Many thanks to Nicole Sara for this lovely review of Sunflower Tanka. Robbie and I are so grateful for these reviews. Thanks so much, and here's to another year of writing syllabic poetry together. 🥳 https://starrysteps.wordpress.com/2025/12/30/book-review-of-sunflower-tanka-anthology-threshold-for-tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-44-45-holiday-new-years-resolutions/?page_id=8145
I'm so pleased that Robbie Cheadle reviewed the 2025 Sunflower Tanka Anthology on her series called Treasuring Poetry on Writing to be Read with Kaye Lynn Booth. https://writingtoberead.com/2025/12/17/treasuring-poetry-sunflower-tanka-dreams-anthology-compiled-by-robbie-cheadle-and-colleen-m-chesebro/?page_id=53767 Many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to share posts about this year's anthology. Robbie and I appreciate you all! We couldn't do this without … Continue reading Celebrating the 2025 Sunflower Tanka Anthology | Robbie Cheadle
Robbie I are excited to share that the 2025 edition of Sunflower Tanka has published. You will find the book available in print, Kindle, and Kindle Unlimited. We've kept our prices the same as last year. The theme of "dreams," was perfect for 2025. We're looking forward to 2026, and another wonderful year of writing … Continue reading New Release – Sunflower Tanka: A 2025 Anthology of Tanka, Tanka Prose, & Experimental Tanka
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 … Continue reading Cover Reveal – the 2025 Sunflower Tanka Anthology
Hello, beautiful poets! Robbie and I want to update you on the status of the 2025 Sunflower Tanka Anthology. It's been a crazy summer and autumn for me. Between my husband's surgeries and some minor surgeries for me, we're still on track to publish the first week in December 2025. I'll be sending Robbie the … Continue reading Sunflower Tanka Updates
Robbie and Colleen thank all contributors for submitting tanka and related works to the 2025 anthology. The submission period is closed, with a planned release in December 2025. Subscribe for updates.
Submissions for the Sunflower Tanka Anthology close at midnight on September 9, 2025. Send your best tanka, tanka prose, and experimental tanka before the deadline.
Poets are invited to submit three poems for the Sunflower Tanka Anthology. Apologies for previous confusion regarding submissions, courtesy of Robbie Cheadle and Colleen Chesebro.
Robbie and Colleen are excited to sponsor the 2025 Sunflower Tanka Anthology, featuring cover art by Robbie. Submissions open from August 9 to September 9, 2025, with publication expected in December 2025.
Sunflower Tanka Anthology 