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Thank you for this beautiful Thanksgiving note in which we learn more about you. I am also grateful for the message of community and the reminder that we are not alone. We are better when we are conscious that, whether as writers or as human beings, we are always part of a whole, and it is up to us to put in the necessary energy to keep our communities strong and healthy. Lit Mag News is one of the best newsletters around and possibly the best literary-themed newsletter in the United States. Why? No false promises. Actionable information. No woo-woo. Penetrating investigation and discussions about difficult issues that impact writers. The conscious inclusion of diverse communities and the warm welcome to literary translators also matter to me. Finally, your bright and lively mind adds enormous value to the newsletter and the interviews and events you organize. Your native intelligence and humor bring a special flavor to the table and make the Lit Mag News community a place where I am glad to be. Happy Thanksgiving!

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LindaAnn LoSchiavo's avatar

Thank you, Becky. Thank you to all of the colleagues who comment here, as we exchange ideas, opinions, and complaints "Chez Becky."

May I have your opinion on a lit mag, whose treatment rubbed me the wrong way?

I'd like to hear from you about this situation. And thanks in advance.

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On Submittable, Wingless Dreamer's EIC Ruchi Acharya often posts calls. My Hallowe'en-themed poem was accepted for "Midnight Masquerade" (released on Amazon on Nov. 20, 2024) -- 225 pages. Only 8 poets are credited as "contributing authors." Atypically, there is a general blurb that lists everyone -- but not here. The "preview" does not list the T of C. either. Therefore, there is no way I can prove to AMZ Customer Service I have a poem inside so they can add it to my book list. So I asked EIC Ruchi Acharya to add my name; I noted that she was also cheating dozens of contributors by not offering to name them in a big blurb.

Ruchi's reply: "Tell AMZ to add you."

However, no matter which way I approached it with AMZ, their position is that only eight authors have been listed by the publisher in this 225-page book.

OK. May I have your advice, please? Thank you one and all.

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