Poetry Contest Is A No Go!

You know folks, I know I've said that I was planning to enter a poetry contest next year. My third book of poetry is almost finished (See? Even in my laziness I've managed to get something done!) But after looking over the contest guidelines again, it gave me pause. If a chapbook is selected as the winner (there will first, second and third place winners) it won't be announced until July of 2012 - which I can wait for, but - it won't be published until 2013!

Now, years ago I thought that wait times like this were normal but now? I can't fathom waiting that long to hear back from someone, whether my work as been selected or not. I just can't do it! It's too long!

I guess I just don't have the patience anymore. In any case, my poetry book, City Life should be published the week after next.