Hey, everyone. I like to let you know that I’ve been nominated for Author of the Month for July 2024 at Spillwords Press. What an honor—and a surprise—this is! I want to thank Dagmara K. and her team for this wonderful bit of news. It’s so humbling to be nominated with a handful of other amazing writers, all of whom are deserving of this award.
If you’d care to cast your vote for me, all that’s necessary is to register at Spillwords Press (it’s free and takes only a couple of minutes). Voting begins July 26 and ends July 29. You may cast your vote by following this link:
I’m not big on self-promotion, so you won’t find any huge billboards or flashing neon signs here. I just love to write and share with all of you. So, if you’d like to vote for me, I’d be truly grateful for your support.
Congratulations and best of luck to all the other nominees. 😊
Congratulations 🎉🎊
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Many thanks, Anthony. I appreciate it. 😊
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Wonderful, Mike! I haven’t read yours yet, but I will definitely check it out tonight.❤️
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Thanks a bunch, Melissa. What a surprise this is, and I was also delighted to see you nominated as well. Best of luck, my friend! 😊
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You, too!🙏🏻
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Well done to you!
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Thanks so much, Annette. It’s exciting, for sure, just to be nominated. 😊
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Congratulations and good luck with the voting, Mike. Well deserved recognition.
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Thank you kindly, Jane. A bit of good news is always welcome, and this caught me by surprise. I appreciate your kindness, my friend. 😊
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All right now, Mike! And well deserved, too! Congratulations! 🎉🥳👏🏾
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Thanks, trE. I appreciate your kindness, and your enthusiasm is infectious! Have a good weekend, my friend. 😊
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Thank you! You’re welcome! Please do the same!
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Congratulations! Very well deserved.
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Thank you so much, good sir. I truly appreciate your kindness, and hope your weekend is a good one. 😊
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Congratulations!
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Hey, Reid! Thanks so much, my friend. I appreciate it. I hope this summer is treating you well! 😊
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Yay! 😀
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Thanks so much. It was a pleasant surprise just to be nominated, so “Yay!” pretty much covers how I felt, too! 😁
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Congrats & good luck, Mike!
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Thank you kindly. It’s an exciting surprise and I’m just happy to be nominated. There are some really good writers among the other nominees, and all deserving of winning. Wishing you a good weekend from rainy Colorado! 😊☔
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Well done and good luck with the voting,my dear friend 🙋!
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Many, many thanks, dear friend! I appreciate your kindness so much. I hope you’re enjoying summertime. It’s raining here and quite pleasant at the moment. Have a good weekend! 😊☔
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Most welcome my dear friend. Iam so glad you like my poor comment. Yes I enjoyed summer time & enjoyed raining still day.there will be raining. You have good weekend.
tack care my friend! 🙏
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Congratulations!
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Thank you so much–it’s a nice surprise to be nominated, for sure. 😊
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How wonderful hope you do well
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Kindest thanks, Joanne. I’m just happy for the nomination. What a pleasant surprise it is. 😊
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Congrats, Mike! That’s wonderful and well deserved!
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Thanks, Friedrich, for your kind sentiments. It’s a nice feeling to be nominated and it was unexpected, for sure. I hope you’re doing well and staying cool this summer. All the best to you, my friend! 😊
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Congratulations Mike! 🎉
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Thanks so much, Xenia. It’s a nice feeling to be nominated, for sure. I hope you’re enjoying your Highlands summer, my friend. Wishing you a good weekend ahead. 😊
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Exciting to hear! 💐
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Thanks a bunch, Michelle. I appreciate you and your kindness so much. Hope all is well for you and you’re keeping cool this summer. 😊😎
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Bravo, Mike! Your poetry is deserving of abundant accolades! 👏🏻
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Kindest thanks, Michele. It’s an honor just to be nominated, so it was a welcome surprise. Here’s hoping your weekend is a good one, my friend. 😊
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You’re welcome, Mike. Thank you very much – hope yours is off to a great start! 🌻
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How wonderful. Voted.
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Thank you kindly, Darlene. Your wonderful support means so much to me, my friend. 😊
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Congratulations, Mike! I’ll be pleased to vote for you. Xx
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Thank you so much, Layla–it’s very kind of you, and I appreciate you and your support more than you can imagine. I hope your weekend is going well, my friend. Stay cool! 😊😎
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Hi Mike, Congrats to you! That’s wonderful, but neon signs would’ve been fun! 🙂 And I just voted! You are an incredible writer and I hope you win! Hugs
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Hey, Lauren! Thanks so much for your kind support. It’s exciting to be nominated, for sure, and the other nominees are top-shelf talents, so I’m just happy for the nomination. I hope your weekend has been generous to you. Hard to believe July is nearly over, eh? Give Copper a hug for me, will you? Thanks again, and I appreciate you, my friend! 😊
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Congratulations!
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Thanks, Dawn (and boy, am I behind in catching up on replying to comments!). 😊
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Congratulations Mike! Your poem was brilliant as your work never disappoints, and I absolutely loved your piece. It was just a tough playing field this month. A lot of talent to compete with but don’t let that stop you my friend. I have written 27 pieces for SpillWords and have been doing so for at least 4 years, so keep submitting. It is always an honor to be featured there my friend. Your poems stand out believe me. This one touched my heart so very deeply. We both voted for your beautiful poem.
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A belated thank you, Joni (I’m catching up on comments but it’s slow-going). Yes, the nomination was an honor, for sure. Perhaps next time things will turn out differently. I appreciate your kind words regarding my poetry. It’s humbling and I thank you, my friend. 😊
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You are so deserving my dear friend. You are most welcome. You are a brilliant poet my friend and a kindred spirit. ❤️🥰😊
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Congratutations! Excellent post. 🙂🇯🇵👏🏻
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Thank you so much for your kindness. 😊
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UHULLLL CONGRATULATIONS.
I am so happy for you Mike.
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Many thanks,. Miriam, and please forgive my late reply. I was honored to receive a nomination even though I didn’t win. It’s still a nice sort of validation, you know? I appreciate your kind support, my friend. 😊
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Congrats Mike. I know it didn’t pan out this time but next time for sure.. Your poetry deserves it❤️
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Thanks a bunch, Cindy. It was an honor to be nominated, for sure. Perhaps next time, eh? And my apologies for the late reply, my friend. 😊🌸
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It sure was and I’ve no doubt, eventually!!! Keep on keeping on! You’re welcome! It’s tough to keep up. 🩷💓🩷💓
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Congratulations, Mike. I am always pleased to see your achievements my friend, you really deserve much better❤️ Best of Luck👍
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Thanks so much, Saima. Alas, I was not named the winner, but it was an honor to be nominated. Thanks so much for your kind support, dear friend. I appreciate you. 😊🌸
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You are already a winner, my friend 🙂
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