chipperYou all know that I adore structured poetry, from the haiku to the virelai. (Actually, that's a lie; I abhor the virelai. But I respect people who actually enjoy writing them.) You also know that you're a pretty creative lot. So here: the gates are thrown open! Write me a structured poem about Rosemary and Rue. Since you haven't read the book, it can be about anything from what you think it's going to be about to pre-ordering to how much you want a copy—whatever makes you happy. Any structured form is allowed, as long as you can tell me what it is when asked.
Entries will be taken through the end of the week. Then, next Monday, I'll put up a voting post, and let people vote for their favorites. The winner will receive, naturally, a copy of Rosemary and Rue. Just in case that's not sufficient incentive, there will also be a prize for participation—just entering a poem will enter you in a random number drawing for a signed cover flat. I don't have very many of these, so this is something pretty spiffy for you to stick on your wall.
Game on!
May 14 2009, 14:23:00 UTC 8 years ago
A note on the dilemma I now face
For I am both your reader and your friend
And these two form one rock and one hard place
The fanboy in me craves the precious ARC
The chance to be among the lucky few
To quickly meet the children of your spark
October Daye and Rosemary and Rue
But publishing lives by a simple law
It's sales that make a writer rise or crash
To aid your standing with the folks at DAW
I'd much prefer to spend a little cash
And so, with all that said, let me make clear
That this is not a contest entry, dear
:-)