It happened yesterday – this blog crossed the 500 follower mark. I’d like to thank everyone who’s stopped by to read this blog, liked a post and especially those who’ve found enough here, to click the follow button.
It means a lot to me that there are people who make the time to see what I am up to. This isn’t one of those world stunningly good blogs, but still a few of you keep looking at what I am doing.
This is one of those weeks where I feel a bit creatively drained. I don’t have a new poem or any stunning writing to share. It’s been a busy week for me with other things.
One highlight of this week was going to a local poetry group. They had a featured speaker who read some of his work followed by an open mic session. I plucked up the courage to put my name on the list and read my poem, I Must Go to the Sea. There were a lot of readers there with some great poetry so I was a little nervous to read, but I forged ahead. It’s hard to judge, but I think they liked it.
Editing on the book continues – mostly by others and I’ve started to look at my publishing options. Well, a tiny bit. I’ve looked at the cost of Publishing through CreateSpace (Amazon’s self-publishing company) and it’s still an option. This is a very niche book so finding a publisher isn’t going to be easy. Likely it will need to be a small press looking for new authors. Well, the googling will continue as I search around the various options.
That’s it for this week.
Till next time,
Andrew
Andrew's View of the Week 
Hi Andrew. well done. Thank you for liking my poem Pressure! Best Wishes. The Foureyed Poet.
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Thanks. I am looking forward to reading more of your work.
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Hearty congratulations, Andrew! We’re here because we enjoy what you’re doing. Keep it up!
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I’ll keep doing whatever it is I do. 😉 Thanks!
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congratulations! On to the next 500…
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Thanks! 11 into it, 489 to go. 🙂
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Well done Andrew with reading your poem aloud!
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Thanks – it was a bit scary walking up to the mic, but once I started reading it felt right.
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That’s a great sign that you’re creating work authentic to you when you get that feeling (at least that’s my take on it). 🙂
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Congratulations Andrew on the BIG 500! There are 500 of us now who are favored in having the gift of your blog. Thank you.
I am so glad you are writing about your journey through the publishing aspect of your book.
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Thanks! There will be more on my book in the coming weeks.
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Congrats!
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Thank! You keep hanging in there.
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Congratulations Andrew! Looking forward to follower # 1000.
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Thanks – it took 3 years to get to 500. Come back in 2018 and maybe I’ll have gotten there. 😉
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Congratulations ! Enjoy reading about your work.
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Thanks!
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Congratulations. That’s a great milestone that I have yet to reach.
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Well, I followed your blog so you’re at least one closer. 🙂
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500 Fortunate Followers, I’d say!
Best,
Susan
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Thanks and I feel fortunate that all of you have chosen to follow this blog.
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Congratulations on 500 followers, Andrew.
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Thanks!
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Congratulation on crossing your 500th follower. I’m happy for you. Your poem is wonderful and creative – For me I write for myself. If I get some likes and comments I’m fortunate but If I don’t get any I don’t put my mind around why they didn’t and like you forge ahead. Congratulations again.
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I follow the rule, “Write what you like to read.” I am happy that there are others who like what I like. That there are that many, just amazes me. Thanks.
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