Fe Fi Fo Fum Finalist

Well, I’m all sad today because I entered this chapbook contest . . . my manuscript placed as a finalist last year, so I had high hopes for this year. Lo and behold, I’m a finalist again. Alas. I did get a nice letter from the editors of the press and specific mention of several of my poems, which they described as “solid and accomplished.” I must say I’m liking that. But I would’ve liked it better if I’d won. Maybe next year. . . .