OK you people who gave me a tanka to write the other weekend during our maiden voyage on The Webquest. I'm on a roll! I expressed my students' delight for the Books of Umber recently, but I have to admit I was taken with the series as well. Not only for their intrigue and wonder, but especially for the unusual characters the author crafted. They range from truly disturbing to achingly vulnerable and I, who has read much and become hard to sate, now remain at the table waiting for the 3rd and final installment to be served. Instead of slamming my fork and spoon up and down impatiently, I entered a contest the author hosted on his Facebook page. He asked for short poems inspired by his books. Winning authors would receive a signed 1st edition of the final book when it comes out. My poem got picked!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1078675731&ref=profile#!/PWCatanese
Will I ever be able to cultivate a techie mind with my wussy poet's heart? My finger's are crossed.
Wow!!! I am envious of your poet's heart. Congratulations! I have not read any of his (?) books but you have piqued my interest.
ReplyDeleteSo cool! I received several preview copies by keeping up with author's blogs. It's contagious!
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