With all the noise in the blogosphere, no one’s probably noticed that I’ve been quieter than usual lately. That’s because I’m working on another book manuscript. This time it’s poetry. I’ve had poems published here and there but never a book of my own. So, I decided to compile my life’s work of poems—yet another good retirement project.
I finished the manuscript last week and sent it off to a local publisher. I decided to choose this publisher because they exist solely to help poets in our area with projects like this, the turn-around is quick, I’ll get to keep the profits, and have control over the final manuscript.
Two days later, I received a “yes”! Now I’m working on fine-tuning the manuscript and getting marketing blurbs ready. Here’s what I have so far:
High Fire Danger: Poems of Love and Nature
In High Fire Danger, Marie Zhuikov meditates on the transformative power of love and the magic and menace of nature. Written over the past thirty-eight years, Zhuikov’s enchanting poems offer unique insights and cutting humor. They take readers from her home in Minnesota to far-flung locales across the Great Lakes, Canada, Scotland, the Caribbean, and even to another planet. These accessible poems are filled with the heat and longing of romantic love, but also a deep love for family, community, and nature. They’ll scorch your soul like wildfire.
In a few months, I hope to have this book out into the world! For info about my other fiction and nonfiction books, please visit my book page.
Marie's Meanderings 
Congrats and good luck!
Congratulations! Can’t wait to read it.
Congratulations, Marie!
That’s impressive! Congratulations!
Thanks, Ann. I think it was helpful that I know the publisher personally.
Congrats!
Congratulations and good luck on your next venture.
Thanks, Swabby!
Congratulations, Marie! I wish you the best with it. 😊
Thanks, Jennifer. I’m learning a lot of tips about editing poetry along the way.
Sounds like a great project, Marie! Congratulations 🎉
Thanks, Eilene. It’s keeping me happily occupied.
Congratulations, Marie! Thank you for sharing with us!
Thanks Amy!
That is so exciting! Congratulations Marie!
Thanks, Diane! I finished the first round of edits last night. Not sure how many rounds there will be.
Congratulations, Marie! I’m so excited for you!
Thanks Vickie. It’s a whole new world of literature!
Congratulations!
Thanks Dawn. I’m working on getting the cover designed now. So fun!
I love the pitch — “These accessible poems are filled with the heat and longing of romantic love, but also a deep love for family, community, and nature. They’ll scorch your soul like wildfire.” Looking forward to owning a copy!
Thank you, my friend and fellow poet!
This is so exciting, Marie! I am thrilled for you!
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