A Botley Continuation, and Back to Poetry

 

     A few readers have asked me if there will be a sequel to The Botleys of Beaumont County. Initially, I said there wouldn't be one, but then I thought I would do one since I am writing some short stories. It's actually a novella, 

    My inspiration is John Updike, who wrote one to conclude the Rabbit tetralogy. Now, what will I do with this untitled sequel? That's a very good question. For now, it has gone to a colleague and friend for a read. If it doesn't appear in a short story collection, I might submit it or simply put it out on Amazon Kindle Desktop Publishing.

     In addition, I need to write some more poems. Lately, I have been reviewing for a publication or two, trying to revive an online poetry group (that will sadly not happen), and interacting with a fellow poet on and off again. The latter part of 2022 saw some publications, but I need to write some more to submit.

    Happy 2023 to everyone!

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Thinking Ahead to 2023 and Writing

What will 2023have in store for this poet/writer?

       If there is no new pandemic, I hope there will be some opportunities to meet people at various events: festivals, readings, and the like. Ideally, I would like to do one a month, but that depends on many things.

     That all is also dependent on more than health. I have been doing this for about ten years. In that time I have seen a lot. Some places go away, others change, and the same with people. I have established myself as much as I am going to establish myself. In addition, I have a lower tolerance for what I will politely term nonsense. 

     By that term, I mean the run-around to get my books somewhere. "Call me" can lead to repeated attempts with no response. Even having your books on the shelves may not help. Also, I am willing to call people out on their behavior toward me, even if it may mean I do not get to do a reading or something like that.

     In the coming year I want to experiment with poetry, write some more short stories, and who knows? Occasionally I think historical fiction would be a good fit for me, given my love of history. There are some poets/writers whom I respect, some close by but most on the Internet, with whom I toss ideas back and forth I am open to finding some new ones, also.

    One more week and then hello, 2023!

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To Tweet or Not toTweet?

     I am not thrilled about what Twitter has become since Elon Musk purchased it However, I do not plan to leave. So far no one has come after me, and I ignore posts I do not like.

     Links to my books:

     

https://www.amazon.com/Arthur-Turfa/e/B00YJ9LNOA%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

https://www.blurb.com/b/10799783-the-botleys-of-beaumont-county

Authors for Literacy December 10, 2-4pm. Lexington Main Library, Lexington, SC

https://www.lexingtonchronicle.com/stories/after-a-decade-literacy-event-continues-to-promote-authors-education,34513 

     An important event for an important cause. So glad to be here again.If you cannot come by, here the links to my books:

https://www.amazon.com/Arthur-Turfa/e/B00YJ9LNOA%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

https://www.blurb.com/b/10799783-the-botleys-of-beaumont-county

Holiday Shopping- Links to My Books

      

     I get interesting responses when I ask someone passing by my table at a festival if they like poetry. Some of them are downright rude, like the "No!" accompanied by a smirk. When someone politely says they do not like poetry, I smile and say, "I bet you know someone who does! It's a good gift."

   In that spirit here are links to my books, including the novel. Thanks! 

   https://www.amazon.com/Arthur-Turfa/e/B00YJ9LNOA/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1

     

https://www.blurb.com/b/10799783-the-botleys-of-beaumont-county