I am Sharon Wells. AS of some 6 months ago I submitted a poem in a free poetry contest on the internet. Several months passes and finally i recieved a letter from famous Poets.com on the red colored envelope for return address. This was at PO box 21, Talent Oregon 97540
inside the envelope i was amazed at how origional the letter seemed to be. They were informing me that my poem called-"My Sorrow" had been selected to be printed and published in their new hard back book called Library of congress New Mellinium and would be out by May. They also invited me to enter any other poems at a fee of 25$ and also a photo and brief biography of my life. I thought this was terrific. The poems i submitted were botj about the passing of my daddy and were very precious to me.
I made sure there were no mistakes in my entry and sent it back. A month or so later I got another letter wanting me to proof read it again and was assured they were on schedule of releasing and i would be notified. There was another fee of 10$ and there were mistakes all through my writing. The special dedication i paid extra was not at all like what i sent in —but i was told that if i changed the poem from the way they had it i would have more extra fee to pay. So, i just tried to correct the spelling and some of the punication but sent it back. I did not hear a word.
Finally by some miracle of God i was able to get an email address off of the website and emailed them as to who i was and why and when would the book be ready? I got one very brief message saying the production of the book was delayed, but should be available June 1. Now i can't even get a response from them except for another letter wanting me to pay to them 499.$ for a faboulas 3 days at orlando fla. The week of Labor day. Weekend. They wanted me to be present for a special presentation of many talented poets and give me a medal and 3 full packed days of parties etc. This is to attend the events only, if I stay at the choosen hotel i must send them extra 89$per night and they would book my room. I must supply my own transportation. I have a scaner and will send you a copy of my mail if it will help. I do nt think this is a true business and I fear there never was a book that was to be published and placed in The Library Of Congress called New Mellilumn.
I will help you all i can if you can help me. It is not so much about the money&I want the book
thankyou
Sharon
Bastrop, Louisiana
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