Poetry Published in As The World Burns Anthology from Indie Blu(e) Publishing!
I am so proud to share that two of my poems, Self-Isolation and I Know, are published in “As The World Burns” Anthology. Published by Indie Blu(e) Publishing, this anthology tells the timely story of now.
I am deeply grateful to the editors: Christine Ray, Candice Daquin, Kindra Austin, and Rachel Finch for shaping this book and nurturing it into the light. Thank you!
From the book: As the World Burns: Writers and Artists Reflect on a World Gone Mad is an anthology of poetry, prose, essay, and art inspired by the unprecedented events of the year 2020. It embraces fierce and raw creative works relating to life during the Covid-19 pandemic, Black Lives Matter, Donald Trump, and the economic uncertainty and horror of the last eight months. One hundred and fourteen writers and artists spanning ten countries and 30 states are represented in this powerful volume. It is both a story of survival and an act of resistance.
“We speak with many voices, to the damage wrought in these violent, fevered months. Let us never forget or turn away, from what is just, what is necessary, to keep light alive in this world.”
I do not have many goals. My list is small enough to keep in my heart.
As a writer, it is my delight to share my writing with the world. At first I strived to teach myself and learn so that I could write and express myself in the ways I needed to.
Then I strived to learn so that I could share my words with more eyes and fellow poets through online publications. I have been overjoyed every time my poetry has been accepted and shared on blogs, in magazines, and on poetry sites.
My next and by far my most hopeful writing goal was to have my writing put down on the printed page.
To see my words on the printed page is a feeling I have longed for as writer. Having it fulfilled now is one of the happiest moments of my life!
My message to you is to work for what you need.
I have been rejected many times. My stories and poems have been rejected. I have been discouraged from writing. I love writing so I did not give up. Instead I changed directions and focused on something new. This was hard for me; I felt like I was betraying what came before.
I learned to take rejections not to mean I am not good enough but as a message that I can be a good enough. Teach yourself in as many ways as you can. Enjoy what you do and grow.
Remember that all the small steps are stones toward achieving your something big.
I hope you will consider enjoying As The World Burns and reflecting along with its writing on a world gone mad. Please enjoy it as an ebook or as a paperback to treasure on your bookshelf.
Cover art by Carrie L. Weis
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Navita Bhatia
Wow!! That’s an incredible news!! Congratulations Jaya. Wish you many more such moments😊
mdrnminimalists
Congratulations on your continued success with the publications! 2020 is crazy – too many freaking events within a few months!! 2010’s wasn’t this crazy altogether. Pretty cool that this is an anthology of so many pieces with yours included. I like that you keep trying and pushing through rejections. Proof that it is okay to get rejected – we get back up!!!
Nancy ✨ mdrnminimalists.com
Jaya Avendel
Getting back up has to be one of the biggest things that helps us grow stronger! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. 🙂
nianni
Congratulations Jaya. You deserve it 🎉❣️
bournemouthgirl
Congratulations on another publication. You are doing so well Jaya! You must be so proud of yourself! Writing what you want without being discouraged is so important.
Jaya Avendel
Thanks so much, Lauren!
Seriah Sargenton
This is such an amazing accomplishment.
Congratulations, you must be so proud 🎉💕
Jaya Avendel
Thank you so much! There is certainly plenty here for me to be proud of. 🙂
short-prose-fiction
Congratulations Java. This is excellent news!
Castlesandturrets
Congratulations that is such a great achievement! You really deserve it, and I’m really glad to hear that you didn’t let anyone discourage you from writing, your work is brilliant.
barbaraleaver
Congratulations! I look forward to reading the anthology
Jaya Avendel
Thank you! As I read, I love it more and more.
The LDN Lifestyle
Congratulations, that’s such an achievement! Keep up the great work x
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
Your happiness is also my happiness because you deserve is so much!
GREAT congratulations and also compliments for such a project you realized.
Embrace.
Claudia
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Claudia! Your endless encouragement and support means so much to me.
Michele Lee
How wonderful. It looks like an interesting and engaging collaboration. 👏🏼 I am glad to read that you did not let others discourage you from your writing passions and goals. I am sure this is just the beginning for you. 😀
Jaya Avendel
Thank you for your encouragement, Michele!
Kelly Diane
Congratulations on being published in a physical book. I’m so pleased that other people can read your amazing poems and enjoy them as much as I do.
Jaya Avendel
🙂 Thank you for your inspiring words!
Anika May
Two in one print is amazing, what an achievement! Congratulations, Jaya!
Anika | chaptersofmay.com
Lisa's Notebook
Massive congratulations, Jaya, I’m so pleased for you, that is an amazing achievement and you completely deserve it. Seeing your words in print is the most wonderful feeling, that’s just fantastic! x
Jaya Avendel
Knowing my words are in print truly is a happy feeling! Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Lisa!
Robin LeeAnn
Congrats! You deserve it!
Susi Bocks
Congratulations, fellow contributor!! <3
Jaya Avendel
Right back at ya, Susi! It is delightful to share the pages with so many fellow writers. 🙂
Susi Bocks
<3
Ingrid
Congratulations, Jaya! It is a truly rewarding experience to have your work selected to appear in print and have your words shared with others. I look forward to reading this anthology as it features the work of many of my favorite writers from this community! Also thanks for the timely reminder about the Poetry Challenge 😊
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Ingrid!
I have already begun to read my copy and it is so refreshing to see the names of people familiar to me! 🙂