I continue to prepare the manuscript of Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women for publication, with the editorial expertise of Amazon #1 bestselling poet Gabriela Marie Milton.
Both Gabriela and I were deeply moved by the poetry of the many talented contributors to this anthology. We have added our thoughts on the book as a preface to the collection. Here are some snippets, to give you an idea of the emotional impact of the work:
The poems in this book are poems of substance regardless of their form. They grab you by the throat. They scream listen to me. They bring you to your knees. They inscribe on each page – with a multiplicity of voices coming from all sexes – the astonishing power women have. They are exceptional poems.
Gabriela Marie Milton, Editor
I cannot overstate what an important collection of poems this volume represents. To read these poems is to undertake an emotional journey: through the dark depths of physical and psychological abuse, via the perils of chronic illness and the pains of pregnancy loss, crossing all manner of nightmare landscapes to emerge into the serene pastures of healing and recovery.
Ingrid Wilson, Publisher
We are on schedule to have the book ready for publication in early June, but much hard work now lies ahead in order to achieve this. I want to say a huge thank you to all who have offered their support and words of encouragement thus far! Please continue to share news of the book on social media. If you know any women’s groups who may be interested in promoting the work, please contact me via email: ingrid@experimentsinfiction.com. Watch this space for further updates…
Ingrid
Gabriela and Ingrid, it sounds like you’ve got an important collection on your hands. Really geeked about reading it. Will definitely share this post.
Thanks so much Lisa 🙏
You’re very welcome, Ingrid <3
So exciting . Looking forward it.💕💕💕
Thank you Grace: glad to see you in there 💖
Me too. Thanks so much, so excited.💕🙏💕
A wonderful and important book which will inspire its readers – wonderful work, Ingrid.
Thank you Sherry!
I can’t wait to read this. It sounds like an amazing collection.
Thanks for all the work you are both doing … I already have friends keen to buy it! It will help and heal, such a vast array of tools …
What moving and poignant words! I truly am excited about this empowering collection. 🙂
Thank you, Ingrid. You’re achieving your goals and I am most appreciative of all your efforts. 💜💜🌈
My pleasure K.! 💖
Congratulations again Ingrid. I’m sure this will give a voice to many who need support. I am lucky to never have been abused, but I’ve witnessed the wounds it causes. It’s important for people to know they are not alone. (K)
Sometimes we abuse ourselves as well. There are many forms of abuse!
I’m sure we all of us do (part of being human), but if we’re victimized by it, that’s on us.
True!
Thank you for the update, Ingrid. Yours and Gabriela’s words about this collection are moving and contribute to the anticipation of this important collection of poems. I will definitely share wherever I can, including with my dancing friends and in the writer workshops I assist with. Both emphasize healing – so it’s perfect! 💗
That would be great, Michele: thank you so much 💕
You are most welcome! I look forward to sharing. Thank you, Ingrid. 💗
Wow what wonderful gripping and compelling openings about the book. Who wouldn’t want to buy it. This is truly so well done and I’m in awe how you powerful through these so we canf have them in our hands for my mother’s b.day June 1st.. lunch June 3rd dear.
I can def send out to all of my groups so just tell me the best way later.. 💖
June 1st? 😅 give me a chance, Cindy…😂
😂😂😂 I know right.. the 3rd will work and I’ll take 10 copies but I want them all signed by you and G! 😂 xo😘
Oh heck! The heat is on 🔥😅❤️
I knew that would put fire in your belly! 💖😂🤗
It is wonderful to see how passionate you and Gabriela are about this book. Good luck to you both! I’m excited to read it.
Thank you Merril, and thank you for your contribution!
You’re very welcome, Ingrid!
I’m so happy to be included in this anthology. You and Gabriela are doing an amazing thing and I cannot wait to see it in print. Congratulations on a wonderful project and thank you for all this hard work 🥰.
Thank you so much – it’s great to hear the positive buzz around the book! 🤗
It is and you are so wonderful to take in the publishing 🥰 By the way I have my copy of 40 at 40. It’s a wonderful book if poems. Thank you for sharing your story Ingrid 😊🌺
I am so glad you like it, Christine: my pleasure!
Powerful words, and a powerful book. I cannot wait to read it. Good luck to you both on getting this future #1 best seller to market! 🤩
Thank you, Jeff: work at EiF has certainly ramped up a gear over the last few weeks! Now I need a nanny 😅
I wish you the best with the new book coming out, Ingrid!
Thanks Lynn 😊