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Shakespeare's Monkeys 02-27-08
Well, Well, Well,
I have heard lots of screeching in the monkey cage this last week, and it's very exciting. Wait, it's beyond exciting. Here's what you don't know that I do, that you now will, and you'll want to spread around -- Pags, Norm, Aesthetic Psychosis, Kath, Laurie, Kat, and Calooh are all being published in the upcoming issue of Shakespeare's Monkey Revue.
Seriously.
Yes, I know you can't believe it, but there are that many writers on the site who suffered through the selection process and found their way to the top of the pile and into the magazine. These folks received no special consideration for their membership. They submitted just like everyone else, and they earned their place in print. So please congratulate them, they earned that. You will be amazed and astounded when you see their latest stuff. But more importantly, I tell you this because, as members, you have a secret "in"... you can go to their pages and see their work and get a real feel for what's coming up in the next issue.
In other big exciting news, Ms. Lori T, the Night Prophet just submitted the next comic in her series to the editors. I saw it first. It is beyond awesome. I'm so proud to publish this spectacular fusion of poetry and art -- it is the type of work that sets the editors of Shakespeare's Monkey Revue apart from their colleagues. They are willing to believe in things this that just aren't being printed elsewhere.
It should also be noted that all of the single men in the universe are weeping now, as Ms. Lori T. was wed last week. Yes boys, there's one less eligible angel on the planet Earth. (Congrats you silly booger-girl!)
This week we also welcome Uriel Tovar. It's great to have him, he's a long time friend of many on the site, and I look forward to seeing his new work. I'd like to point out a large influx of faces from the past, with special greetings to returning members Joe R, Starla, Kath, Michael Mission Harris and Emily Rose.
And finally, here are some tips on pages you don't want to miss.
For a poem that leaves at least seven sighs hanging in the air around you as you dreamily whisper to everyone and no one in particular, "dayum, I wish I could write like that," read Ryan Wilbur's poem "The Magic Leaves"
http://www.shakespearesmonkeys...he-magic-leaves
For a poem that makes your heart splinter, soul shard and leaves you a giant wad of cliché – try reading Amanda Baker's poem "Inversion"
http://www.shakespearesmonkeys...-7600-inversion
For a poem that's gasp-worthy in its amazingosity, carnivorous in its ability to eat your eyeballs right out of your head, and rather fantasmagraphic check out Emeya's Poem "In love with surrealist female painters"
http://www.shakespearesmonkeys...female-painters
This first sentence reads a bit awkwardly. Now, this link is a bit odd, and you all might wonder if I didn't make comment, so I will, I'd love to point out the tremendous grace and coolness of my friend Joe R. He's a really exceptional guy anyways, and trying to learn a bit of poetry. He's here to learn, and I get the warm fuzzies in a big way when I see it. It's tough to come on the site and hobnob with some truly special, experienced, skilled, and trained writers. So many people say to me, "I'm not good enough to comment or post on your site," and it's just not true. The site is about learning and supporting each other, it's not a pissing contest pitting pygmy marmoset vs. white back mountain gorilla. If you want to see how a new writer is respected and appreciated by the community, please check out his haiku:
http://www.shakespearesmonkeys...-untitled-haiku
Finally, on the publishing bulletin board, I also really enjoyed both the question that Sinnaminsun posted and the responses. I'd love to hear everyone's opinion on that subject.
http://www.shakespearesmonkeys...tting-published
Something many of you probably missed is Pag's Renga pages in the resource area. A while back we were starting to think about collaborative poetry and Pags started a little area for renga… which is basically slam-serial haiku. Very fun. Very cool. Check it out!
http://www.shakespearesmonkeys...-80-renga-poets
I'll close with two special thank yous, the first is to the one and only Alcuin of York, aka Papa Smurf. Many of you have benefited from his great store of poetic knowledge and his thorough, fascinating, powerful critique. His critique is taken by some as too harsh or impolitic, but let me tell you, they are all done out of a spirit of love and passion for the written word. If Papa Smurf takes the time to comment on your poem, it is because he cares about your work, and truly wants to help. I can not tell you how much he has helped me personally. Dozens of my poems are better thanks to him. I also can not tell you how his steady and constant presence has saved the site, and the magazine. Alcuin is so much a part of the heart and soul of everything we're doing, I can never say thank you enough.
The second thank you is to Derma Kaput. Derma is another whose criticism goes beyond the surface deep down the heart of the poem and surgically extracts the kernel of truth that must be accentuated. His thoughts and ideas on poetry and writing are a treasure that enriches every member on the site. His work on the Revue can not be overstated, and his friendship is one of the great gifts in the lives of all on the editorial board.
I can never repay them their kindness, so I can only offer this humble thanks.
To each of you, who have joined this community, I hope you find your way to visit this week, drop a comment, post some writing or ask a question. My life is always richer when you do.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
-----------------------------------------------------
Fondly,
Stephan
I have heard lots of screeching in the monkey cage this last week, and it's very exciting. Wait, it's beyond exciting. Here's what you don't know that I do, that you now will, and you'll want to spread around -- Pags, Norm, Aesthetic Psychosis, Kath, Laurie, Kat, and Calooh are all being published in the upcoming issue of Shakespeare's Monkey Revue.
