebro

      Thanks so much, Mel. 💜

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  5. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
    Terri Webster Schrandt

    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 Avatar
      Colleen Chesebro

      Thank you, Terri. We love this job. 🧡

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  6. merrildsmith Avatar
    merrildsmith

    A lovely cover! 💙

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    1. Colleen Chesebro Avatar
      Colleen Chesebro

      Thank you, Merril.

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      1. merrildsmith Avatar
        merrildsmith

        You’re welcome, Colleen! 💙

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  7. Gwen M. Plano Avatar
    Gwen M. Plano

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

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    1. Colleen Chesebro Avatar
      Colleen Chesebro

      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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  8. Jacqui Murray Avatar
    Jacqui Murray

    That is so peaceful.

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    1. Colleen Chesebro Avatar
      Colleen Chesebro

      Thanks, Jacqui. We thought it was perfect for the theme of dreams.

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  9. poetisatinta Avatar
    poetisatinta

    That’s a beautiful cover, congratulations 🙌

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    1. Colleen Chesebro Avatar
      Colleen Chesebro

      Thank you, Ange. I’m thrilled you like it.

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  10. Darlene Avatar
    Darlene

    The cover looks amazing!

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    1. Colleen Chesebro Avatar
      Colleen Chesebro

      Thank you, Darlene.

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  11. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

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

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    1. Colleen Chesebro Avatar
      Colleen Chesebro

      Thank you, Sadje. I love Robbie’s green lady. 💚

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      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        You’re welcome

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  12. yvettemcalleiro Avatar
    yvettemcalleiro

    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 Avatar
      Colleen Chesebro

      Thanks, Yvi. I’m thrilled with how the cover came out. It’s a lovely collection. 💖

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  13. robbiesinspiration Avatar
    robbiesinspiration

    A gorgeous post, Colleen ⭐️🌈💛

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    1. Colleen Chesebro Avatar
      Colleen Chesebro

      Thank you for your green lady, Robbie. She’s just perfect. 💖

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      1. robbiesinspiration Avatar
        robbiesinspiration

        She was inspired by Teagan Genevieve’s Meadow character

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      2. Colleen Chesebro Avatar
        Colleen Chesebro

        What a synchronicity! How perfect.

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      3. robbiesinspiration Avatar
        robbiesinspiration

        🧚‍♀️💞

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  15. Chris Hall Avatar
    Chris Hall

    Really lovely!!

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    1. Colleen Chesebro Avatar
      Colleen Chesebro

      Thank you. I’m so pleased you like it, Chris. 🫶🏻

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  16. Smitha V Avatar
    Smitha V

    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 Avatar
      Colleen Chesebro

      Thank you, Smitha. I love the green lady. She is someone you would imagine in your dreams. 💚

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  17. Smitha V Avatar
    Smitha V

    Get well soon, Colleen. Happy December to you!

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    1. Colleen Chesebro Avatar
      Colleen Chesebro

      Happy December, dear Smitha. I hope you are doing well. 💖

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  18. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

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

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    1. Colleen Chesebro Avatar
      Colleen Chesebro

      Thank you, Eugi. We wanted to convey the illusion of dreams. Robbie’s green lady was just perfect. 💖

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      1. Eugi Avatar
        Eugi

        You’re most welcome, Colleen.💖

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  19. D.L. Finn, Author Avatar
    D.L. Finn, Author

    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 Avatar
      Colleen Chesebro

      Robbie’s green lady is the perfect dreamy image for the book! Thanks so much, Denise. 💖

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  20. Annette Rochelle Aben Avatar
    Annette Rochelle Aben

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

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    1. Colleen Chesebro Avatar
      Colleen Chesebro

      Thanks so much, Sis. 🥳

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  21. pvcann Avatar
    pvcann

    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 Avatar
      Colleen Chesebro

      You’re so welcome, Paul. 🥳

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  22. Kay Castaneda Avatar
    Kay Castaneda

    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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  23. Jennie Avatar
    Jennie

    The cover is lovely!

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    1. Colleen Chesebro Avatar
      Colleen Chesebro

      Thank you very much, Jennie. 💖

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      1. Jennie Avatar
        Jennie

        You are welcome!

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  24. vanbytheriver Avatar
    vanbytheriver

    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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  25. Colleen Chesebro Avatar
    Colleen Chesebro

    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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