I wanted to give everyone a quick update on Where Our Voices Turn. With everything that has happened over the past couple of weeks—including losing my laptops unexpectedly—I fell behind on the formatting and final production of the book. I appreciate everyone's patience more than you know. The good news is that I'm back up and running with a new laptop, and I'm working through the manuscript every day. My goal is to have Where Our Voices Turn completed and published next week. Thank you to each of you for your understanding, encouragement, and belief in this project. I refuse to rush something that represents your voices. Every poem deserves the care and attention it was written with. We're almost there. Thank you for staying on this journey with me. ❤️📖

We need to get some reviews on our books so just putting that out there. If you know anyone that has read the books ask them if they could leave a review. Reviews are a huge part of our sales.

Write a poem about a place in nature that still holds someone's memory.

I'm excited to announce that the Strickland Publishing House Community is now open! This is more than a place to publish books—it's a community built for authors at every stage of the journey. Whether you're writing your very first manuscript or preparing to publish your next bestseller, you'll find guidance, resources, encouragement, and a community that genuinely wants to see you succeed. Inside you'll find: ✍️ Publishing tips and training 📖 Book formatting and design advice 🚀 Marketing strategies for authors 💬 Questions and answers with real support 🎯 Behind-the-scenes looks at the publishing process 🌟 A place to grow as an author If you've ever dreamed of holding your own book in your hands, this community was built for you. I can't wait to welcome you inside and help you bring your story to life. Welcome to Strickland Publishing House. Let's stop waiting... and start publishing.

Good morning, poets! It's Tuesday, and Monkey has a challenge for you. Today we're keeping it simple: a haiku. A haiku is just three lines: 5 syllables 7 syllables 5 syllables Write about anything that caught your attention this morning—a sunrise, a cup of coffee, birds outside your window, your dog snoring at your feet, or a single thought you just can't shake. The beauty of a haiku isn't in using big words. It's in capturing one small moment that says something much bigger. Drop your haiku in the comments, read a few from your fellow poets, and leave some encouragement along the way. Let's fill Monkey's Corner with tiny poems that leave a lasting impression. 🐾 Ready... set... haiku!