As many others, I was also promised that after carefully reading and discussing my poem with other members of the Selection Committee, my poem was certified to be published in the next anthology titled, "The Silence Within" in the Summer 2001 and would be attending an award ceremony (at my expense) at a very special seminar, at which time I would be presented with my award.
The letter was from the "Managing Editor", Howard Ely. He stated, "Debbie, you should be genuinely proud of your accomplishment and you will receive the achieved recognition you so deserve". I was very proud of my work and these people shot me down without ever giving it a second thought.
Needless to say, I have looked and researched over and over again for my published poetry and have yet to find it anywhere except on their website.
It sure makes it hard to trust anyone when you're trying to find a legite publisher. I'm so doubtful of everyone I send my work to. Do I believe what that say, or not?
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