Seriously.
Yes, I know you can't believe it, but there are that many writers on the site who suffered through the selection process and found their way to the top of the pile and into the magazine. These folks received no special consideration for their membership. They submitted just like everyone else, and they earned their place in print. So please congratulate them, they earned that. You will be amazed and astounded when you see their latest stuff. But more importantly, I tell you this because, as members, you have a secret "in"... you can go to their pages and see their work and get a real feel for what's coming up in the next issue.
In other big exciting news, Ms. Lori T, the Night Prophet just submitted the next comic in her series to the editors. I saw it first. It is beyond awesome. I'm so proud to publish this spectacular fusion of poetry and art -- it is the type of work that sets the editors of Shakespeare's Monkey Revue apart from their colleagues. They are willing to believe in things this that just aren't being printed elsewhere.
It should also be noted that all of the single men in the universe are weeping now, as Ms. Lori T. was wed last week. Yes boys, there's one less eligible angel on the planet Earth. (Congrats you silly booger-girl!)
This week we also welcome Uriel Tovar. It's great to have him, he's a long time friend of many on the site, and I look forward to seeing his new work. I'd like to point out a large influx of faces from the past, with special greetings to returning members Joe R, Starla, Kath, Michael Mission Harris and Emily Rose.
And finally, here are some tips on pages you don't want to miss.
For a poem that leaves at least seven sighs hanging in the air around you as you dreamily whisper to everyone and no one in particular, "dayum, I wish I could write like that," read Ryan Wilbur's poem "The Magic Leaves"
http://www.shakespearesmonkeys...he-magic-leaves
For a poem that makes your heart splinter, soul shard and leaves you a giant wad of cliché – try reading Amanda Baker's poem "Inversion"
http://www.shakespearesmonkeys...-7600-inversion
For a poem that's gasp-worthy in its amazingosity, carnivorous in its ability to eat your eyeballs right out of your head, and rather fantasmagraphic check out Emeya's Poem "In love with surrealist female painters"
http://www.shakespearesmonkeys...female-painters
This first sentence reads a bit awkwardly. Now, this link is a bit odd, and you all might wonder if I didn't make comment, so I will, I'd love to point out the tremendous grace and coolness of my friend Joe R. He's a really exceptional guy anyways, and trying to learn a bit of poetry. He's here to learn, and I get the warm fuzzies in a big way when I see it. It's tough to come on the site and hobnob with some truly special, experienced, skilled, and trained writers. So many people say to me, "I'm not good enough to comment or post on your site," and it's just not true. The site is about learning and supporting each other, it's not a pissing contest pitting pygmy marmoset vs. white back mountain gorilla. If you want to see how a new writer is respected and appreciated by the community, please check out his haiku:
http://www.shakespearesmonkeys...-untitled-haiku
Finally, on the publishing bulletin board, I also really enjoyed both the question that Sinnaminsun posted and the responses. I'd love to hear everyone's opinion on that subject.
http://www.shakespearesmonkeys...tting-published
Something many of you probably missed is Pag's Renga pages in the resource area. A while back we were starting to think about collaborative poetry and Pags started a little area for renga… which is basically slam-serial haiku. Very fun. Very cool. Check it out!
http://www.shakespearesmonkeys...-80-renga-poets
I'll close with two special thank yous, the first is to the one and only Alcuin of York, aka Papa Smurf. Many of you have benefited from his great store of poetic knowledge and his thorough, fascinating, powerful critique. His critique is taken by some as too harsh or impolitic, but let me tell you, they are all done out of a spirit of love and passion for the written word. If Papa Smurf takes the time to comment on your poem, it is because he cares about your work, and truly wants to help. I can not tell you how much he has helped me personally. Dozens of my poems are better thanks to him. I also can not tell you how his steady and constant presence has saved the site, and the magazine. Alcuin is so much a part of the heart and soul of everything we're doing, I can never say thank you enough.
The second thank you is to Derma Kaput. Derma is another whose criticism goes beyond the surface deep down the heart of the poem and surgically extracts the kernel of truth that must be accentuated. His thoughts and ideas on poetry and writing are a treasure that enriches every member on the site. His work on the Revue can not be overstated, and his friendship is one of the great gifts in the lives of all on the editorial board.
I can never repay them their kindness, so I can only offer this humble thanks.
To each of you, who have joined this community, I hope you find your way to visit this week, drop a comment, post some writing or ask a question. My life is always richer when you do.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
-----------------------------------------------------
- Submissions Deadlines for the Conflict issue (Vol 2 #1) is June 2
- Simian Award #4 deadline is May 9th.
- Theme for Vol 2 #2 will be Food (Submissions are welcome)
- Simian Grand Prize Winner will be announced this week.
Fondly,
Stephan
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