News From Blue Mountain Arts

I received their first newsletter for writers today and would like to share a little info with you all.

First of all, BMA has (or is in the process of?) introducing a new line of cards. The Thoughts of Life (TM) line features shorter verse on the front of the card...like 10-12 lines and then just a few lines inside of the card. So if you're interested in submitting to them, keep this in mind.

Also, the deadline for Father's Day submissions is 3/19/07. My impression was that everyone goes through a 2 year market review process, so I'm not sure how the deadline thing works. I mean, if it takes up to 2 years for full acceptance, why is there a seasonal deadline? If anyone knows the answer to this we are, of course, interested. If you're interested in submitting for Father's Day, also bear in mind that they're looking beyond cards for dad, but are also interested in cards for stepdads, in-laws, sons, husbands, etc. As well as cards that can be sent to any man (i.e. cards for your next door neighbor who is a dad, but not your dad nor fills that role for you in any way...just a generic Happy Father's Day wish for any other male/dad). I would think dad's to be, godfathers, uncles and foster fathers would be good to write for too.

Lastly, the newsletter also announces their semi-annual poetry contest is now open for submissions. The deadline is June 3oth and all information for the contest and more is featured on their website.

Happy writing to all of you!

~BabyBlogger